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What's on Tap: June 26-29

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Tired of the rain pouring? Head to your favorite brewpub to see what they're pouring instead.

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Creston neighbors meet to discuss Grand Rapids's lack of pet ordinance

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

Creston neighbors bothered by the presence of nearly 40 dogs on one property met to discuss the need for a pet ordinance in the city.

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GVSU Student Seeks to Raise $39,000 for Kids Over Summer Break

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Megan Cloutier launches campaign to raise funds for KIDS HOPE USA, a mentoring organization with 71 programs in Kent County.

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Downtown art venues showcase Michigan's midcentury modern design

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Kendall College of Art and Design are offering exhibitions centered on the influence of this iconic design period this summer.

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Elk Brewing envisions future as go-to neighborhood brewpub

Submitted 06-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Karns is the owner and brewmaster of newly opened Elk Brewing. He talks about his hopes for the brewery and doing what he loves: brewing beer.

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BeerCity, USA welcomes homebrewers from across country for annual conference

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS

This month, various members of the American Homebrewer’s Association and homebrewing vendors came together to share recipes, tips, samples and helpful products to brew what they love to brew: beer.

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Something for everyone at Dominican Center in July

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

There is a wide range of evening programs being offered in early July at Dominican Center - something for everyone.

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Ten Principles of Community Policing: Part One

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

As the newly selected police transitions into his role, CNA outlines the ten principles of community policing.

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John Ball Zoo unveils new tiger exhibit

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

This summer, visitors to the John Ball Zoo will have the chance to view a tiger exhibit for the first time since 2009.

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Citizen foresters cultivate young trees, new skills at Martin Luther King Park

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 17 Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, a local nonprofit, engaged local community in forestry training. It's a part of their Urban Forest Project, an initiative partnered by the city of Grand Rapids.

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