What's at the Market: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Submitted 04-16-2021 under NONPROFITS
The days are getting longer, and the market stalls are filling up! Stop by this weekend and shop from over 45 vendors for the best fare and handmade products in town.
Passing the Mic: Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple's Rev. Yong Su answers, "Has there been any aspect of your faith that you've changed your perspective on over this pandemic?"
Submitted 04-16-2021 under VOICES
Rev. Yong Su, Buddhist practitioner, responds to Muneeba Khan, Islamic practitioner.
Community updates: Thursday, April 15
Submitted 04-15-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids launches e-scooter Community Pass for underserved residents; The DAAC to host Open Studio Nights in new Creston neighborhood space; Veen Observatory’s public observing nights return for 2021 season; MDHHS requests pause of state’s Johnson & Johnson vaccine use; and more.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Why is There Evil?
Submitted 04-12-2021 under OPINION
Sandy asks, “Where does evil originate from?”
What's at the Market: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Submitted 04-09-2021 under NONPROFITS
Join us this weekend for some good food and fresh spring air. No matter the weather, the sun is always shining at the Market!
Community updates: Thursday, April 8
Submitted 04-08-2021 under NEWS
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks hosting citywide park cleanups; Grand Rapids Public Library launches home delivery, hold locker services; Kent County opening rapid COVID-19 testing sites this weekend amid spring break travel returns; and more.
Pivot Through Adversity and Join The Salvation Army of Kent County's Virtual Red Shield Event on April 14.
Submitted 04-07-2021 under NONPROFITS
Join The Salvation Army of Kent County from the comfort of your own couch and spend the evening being inspired. The Salvation Army’s seventh annual Red Shield Event is going virtual this year for the first time and the community is invited to attend on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
City Connection: Mayor Bliss to be joined by Deborah Prato, new Rapid CEO
Submitted 04-05-2021 under NEWS
Get to know Deborah as she starts her journey with our regions transit authority!
Ethics and Religion Talk: Help! My Supervisor is Evil!
Submitted 04-05-2021 under OPINION
Lisa L. asks, “I have just been fired from my job at a small company. my direct supervisor made my life a living hell and I have a stack of emails and other documentation to prove this. Is it unethical to speak the truth about what happened to me?
Eastown family forges new path during the pandemic
Submitted 04-02-2021 under LOCAL LIFE
The uncertainty created by COVID has given us all an opportunity to think outside the box. Seizing the day during these topsy-turvy times has become job one for the VanderWoudes of Eastown.