Popular Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, 5k adds VIP amenities, caps race
Submitted 02-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The Gazelle Girl began in 2013 as the first women’s-only half marathon event in Michigan. This year, they've added VIP amenities to raise additional charity funds and capped half marathon event to ensure intimate running experience.
Conductive Learning Center to celebrate National Conductive Education Day, Feb. 19
Submitted 02-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
Conductive Learning Center Advocates educates and celebrates as part National Conductive Education Day on Feb. 19.
Watching for Foxes - "The Hunt / The Kill"
Submitted 02-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids folk rock band Watching for Foxes performing live during Local Spins in the WYCE library.
Local children need safe homes: How you can help
Submitted 02-06-2015 under NEWS
One of our communities greatest needs it having enough foster parents to provide safe homes for local children.
Catalyst Radio: Blandford Nature Center offers acres of natural ecosystem land within the city
Submitted 02-06-2015 under NEWS
Michigan’s natural resource beauty is on display within the city limits of Grand Rapids, at Blandford Nature Center.
Story Matters: Loutisha Patterson shares experiences of living in SE Grand Rapids
Submitted 02-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
Loutisha Patterson shares how she feels safe living in southeast Grand Rapids.
Story Matters: Marcia Rose remembers incident in SE Grand Rapids
Submitted 02-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
Marcia Rose describes an experience she had while living in South East Grand Rapids.
Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery
Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Hosted by Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Studio Night invites artists to the brewery to work on projects while listening to local musicians.
WMCAT acquires new screen printing program
Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS
West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology has acquired a screen printing operation out of Holland, Michigan to launch a new social enterprise initiative.
Love matters: GR Forward speaker says love important factor in city-building
Submitted 02-03-2015 under NEWS
Peter Kageyama, author of "For the Love of Cities," will be visiting Grand Rapids on Thursday, February 12He says civic engagement can take many forms, as a way to act upon our love for places.