What I learned attending GRPD Citizen Police Academy 2013
Submitted 12-18-2013 under VOICES
I spent 10 weeks exploring the GRPD with officers. They let us ride in their cruisers, play with explosives, and attacked us with their canine unit. I gained a deeper understanding of the Grand Rapids community by mingling with both officers and citizens.
Last minute local Christmas shopping - on Etsy
Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Etsy has local listings - check out the ones in West Michigan to shop handcrafted locally.
Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.
Bradley Productions emphasizes storytelling, collaboration
Submitted 12-17-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
A young local film production company approaches wedding videos as storytelling and creates short films for the nonprofit sector.
We're all in this together
Submitted 12-17-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Making purchases hyper-locally keeps revenue within a neighborhood and perpetuates the vitality of the community.
Start Garden to host update forum, presenters to answer investor questions
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
Investors and the community at large will get a chance to hear entrepreneurs talk about where they're at and where they're going.
Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to usher in Christmas with German heritage concert
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
The German cultural society Edelweiss Club of GR presents its annual choir concert hosted by St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house
Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS
Sierra Cole, a fiber artists that creates wool hats and handbags as well as mixed media wall sculptures, is opening her doors to the community for the 11th year in a row. The show includes a dozen other local artists' work.
Greensky Bluegrass to throw New Year's Eve party at The Intersection
Submitted 12-17-2013 under OPINION
Kalamazoo's Greensky Bluegrass set to bring their unique blend of bluegrass, roots rock, and jam to the Intersection New Years Eve at 8 p.m.
The Local Feed on Michigan wine
Submitted 12-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Local Feed on WYCE interviews Michigan’s own Wine Counselor Michael Schafer.