Submitted 08-13-2014 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids chapter of the Animation Workshop Group, made up of Grand Valley professors and Community Media Center education staff, will be showcasing youth animation workshops for the international art competition.
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Submitted 08-13-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
In partnership with the YWCA, the local nonprofit educates girls to prevent future violence.
Submitted 08-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
Creston neighbors recently viewed and discussed a documentary about the war on drugs. The film's takeaway? Drug abusers are not the only victims of drug addiction.
Submitted 08-12-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Eastown Community Association board president Chad Systma reminisces about block parties past and indulges in the present.
Submitted 08-12-2014 under NEWS
BarFly Ventures is the first to inaugurate the parklet program in Downtown Grand Rapids, turning just five parking spots into seating for a total of 90 people.
Jody Williams and collaborators have created The Citizen Project, an initiative to shed light on area talent.
On Thursday, August 21, the Green Gala will raise funds for the continued work to bring community members and partners together for park improvements.
Over 35 exhibitors from multiple states will converge on the Grand Rapids zine scene to showcase an array of genres in self publishing.
Submitted 08-12-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Fulton Street Farmers Market is part of a handful of markets participating in the Double Up Food Bucks push to transition from token payment method to electronic.
Grant Barker talks about assumptions made about him as a person who looks able-bodied, what it's like to be newly disabled and how he fights through the struggles and connects with others with disabilities.
