My furnace adventure: Part two
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
This is part two in a series about the Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation and Grant Program. Part one told of Sharon Zils' broken furnace that led to her interest in the program. This installment talks about the application process.
Founders Brewing to celebrate KBS release with week long celebration
Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Founders will celebrate the annual release of Kentucky Breakfast Stout with a week of keg tapping events at local pubs on March 18 through 22.
The Meanwhile to host benefit to bring Cure Violence to Grand Rapids
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
The local East Hills establishment will be hosting a benefit to raise awareness and funds for the Cure Violence initiative on March 20.
The Pickle Fort to host evening of poetry, performance
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
The Pickle Fort presents an evening of spoken word poetry set to rare film reels and with special guest Gerry Fialka.
WMEAC to screen "Vanishing of the Bees" at UICA
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
The WMEAC Film Series will present a documentary on Tuesday, March 18 about the widespread disappearance of honeybees and their importance to food security
Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS
Residents participated in an open house meeting with MDOT representatives to share their views on the future of Kent County highways.
Degage Ministries to celebrate 10 years of Open Door Women's Center with fundraiser
Submitted 03-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
An evening of dessert, music and one woman's story will raise funds on Thursday March 13 to continue the program based on women supporting women.
LINC community revitalization opens sit-down cafe designed to benefit neighborhood
Submitted 03-11-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Neighborhood revitalization organization LINC has opened a new restaurant in Madison Square with the community in mind.
DIT art organizations improve harmonious missions through closer cooperation
Submitted 03-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Two local DIY entities are working collaborativley to secure a new location for the DAAC, restructure the model for sustainability and bring the popular art venue to life again.
Story Matters: Cindy Schneider watched downtown go from abandoned to booming
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
Cindy Schneider has been downtown since 1978, and has watched the promises of a booming city come to fruition. She says the ah-ha moment was seeing the throngs of people on the first day of ArtPrize.