Food Bank luncheon raises $59,000 for hunger relief
Submitted 06-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
With help from WZZM 13's Catherine Behrendt, Feeding America West Michigan's event funded a quarter million meals.
Community yoga class raises funds for Nepal, funds matched by Lululemon
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NEWS
Lululemon Athletica’s Grand Rapids store and AM Yoga partner to raise humanitarian aid for Nepal with community yoga class; all donations matched by the high end apparel company up to $50,000.
UICA hosts Dyer-Ives 47th annual poetry competition
Submitted 06-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The Dyer-Ives foundation gave awards to nine people, with honorary awards to two published authors and local professors, Rod Torreson and Linda Nemec Foster.
Keep GR moving: Modern mobility strategy designed to build stronger city
Submitted 06-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The City Commission is looking at a forward thinking proposal designed to stave off traffic jams, promote transportation equity and connect us to more places and prosperity.
Grand Rapids Threshold Choir works to bring comfort to dying with song
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NEWS
A local volunteer choir meets twice a month to practice together and sings when asked at the bedside of those at the threshold of life.
ARTisans Market to open for 10th year June 14
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
Up to 75 local artists sell each Sunday at the Fulton Street Farmers Market during the summer.
Community Media Center to host citizen-driven mayoral candidate debate
Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
All four mayoral candidates will be in attendance for a debate forum at the Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, July 15. The event is free and open to the public, and will also be broadcast live on GRTV and The Rapidian.
Family Futures Receives Large Grant for Developmental Screening
Submitted 06-08-2015 under NONPROFITS
Family Futures Receives Large Grant for Developmental Screening
A moveable feast of tasty art at "Buffet"
Submitted 06-08-2015 under OPINION
Glitter Milk Gallery's new exhibit features fun food-themed art.
Southeast Area Farmers' Market opens June 19
Submitted 06-08-2015 under NONPROFITS
The Southeast Area Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2015 season on Friday June 19, 3 – 7 p.m., at Garfield Park, 334 Burton St. SE. and Saturday June 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Gerald R Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison SE.