Grand Traverse Distillery to bring artisan spirits to Downtown Market
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NEWS
With craft distilleries making a splash in the local culinary and agro-tourism scene, Grand Traverse Distillery will set up shop in Grand Rapids' Downtown Market this holiday season.
Renowned urbanist to kick off Speaker Series this Thursday
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NEWS
GR Forward will host a series of five speaking engagements open to the public. The first, entitled "Planning with Bold Vision," will be lead by Jennifer Keesmaat, the Chief Planner for the City of Toronto.
Tanglefoot Studios to host annual holiday art sale
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NEWS
Popular locale Tanglefoot Studios has been hosting its pop-up gallery show for more than two decades. This year marks 23 years of holiday shopping tradition.
Imagination Creations Hair & Vintage celebrates decade of success
Submitted 11-18-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
As Imagination Creations approaches ten years of business, owner Heather McGartland shares what it takes to be successful and sustainable as an independent shop keeper.
Story Matters: Marvin Leon James recalls joining New Hope Baptist church in 1960
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Marvin Leon James talks about first coming to New Hope Baptist Church and his subsequent fifty-four years of membership.
Story Matters: Blanche Babers recalls her experience teaching Sunday school
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Blanche Babers talks about teaching the 5th and 6th grade girls at New Hope Baptist Church.
Story Matters: Cora Lee Umphryes explains impact of church on her life
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Cora Lee Umphryes shares the importance of New Hope Baptist church in her life and the role seniors can play in the church.
Story Matters: Brenda Babers Taylor shares childhood memories of church
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Brenda Babers Taylor recalls her childhood experiences at New Hope Baptist Church.
NPO Showcase: Literacy Center of West Michigan
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Dr. Wendy Falb talks about the importance of literacy in the Grand Rapids community.
EatGR, FoodCircles ask West Michigan to raise forks for hunger relief
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
By encouraging people to dine out at local restaurants, the two groups hope to raise enough money to buy Feeding America West Michigan a new forklift.