Shopping
During annual Shop Hop, Eastown Antiques turns profit for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
The four neighborhoods that comprise Grand Rapids' Uptown Business District were flooded with Christmas lights and crowds during last Thursday’s Holiday Shop Hop. But visitors would have been hard-pressed to find a spot more heavily...
Eastown Antiques supports food bank during Shop Hop
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
Eastown Antiques, which stands like an anchor on the corner of Lake Drive and Wealthy, has long been one of the prime destinations in the annual Uptown Holiday Shop Hop. This year, Eastown Antiques is doing something different: Along with the...
Holiday Artists' Market Feature: Lisa Price
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's 23rd Annual Holiday Artists' Market is right around the corner and we asked a few of the artists some questions about their products for the market. Below Lisa Price answered our questions. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew...
Holiday Artists' Market Feature: Hyun Yoo
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-22-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's 23rd Annual Holiday Artists' Market is right around the corner and we asked a few of the artists some questions about their products for the market. Below Hyun Yoo answered our questions. Tell us a little about yourself. I‘m...
Beyond the poll: join the "shop local" conversation
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 10-11-2011 under OPINION
Normally the weekly Rapidian poll is designed to stand on its own: created for fun, to offer an idea for quiet consideration, or to encourage brief exchanges between fellow Rapidians. This time though, I want to personally encourage everyone to use...
Grand Rapids Police Department and Jaycees help make the holidays a bit brighter for BGC Club Members
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 01-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
The holidays are a special time that bring families together and put smiles on the faces of those awaiting their presents. This year, two events made the holidays a bit brighter for some of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (...
Urban Lights: Illuminating the neighborhood
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-22-2010 under NONPROFITS
Avenue for the Arts is holding its annual Urban Lights event along South Division Avenue. Local artists will be partnering up with businesses in the district to bring you great handmade gifts. If you have a hard to buy for person on...
Holiday Artists' Market Feature: Small Craft
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-17-2010 under NONPROFITS
UICA's 22nd Annual Holiday Artists' Market is right around the corner and we asked the artists a few questions about their products for the market. Below Lindsay Jones and Jeffrey Kraus, of Small Craft, answered our questions. Tell us a little about...
Get Gifting
by (Heartside Busin...)
Submitted 11-15-2010 under NONPROFITS
Tis' the season for giving and Heartside businesses and organizations are bustling with preparations for the holiday season. The HBA is proud to present the Heartside Holiday Gift Guide in place of our November Newsletter. The Guide features...
"Round-Up" your holiday purchases from JCPenney and help Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
100 Percent of Donations Raised at Local JCPenney will Benefit Grand Rapids Youth From December 4-13, shoppers at the JCPenney at Woodland Mall are invited to “round-up” their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to Boys...