Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS
Hundreds of decorated bras were strung downtown Grand Rapids across the Gillett Pedestrian Bridge Saturday morning as part of the Bras Across the Grand event. The 4th annual Bras Across the Grand event drew approximately 300 people, including 20 breast cancer survivors.
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Submitted 10-25-2013 under NONPROFITS
Sparta-based Riveridge invites volunteers to pick apples for families at risk of hunger.
Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This year DeltaPlex will host BaCon, a celebration of bacon and beer where restaurants can flex their creativity and attendants can sample from a variety of gourmet dishes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit West Michigan's Kid's Food Basket.
Submitted 10-24-2013 under NEWS
CFI Michigan is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes inquiry into science, religion, ethics, secularism and society. On Sept. 30, CFI launched a nationwide advertising campaign that involved placing billboards in Michigan, Indiana, New York and Washington D.C.
Looking to try a new brew? Check out the list of what's on tap at your local breweries to find out where to go.
Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS
Free five week class that investigates the current food system and food policy, looks at responses around the country and discusses how West Michigan could respond locally.
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
After losing crops in 2012, Sietsema Orchards makes 2013 a fruitful year with a combination of traditional and new.
Hiding out in a neighborhood just off of Plainfield Avenue, The Hideout Brewing Company offers 31 different brews on tap at a time. Their past year has been one of gaining momentum.
Submitted 10-23-2013 under VOICES
In August of 2012, my wife and I found ourselves unable to pay for basic necessities. As a result, we discovered how local food pantries play a role in the lives of the needy.
