Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks-off 2019 season Saturday July 20
Submitted 07-02-2019 under NONPROFITS
Ethics and Religion Talk: May One Allow One's Pacemaker Battery to Die?
Submitted 07-01-2019 under OPINION
Is it morally acceptable for an elderly patient under hospice care to refuse to have a pacemaker battery replaced?
Young Leaders Against Violence is accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year
Submitted 07-01-2019 under NONPROFITS
Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) a youth led coalition focused on ending dating and sexual violence is now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year.
In Season: June 29, 2019
Submitted 06-28-2019 under NONPROFITS
Our Friday Markets are booming with freshly-harvested Michigan produce including strawberries, greens (galore!), radishes, turnips, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, rhubarb, summer squash, peas, and more!!
Proposed legislation boosts funding for Michigan conservation efforts
Submitted 06-28-2019 under NONPROFITS
Hunting and fishing play a vital role in ensuring the long-term survival of Michigan’s native plant and animal populations
Polish Heritage Society Brings Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push to Grand Rapids to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Dozynki Polish Festival
Submitted 06-24-2019 under NEWS
The Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids is bringing the internationally known Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push band to play two nights of the three-day Dozynki Polish Festival in August.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Healing From Religious Trauma, part 1
Submitted 06-24-2019 under OPINION
Lorri R. asks: “How should a person find healing if they were traumatized during early childhood religious experiences either by sexual abuse in the church, by overly strict practices, or by persistent shaming and humiliation?”
In Season: June 22, 2019
Submitted 06-21-2019 under NONPROFITS
Happy Summer Solstice + what a magnificent day for the first official day of summer! Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us, while enjoying the sunshine, and supporting local farmers, food creators, and artisans.
How the life changing benefit of doula care made all the difference
Submitted 06-20-2019 under OPINION
Cassie was with me during my pregnancy, labor and delivery. Her support, encouragement, patience and kindness helped me have the most incredible labor and delivery I could imagine. I reflect back on my son’s entry into this world often. When I do, I smile.
West Michigan man proves positivity is key to recovery
Submitted 06-20-2019 under NONPROFITS
“I was raised to believe my handicap wasn’t a limitation. I have spina bifida, but it’s never held me back.”