In Season: August 26, 2017
Submitted 08-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.
Kent Conservation District works to maintain, protect natural resources in West Michigan
Submitted 08-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Kent Conservation District who equips area residents to be able to preserve and enhance Kent County's natural resources
Market Musings: J. Dykstra Produce hits all the bases for produce needs
Submitted 08-23-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
J. Dykstra Produce, a vendor at the Fulton Street Farmers Market, sells cantaloupes, raspberries, peaches and strawberries, among other fare.
Reflecting on rocking times: my experience as a GR!GR counselor
Submitted 08-23-2017 under OPINION
“Women will rise as lightning will shine / Thunder will rumble as our voices unite / We thrive in power as the sparks ignite” Lyrics from the song Giants Falling by Girls Shred.
SCORE provides support, encouragement, tools to build businesses
Submitted 08-22-2017 under NEWS
A perspective of SCORE of Grand Rapids as seen in the eyes of a mentor.
Meijer Gardens' fall exhibition celebrates Rodin, contemporary figurative tradition
Submitted 08-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
The group exhibition Rodin and the Contemporary Figurative Tradition features international artists and several of Rodin’s most compelling works.
ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Seitu Jones
Submitted 08-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Working independently or with others, Seitu Jones has created over 30 large-scale public artworks. On September 23, Heartside residents are invited to take part in a community meal presented by Seitu Jones, UICA, and a number of community partners.
Spoke Folks hosts first Beer City Bike Fest
Submitted 08-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
All of this grease and sweat calls an end-of-summer celebration: Beer City Bike Fest, a free bike carnival and music festival will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at The Spoke Folks from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
My road to getting through college, a 32-year personal journey
Submitted 08-22-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
A college education is something that no one can ever take away from you. Read more from Ron Lemmon in this piece in our first-gen series.
City introduces newly hired consultants from 21st Century Policing Solutions
Submitted 08-21-2017 under NEWS
The team of consultants will be working with the Policy Review Taskforce the City is forming following recommendations from the Traffic Stop Study completed this year.