Community
Persistence
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 05-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
Have you ever noticed how the child's short attention span gives way to amazing persistence when the task is something she really wants; for example, learning to walk, tying a shoe, whistling a tune, batting a ball? And when the child falters at any...
Central City Weed & Seed, SouthTown Residents Host Forum on Alcohol
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 05-03-2010 under NEWS
As a core part of its “weeding” and “seeding” mission, Central City Weed & Seed is launching a new initiative to curb excessive alcohol use in the SouthTown area. Together with local residents and the Kent County Substance Abuse Prevention...
Citizen reporting: Many voices/many styles
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 04-13-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff:* When The Rapidian was designed (with a good dose of community volunteer input), it was recognized from the start that while we could build it, it would only survive and thrive if residents stepped up to provide the content. We...
Grand Rapids Weed & Seed Celebrates 5 Years' Collaborative Effort in Urban Core
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 04-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Since its inception five years ago, the place-based community strategy, Grand Rapids Weed & Seed is counting its accomplishments in celebration of its fifth year of outreach within the Baxter, Eastown, South East End, Madison Area and East...Community in the Time of Cyberspace
by (Suzanna LaCroix)
Submitted 04-05-2010 under OPINION
Last week, I'm hanging out at my favorite bookstore Schuler Books, a Grand Rapids haunt that many locals favor. I'm killing time, waiting for the recall updates to my Toyota to be completed at the dealership across the street. Browsing in one of my...
The Local Beet: Growing a crop of smart, healthy Grand Rapidians
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 04-05-2010 under OPINION
Food, food, food – the topic of food has hit mainstream. Many of us have heard of the latest food blockbuster, Food Inc., listened to food expert Michael Pollan on Oprah, or have heard the British super chef Jamie Oliver, who is looking to remake...
Simplicity
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 04-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
April is the fourth month of the year, and the month we examine the talent for community described as deriving pleasure from the simple things of life. Anticipating grand pleasure such as trips, vacations, holidays and festivities is important to...
A Sincerely Fun Event For Kids
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
I have to disclose a few things straight away. I'm the director of Wealthy Theatre. I dislike seeing the Rapidian used by venues to promote events. I'm writing this to promote a Wealthy Theatre event. Like Thomas Fuller said, "We...
Sensitivity
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 03-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
This is the third in a series of eight brief reflections written by Sister Mary Navarre, OP. A long-time teacher and thought-provoking poetic writer, Sister Mary is a member of the Leadership Team of the Dominican...
Bridge Street Place: Sustainable, Affordable Permanent Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amidst a growing need to provide for affordable, permanent housing needs for survivors of domestic violence, last week Dwelling Place announced the completion of the transformation and renovation of a transitional housing community, My...