"Queeries" Monthly Film Series - Premieres March 19 at Wealthy
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
The following preview of "Queeries" film series is written by Colette Seguin Beighley, Assistant Director, LGBT Resource Center, Grand Valley State University. "Queeries" premieres Friday, March 19, at Wealthy Theatre. Richard Florida counts...
Imagine Peace - Part One
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
This brief video is one of four short meditative pieces produced through a collaborative effort by all members of the Preaching through Media Committee of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. Sister Barbara Hansen,...
Leading SETI astronomer lectures on the probability of intelligent alien life
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NEWS
Do aliens exist? And if so, when will we meet them? These questions were on the mind of more than 200 science fans sitting (and standing) last night in Grand Valley State University's downtown Loosemore Auditorium (401 W. Fulton) as they listened to...
Hiroshima Survivor Speaks to GR Audience
Submitted 03-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
HIROSHIMA POSTER DISPLAY OPEN TO PUBLIC THROUGH MARCH 14 There is still time to take advantage of the Hiroshima Poster display at Dominican Center at Marywood. Exhibit Hours: Wednesday and Friday 2 - 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Sunday 12...
The old Public Museum exhibits
Submitted 03-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Ever wonder what happens to the museum exhibits when they are no longer on display? Well in Grand Rapids they are stored at the old public museum on the corner of Jefferson and State Street. Recently, my husband and I were fortunate...
2010 Census Be Counted campaign makes its way to Boys & Girls Club
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
Warm weather means spring is upon us, which also means April is creeping up rather quickly. Everyone knows that very special tax season deadline that falls in April, but this year another date should be marked on the calendar, the 2010 Census Day on...
GR Historical Women walking tour gets higher turnout than expected
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NEWS
On a beautiful Saturday morning—perfect weather for walking—more than 130 people crammed into two rooms at the Grand Rapids Public Library (111 Library NE) to learn about an overshadowed perspective of history in Grand Rapids: The woman's...
Celebrate the Legacy of Women's History during a whirlwind of events this March
Submitted 03-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
A look back in history shows West Michigan women have long worn different hats while at work or play. Their lives took them to crowded cigar factories, warm laundry rooms, noisy newsrooms and the spotlight of stages. To celebrate their legacy...
After School Program Receives Hilton Grant
Submitted 03-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
The WORD HASD After-School Tutoring Program in Grand Rapids received a grant in the amount of $2,500 from the Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters (based in Los Angeles, California). The WORD HASD program is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand...
Clean Sweep returns to Heartside with over 200 volunteers
Submitted 03-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, April 24th, 2010 over 200 volunteers will remove 175 bags of trash, 50 bags of yard waste and 8 bins of recycled debris from the Heartside Neighborhood as a part of Heartside Pride Clean Sweep. Part of a decade long partnership between...