UICA participates in national drawing event during Spring Break
Submitted 03-23-2012 under NONPROFITS
Come draw on UICA's walls and sidewalks, as well as participate in free drawing workshops led by local artists.
Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally
Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS
WAR is in 31 countries, working to give women safe havens and financial independence. A benefit race on May 18 will help fund work in Central America
OGR 2012: Dean Vanderstelt, man on a mission
Submitted 03-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Dean Vanderstelt participates in Occupy the Lakeshore, a local Occupy movement that protests income inequality.
The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community
Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Jay Niewiek looks to further The Spoke Folks, a cooperative biking community with the intentions of engaging and supporting the biking community and making biking affordable and available for all people in Grand Rapids.
Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids
Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS
The Spring Tree and Shrub Sale aims to make it easy and affordable for residents to help with the goal of 40 percent tree cover in Grand Rapids.
A Watershed Moment: Sustainability at Pilgrim Manor
Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The sustainability manager at Pilgrim Manor discusses why sustainability is important to staff and residents in this northeast Grand Rapids retirement community.
OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism
Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION
Alex Beecroft's spiritual and social beliefs motivate him to be an activist and passionate Occupier.
Pina: Oscar-nominated dance film screens at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 03-21-2012 under OPINION
Groundbreaking documentary celebrates life of legendary choreographer.
OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice
Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Jewly Warren, a local activist, describes a life of activism and her latest involvement in Occupy Grand Rapids.
WMEAC presents "FernGully: The Last Rain Forest" at Wealthy Theatre
Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
West Michigan Environmental Action Council will present "FernGully: The Last Rainforest," on April 4 at Wealthy Theatre.