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Meijer Gardens presents a landmark exhibition celebrating Fred Meijer's collection and legacy

Submitted 01-21-2019 under NONPROFITS

A National Treasure: Fred Meijer, His Collection and Legacy will commemorate the centenary of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s founder and namesake.

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Grand Rapids Art Museum presents 'A Decade at the Center: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions'

Submitted 01-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition features 100+ works of art and design newly acquired for GRAM's collection

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In Season: January 19, 2019

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's going to be a chilly Saturday, but we've got hot coffee, cocoa, a heated headhouse, and friendly faces to warm you up! Tomorrow will be our THIRD Winter Market of 2019 + couldn't be more excited! We've had great success with the first two Saturdays + expect another wonderful turnout tomorrow.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings multi-talented Jazz musician Joey DeFrancesco and his Quartet "The People" to Grand Rapids February 7

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

Joey DeFrancesco is a four time Grammy® Award-nominee, with more than 30 recordings as a leader under his belt. He has received countless Jazz Journalist Association awards and other accolades worldwide. Accompanying Joey DeFrancesco at SCMC will be his group, known as “The People”.

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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's celebrates National Mentoring Month this January, 90 kids need a mentor

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

This January our country is celebrating the 17th annual National Mentoring Month. D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) is participating in this campaign to help raise awareness and draw more potential mentors to their program. Currently there are 70 boys and 20 girls waiting to be matched.

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Blood donors receive free binoculars for Jan. 20 Blood Moon

Submitted 01-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Donate blood at Versiti Blood Center of Michigan’s Grand Rapids donor center (1036 Fuller NE) during Jan. 14-20, and receive free binoculars (while supplies last) for a better view of the Blood Moon.

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How local agencies gave woman confidence to achieve her goals

Submitted 01-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

A group of United Way partner agencies worked together to give Anna Cater the confidence to realize her potential and land her dream job.

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Adoptee finds solace in sharing journey with local support group, community

Submitted 01-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

Adoptees Connect ~ Grand Rapids is part of a national movement with chapters across the country and beyond. This is an oasis for all adult adoptees to come and share their version of adoption. Karen Goldner Snow writes about her journey here

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Volunteer in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Submitted 01-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

Together we can fufill King's vision of a better America.

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Grand Rapids Symphony welcomes Spanish guitarist, Grand Rapids Ballet for a weekend of Spanish and Latin American Music

Submitted 01-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

Spanish guitarist plays the world's most popular concerto for guitar and orchestra, and GR Ballet dances to tangos by Piazzolla, Friday and Saturday

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