Submitted 10-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
Guests from Justice for our Neighbors West Michigan, Thrive - A Refugee Support Program, Treetops Collective, and The Refugee Education Center met to discuss immigrant and refugee rights and support systems in West Michigan
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ArtPrize may only be here for a short time, but local businesses and galleries on the Avenue offer arts programming and community engagement opportunities all year round.
Submitted 10-03-2017 under NEWS
"They said it couldn't be done, so I did it," states "Lux Maximus" creator Daniel Oropeza of his signature process of fusing glass with metal to create sculptures that are partially translucent.
Submitted 10-02-2017 under NONPROFITS
CRT televisions and monitors remain the single most harmful part of the electronic waste stream. Each device contains between 5 – 10 pounds of lead, which makes them one of the most toxic electronic products ever made.
Submitted 10-02-2017 under OPINION
Last week, I printed three responses to the question on miscarriage. This week, I have two more responses to this tragic, but all too common, situation.
Submitted 10-02-2017 under NEWS
Unlike last year, when rain, wind, and cold weather dampened attendance, this year sunny skies and warm temperatures brought thousands of music and art lovers to the Blue Bridge Music Festival over two days to listen to the eight bands competing for the “Song of the Year” and a $1,000 cash prize.
Submitted 09-29-2017 under NONPROFITS
Host Jenny Kinne welcomes Amy Carpenter & Sarah Doherty from ICE Rapid Response on the realities of immigration policy and practice on local communities.
Submitted 09-29-2017 under NEWS
Residents of Boston Square decided there was not enough community representation to hold a vote on the future of the neighborhood. They took over the meeting and stopped AmplifyGR's process, shutting down the planned agenda.
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.
Submitted 09-28-2017 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony presents the full-length film 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' along with live music in three performances Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30
