Regenerating forests for healthy wildlife habitats
Submitted 11-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
Michigan has a long history of safeguarding wildlife populations, including grouse, pheasant, elk and turkey.
The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents King Lear at the Dog Story Theater
Submitted 11-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
King Lear follows the title character as he attempts to divide his kingdom among his three daughters.
Parents react to data showing 49507 leads state in lead poisoned children
Submitted 11-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
49507 is the zip code that has most lead-poisoned kids in the state of Michigan. Parents, representatives met on Oct. 30 in Grand Rapids to tackle the lead-paint problem that’s poisoned more children than Flint’s water crisis.
Kent Dobson was bitten by a camel: A conversation with the author
Submitted 11-07-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Kent Dobson climbed Mount Sinai in search of the God who had eluded him. Instead he got bitten by a camel. Dobson writes about his experiences of doubt, and the search for meaningful faith in his new book, Bitten by a Camel: Leaving Church, Finding God.
"Dark Beer, Dark Side" returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum
Submitted 11-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
The museum, in partnership with Brewery Vivant, will once again host Dark Beer, Dark Side on Friday, November 24, 2017. Tickets include three beer samples, general admission, and the evening's planetarium show.
Local artist feature from UICA: Lauren Witvoet
Submitted 11-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Lauren Witvoet is a self taught artist born and raised in Grand Rapids. Witvoet is fascinated and most inspired by the clothing designs out of those campy teen movies from the 1980’s and early 90’s. Witvoet loves a good bright colored bold print.
Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition at Meijer Gardens observes the season of reflection
Submitted 11-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
Meijer Gardens celebrates the holidays with over 40 international traditions
Updated: City Connection: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County executive director, Mayor Bliss to talk about Plaza Roosevelt
Submitted 11-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
BriAnne McKee, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, is the guest on this month's episode of City Connection.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is companionship enough without sex?
Submitted 11-06-2017 under OPINION
This is more of a Dear Abby type of question than the kind we normally handle, but it came in response to a recent column on a similar topic so I sent it along to the panel. Betty (pseudonym) asks:
In Season: November 4, 2017
Submitted 11-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.