A SOS (Shape our Schools) Call To the Creatives, From a Creative
Submitted 09-08-2010 under OPINION
Both Lisa Rose Starner and Seth Starner collaborated on this piece. Grand Rapids is brimming with creativity, and it's this talent that is painting a new face on Grand Rapids. These creatives aren't just relegated to the artist's studio – these...
Newly Formed Group of Fiber Artists Unleash the Potential in Found Objects
Submitted 08-26-2010 under NONPROFITS
Knitting and crocheting in art is making a comeback and these three local fiber artists are leading the way. The girls met for the first time this summer and sold as a group at the Avenue for the Arts Market in August. They each value...
WMEAC and Local Partners Light the Way for Recycling CFLs
Submitted 08-26-2010 under NEWS
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council is continuing the community education initiative it began earlier this year with Project Light Change. Recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) is the focus of the latest phase of the project. “...Steil Boys & Girls Club gets new community garden thanks to volunteers
Submitted 08-24-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Club members at Steil Boys & Girls Club added playing in the dirt to the endless list of activities provided at the Club. The work of nearly 50 Amway Global volunteers, donations from the Green Education...
Free compact fluorescent light bulbs: Another opportunity to shine In the UCOM community
Submitted 08-20-2010 under NONPROFITS
UCOM is pleased to offer Project Light Change, an energy efficiency-focused project of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC). UCOM will be distributing a thousand FREE Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs to clients who are...
Down-to-Earth Musician Gives Back to Grand Rapids Community
Submitted 08-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
Musically inclined from the start and sharing life lessons through songs and melodies, this environmentally friendly musician knows how to stay true to inspirations. Kurt Denison grew up on the west coast of Michigan. He learned to...
Community Leaders say loudly, “We Believe, We Become”
Submitted 08-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
Thursday July 15, 2010 marked the launch of the neighborhood engagement piece of the Believe2Become Initiative. Community leaders from the central zone met at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids to become informed of the efforts and...
[MIDTOWN] Midtown Community Garden a part of urban revitalization efforts
Submitted 08-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
Seated in the center of Holland NE is a community garden unfurling in leafy greens and bright yellow blossoms. Sandwiched between two houses and their respective bull dogs, Midtown Community Garden boasts four types of squash, cucumbers,...
Does Your Spiritual Life Include WATER?
Submitted 08-05-2010 under NONPROFITS
Ancient Chinese teacher Lao Tzu said, “The greatest good is like water that nourishes all things.” Philosopher Sara Leeland, PhD will explain how we can enhance spiritual life flow by developing gratitude for the water in our lives. Leeland...
[EASTOWN] The Bus Stops Here
Submitted 08-03-2010 under NONPROFITS
It happens every 30 minutes. Retirees, professionals and school children get on board and get to where they’re going for pocket change using one of the most unsung rides on the road: the city bus. The Rapid, as it’s called in the Grand Rapids metro...