Parade begins West Michigan's annual Pride festival
Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS
Visitors were welcomed by LGBTQ performers in a day of colorful acts.
Comedian Fortune Feimster to perform at Wealthy Theatre June 20
Submitted 06-18-2014 under NEWS
Last year’s sold out LaughFest comedian is back for a rare Grand Rapids show this Friday.
Tunes, Hoops, Snacks, and Crafts!
Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Reflecting on the successful June event and looking ahead to The Market on First Fridays on August 1st
What's on Tap: June 19-22
Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Looking for a place to celebrate the Solstice? Don't forget to see what's going on at your local breweries!
Planned Parenthood to offer free HIV testing Week June 23-27
Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Free HIV testing Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2014, at any Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health center by appointment. Eight locations including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Muskegon, Ionia. Call 800-230-PLAN (7526) for the Planned Parenthood nearest you.
Founders Fest aims to bring diversity in entertainment, cuisine
Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
With music ranging from Bluegrass to Electronica, seven styles of cuisine from local vendors and a range of Founders beers, Mark Dorich explains how the 7th annual Founders Fest promises not to skimp on variety.
Story Matters: Paxton Butler shares his favorite parts of Grand Rapids
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Paxton Butler was downtown with his mom April Butler to visit Festival of the Arts and the Local First Street Party. In the video, he talks about his favorite parts of Grand Rapids, including Meijer Gardens, Celebration Cinema "and the Mickey Mouse."
The importance of healthy insects
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
80% of what we eat is pollinated by insects. Creston neighbor, Caroline, reports on what we can do to reconstruct and preserve diverse insect habitats.
My Furnace Adventure: Part three
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
This is Part Three in a series about the Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation and Grant Program. Part One told of Sharon’s broken furnace that led to her interest in the program. Part Two talked about the application process. This installment discusses working with the city and choosing a contractor.
East Hills Council of Neighbors to unveil public space strategy
Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
The East Hills Council of Neighbors will unveil how it is planning for people- instead of cars- when they present their public space strategy at a public meeting on Monday, June 23.