Nourish Organic Market continues to expand offerings
Submitted 06-07-2012 under NEWS
After nearly a year in business, Nourish Organic Market continues to grow in its food offerings to Grand Rapidians, like their bulk food section, expanded freezer space and a display kitchen.
Southeast Area Farmers Market to open this weekend
Submitted 06-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
Southeast Area Farmers' Market is Fridays June 15 at GR Ford School, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and at Garfield Park on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts EBT, Bridge Cards, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks.
Beatles tribute band, author Wade Rouse highlight Bookfest
Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Folk-pop group Ribbons of Song, author Wade Rouse, and Beatles tribute band Toppermost entertain Bookfest attendees on a windy Saturday afternoon in front of the Public Library.
Authors Gary Schmidt and Romeo Ray share advice at Bookfest
Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Young adult author Gary Schmidt and poet Romeo Ray captivate the audience with their passion for writing.
Glance at the Past - The Fire Brigade
Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
The city's early fire brigades were volunteer organizations, the church bell at St. Andrews Cathedral was one of two fire alarms, and horses had to be harnessed before the engine could leave the fire house.
Tim Eriksen - Every Sound Below
Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp
Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Karisa Wilson will be performing at The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts June 9 at 12 p.m. at 106 S. Division. Her newest album will be available for purchase - fresh off the press!
Volunteers needed at Fulton Street Farmers Market
Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Fulton Street Farmers Market is looking for volunteers on June 12th and June 15th.
New HSWM Executive Director Trudy Ender is all in when it comes to serving
Submitted 06-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
A new Executive Director at the Humane Society of West Michigan promises passion and commitment in new position.
YMCA Farmers Market brings education, access to community
Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., the downtown YMCA parking lot transforms into a bustling marketplace with Michigan-grown produce, homemade goods, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities.