Submitted 04-22-2012 under NEWS
Baxter Community Center is opening its first ever greenhouse for the growing season. Through the Greenhouse Initiative, they're raising awareness about urban agriculture and educating the community about gardening and nutrition.
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Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION
I taste test the Gyros made by six local pita places.
Submitted 04-20-2012 under NEWS
Local author Gary Schmidt inaugurates national literature festival.
Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization, is holding its 2nd fundraiser with The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am, featuring Jesse Fick, BangCrush, Seng, Bermudas, DJ DigiMark, and a Drag Show.
Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Children Museum helps families learn about Earth Day together while having fun.
A new Grand Rapids area chapter of HMN offers education and support for families who take a holistic approach to raising children.
Calvin College hosts its popular biennial event "Festival of Faith and Writing" this weekend. Thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors and speakers make the festival a significant forum for discussion and education.
Submitted 04-20-2012 under OPINION
Starting Monday, April 23, The Rapidian's first fund drive begins, asking members of the community to show support for their hyperlocal, citizen-powered news source.
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
The first milliner, a career practiced solely by women, opened her hat shop at the corner of Monroe and Ottawa in 1838. By 1900 over one hundred women listed milliner as their occupation in the city directory.
YNPN.GR presents Ignite Conference 2012 - Friday, May 4th - 12:30pm to 5:00pm