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Got Ancestors?!

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

WMGS’ Annual Seminar Got Ancestors?! Genealogy in Black & White and Blue & Gray with special guest, Tony Burroughs, will be held on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November 2011 at the Prince Conference Center.

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GRPS and ArtPrize: A collaboration not to be missed

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Artprize 2011 kicks off Wednesday, September 21st. GRPS's involvement has produced many unforgettable works of art.

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Gifts from the ArtPrize community

Submitted 09-20-2011 under VOICES

With my birthday on the eve of ArtPrize 2011, I'm reflecting on all the gifts I have received from ArtPrize. More than a chance to appreciate art, ArtPrize has provided many opportunities to my family.

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ArtPrize A-B-C, Easy as 1-2-3

Submitted 09-20-2011 under OPINION

Love it or hate it or just not sure about it, ArtPrize is here. Take the most of the opportunity and talk about art, talk to artists, talk with each other: The Rapidian provides the platform.

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September is Stormwater Month: Rainiest Month of the Year

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Because September has a history of being Grand Rapids' rainiest month, it is a great time to discuss the problems high volumes of rain cause for our community's health and safety.

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Standing on giants - Cesar Vargas' journey to graduation

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Cesar Vargas has overcome some difficult life changes, but with the help of the Boys and Girls Club, he has successfully found his path to graduation

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NPO Showcase features Dominican Center at Marywood

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Barbara Hansen, OP, of GRCMC interviews Director of Dominican Center at Marywood about its facilities and purpose.

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Getting in, fitting in and having fun too

Submitted 09-19-2011 under VOICES

Sometimes the reason we don't enjoy more may be because we don't believe we'll fit in where the fun is.

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More than the walls

Submitted 09-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

We had a lot of options when we started here in 2005. CMC opened this place up to the community. It's bigger than us. It always was. We just got out of the way.

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Wish you were here

Submitted 09-18-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Artist Deanna Morse talks about her ArtPrize work, "Wish You Were Here," a collection of "video postcards" designed to create, as the author explains, "affectionate portraits of place."

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