Submitted 06-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
A new Executive Director at the Humane Society of West Michigan promises passion and commitment in new position.
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Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., the downtown YMCA parking lot transforms into a bustling marketplace with Michigan-grown produce, homemade goods, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities.
Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION
Get to know our Summer 2012 interns and welcome them to our Rapidian family.
Urbanity, the UICA's current exhibit, displays a variety of pieces that discuss the themes that accompany urban settings.
Submitted 06-04-2012 under NEWS
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapids' most prominent elected official.
Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday June 23, Bethany Christian Services PARA, along with the American Red Cross, are posting weekly stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives in Grand Rapids.
Amy Hofacker of Funamals, LLC is an illustrator who specializes in custom pet portraits. Hofacker specializes in watercolor and works in textiles, incorporating found materials into her pet portraits.
"Maybe one day I'll open a gallery of my own, sort of like Heartside but in a different neighborhood. I feel like everybody deserves a chance."
Submitted 06-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
Find out what is in season for the week of June 2! New to the market are strawberries, sugar peas, snap peas and tunnel grown squash and zucchini!
Submitted 06-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
Michigan and Grand Rapids played an unfortunate role in the worst example of mass extermination by humans in the history of wildlife, the Passenger Pigeon.
