Amore Trattoria to support citizen journalism with one-night special menu
Submitted 03-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
On March 18, Amore Trattoria will host the spring Rapidian Night Out at 6:30 p.m. A generous portion of every ticket goes to supporting The Rapidian.
Story Matters: Volunteer Ann Videtich says LaughFest brings a spotlight on Grand Rapids
Submitted 03-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
Ann Videtich has volunteered in a lot of areas for LaughFest. Here she shares how she's watched LaughFest draw attention to our city, both for out-of-town visitors as well as comedians.
Story Matters: Angēla Essick Dykes restores joy through Laughter Yoga
Submitted 03-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
Certified laughter yoga instructor Angēla Essick Dykes tells the story of how she discovered laughter yoga, and how it affected her own life. Laughter Yoga sessions are being offered for free every day during LaughFest at Gilda's Club
Story Matters: LaughFest festival director Joanne Roehm shares special memories
Submitted 03-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
Joanne Roehm, festival director of LaughFest, says the world needs LaughFest and the work being done at Gilda's Club to help us talk about the tough things in our lives.
City of Grands Rapids announced as finalist for $1 million art competition grant
Submitted 03-09-2015 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids, the SiTE:LAB arts organization and Kent County Habitat for Humanity have been announced as one of the final 12 in a Public Art Challenge offered by Bloomberg Philanthropies of New York.
Story Matters: Faithful attendee, volunteer says "everybody needs LaughFest"
Submitted 03-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
Sue Baker has attended LaughFest every year with her sisters, and volunteered many of those years. She explains why she continues to give her time and what value she finds in the yearly festival created to raise funds for Gilda's Club.
The Intersection to host final round of 15th annual Heavyweights competition
Submitted 03-07-2015 under NEWS
The Intersection will host the final round of the long standing Heavyweights battle of the bands competition on March 7th. Five bands will compete to see who is the best of the best in West Michigan.
My health journey: Motivating myself for family, community around me
Submitted 03-06-2015 under VOICES
When I went on a mission to start a new trend where healthy eating and living would be a priority, I brought that mission not only to myself but to my children, my grandmother and my community.
Catalyst Radio: North Kent Community Services helps rural area residents with basic life needs
Submitted 03-04-2015 under NEWS
NKCS provides services such as food and clothing pantries, meals delivery to shut-in senior citizens, and tax preparation assistance, with the goal of leading those in need toward self-sufficiency.
Women in beer community to be celebrated at Downtown Market
Submitted 03-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Women of Craft Beer, a panel hosted by the Downtown Market, will address women's role in the beer industry.