[MIDTOWN] Dumpster cleanup for Midtown residents this weekend
Submitted 06-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
Midtown Neighborhood Association and the City of Grand Rapids are partnering to host a free dumpster clean-up event for Midtown residents this Saturday at Congress Elementary School.
New Heartside businesses, getting saucy Italian style and snazzy photo recap of the Meetup!
Submitted 06-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
This month It’s All Happening includes a peek at a few new Neighbors, an inside look at an exciting event series and some pics from the June Meetup! Revision Division is in full effect month and we ar
Bill Hill, literary adventurer and downtown fixture, retires from the public library
Submitted 06-20-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
It's William Hill's voice that you hear on the main library phone line. He is retiring from the Grand Rapids Public Library in July. Before there was Google (or even Alta Vista!), there was Bill.
Catalyst Radio: Look up to find planets, galaxies and satellites in the night sky
Submitted 06-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Night owls fit right in with the GR Amateur Astronomical Association. As stewards of the Veen Observatory, they share the beauty of astronomy during public nights and take to the streets in...
Opening Event for new Refugee Support Program
Submitted 06-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
New Refugee Support Program celebrates Opening and World Refugee Day with music from Badenya at Wealthy Theatre
Luke Ridout Joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan
Submitted 06-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
Calvin Graduate Assists Growing Customized Workplace English Program
SBV of the Week: American Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor
Submitted 06-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
Volunteers are needed to teach health and safety classes to the public, including CPR, First Aid, and more.
Community Foundation Grant to GRPS’ Harrison Park School Puts Students on the Path to College
Submitted 06-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Signifying the beginning of a long-term partnership, Grand Rapids Community Foundation trustees approved a $250,000 grant Monday and announced publicly Wednesday that it will create a college-going cu
[EASTOWN] Eastown's first yoga studio expanding to accommodate growing clientele
Submitted 06-15-2011 under NEWS
Greater Grand Rapids has yoga studios that offer styles such as Anusara, Ashtanga Vinyasa to Yin yoga. The Funky Buddha is the first to offer hot yoga exclusively, which sets the thermostat at 95° F.
In Season: June 11, 2011
Submitted 06-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every week.