Submitted 06-18-2014 under NONPROFITS
Free HIV testing Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2014, at any Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health center by appointment. Eight locations including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Muskegon, Ionia. Call 800-230-PLAN (7526) for the Planned Parenthood nearest you.
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Submitted 06-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
With music ranging from Bluegrass to Electronica, seven styles of cuisine from local vendors and a range of Founders beers, Mark Dorich explains how the 7th annual Founders Fest promises not to skimp on variety.
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Paxton Butler was downtown with his mom April Butler to visit Festival of the Arts and the Local First Street Party. In the video, he talks about his favorite parts of Grand Rapids, including Meijer Gardens, Celebration Cinema "and the Mickey Mouse."
80% of what we eat is pollinated by insects. Creston neighbor, Caroline, reports on what we can do to reconstruct and preserve diverse insect habitats.
This is Part Three in a series about the Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation and Grant Program. Part One told of Sharon’s broken furnace that led to her interest in the program. Part Two talked about the application process. This installment discusses working with the city and choosing a contractor.
Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
The East Hills Council of Neighbors will unveil how it is planning for people- instead of cars- when they present their public space strategy at a public meeting on Monday, June 23.
On Friday, June 27, the kind folks at Elk Brewing will host this month's Rapidian Night Out from 3-9 p.m. Fifty cents of every beer purchased will go directly to supporting citizen journalism.
Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS
The summer solstice party will showcase the Fulton Street Farmers Market's new facilities and kick off the new Friends of the Market program on June 21.
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will bring their second movie of the summer to Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Friday, June 20.
Silverberry Kitchen, located on Plainfield Avenue, will serve both allergen-conscious and traditionally prepared dishes inspired by owner Angela Spector's experiences with French and Belgian cuisine.
