Heartside all stars finish another Fifth Third River Bank Run
Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS
A group from Dégagé Ministries faithfully trained for their annual walk in the Fifth Third River Bank Run that was held on May 12. Many of these ladies persevered through physical challenges, but each one accomplished her goal!
Artist feature from UICA: Plant Parenthood
Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
Plant Parenthood is an Improv Comedy troupe formed in 2015 when the founding members met at Comedy Outlet Mondays, a recurring comedy show at Dog Story Theater.
GRandJazzFest offers eclectic lineup for 2018 event at Rosa Parks Circle
Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
Saxophonist Euge Groove will headline 7th annual GRandJazzFest presented by the DTE Energy Foundation
Free community panel discussion to focus on gun violence in schools
Submitted 05-15-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
All community members are invited to attend an open discussion on current culture in schools, mental health and the influence of video games, and more topics.
New show 'Space School' coming to public museum's planetarium
Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS
Beginning Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium, Space School, will feature astronauts training underwater for working in space.
Ethics and Religion Talk: How do we fairly allocate our charitable giving between local needs and others?
Submitted 05-14-2018 under OPINION
Linda B. asks, Do we forget those around us struggling in favor of “others” in foreign lands? With limited resources, how do we decide to allocate them — do we allocate those resources to those within our community or to those outside (including those outside our country)?
Former U.S. Ambassador to speak on pandemics and other global challenges
Submitted 05-13-2018 under NONPROFITS
Former U.S. Ambassador William Garvelink will speak on the three global challenges facing us: pandemics, corruption and failed states.
Westsiders raise concern over cancer crisis among neighbors from childhood block
Submitted 05-11-2018 under NEWS
Shane Smith and his cousin Jammie Danner have begun compiling dozens of names of former neighbors from their southwest neighborhood due to high incidences of cancer on their street.
In Season: May 11, 2018
Submitted 05-11-2018 under NONPROFITS
It's Mother's Day weekend + we have a beautiful assortment of flowers, potted plants + transplants, hanging baskets, and (of course) a delectable variety of local produce + Michigan-made food to help you celebrate!
No strangers to the endangered
Submitted 05-09-2018 under NONPROFITS
Endangered Species Day is a perfect time to recognize Michigan’s extensive efforts to protect wildlife and wildlife habitats.