Grand Rapids
Community Re-investment Vocab Primer
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 01-10-2010 under OPINION
Grand Rapids has gained the attention of many urbanists, locally and nationally in the past decade based upon its successful community re-investment strategies. Grand Rapids has been doing many things right but people consistently get the...
Regional Indie Sounds Featured at The DAAC
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 01-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
On Saturday, January 9th the indie music sounds of the Great Lakes region will merge in Grand Rapids. Starting off the trip are local pop-folksters Ribbons of Song, then a visit with our K-zoo neighbors Glow Friends, and finishing off our journey...
West Michigan Taco Bell patrons donate over 500 winter coats in 10 days
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 01-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Over a span of only ten days, West Michigan residents succeeded in making winter a little warmer for over 500 members of Boys & Girls Clubs in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek. Fifty local Taco Bell restaurants collected...
Sculpture Garden - Finding Quiet Space
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 12-19-2009 under NONPROFITS
We often carry with us a deep longing for a quiet space away, where we can see the beauty of the wilderness and listen to the songs of nature--a place of renewal and peace where we can take time out to hear the voice of God in our lives. A site such...
Hiroshima: Repentance & Renewal
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 12-14-2009 under NONPROFITS
The movie, Hiroshima: Repentance and Renewal, will show on December 20, 2009 at the Dominican Center at Marywood. The 38-minute movie will show at 12:15 p.m. (after the Sunday liturgy) and again at 3:00 p.m. at Dominican...
Creative youth showcased in Boys & Girls Clubs' 2009 Club Member Art Show
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-11-2009 under NONPROFITS
Portrait sketches being drawn by a Steil Club employee, glittery gak covering the hands of curious children, and amazing artwork hanging in the gallery. On Friday, Dec. 4th, Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids hosted its annual Club Member Art...
6 Ways To Make A Difference This Christmas Season
by (D.A. Blodgett S...)
Submitted 12-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
Submitted By: Carrie Lyzenga, Special Events Coordinator & Marketing/PR Manager Sponsor a child for Christmas. Many children are not blessed with the opportunity to receive gifts on Christmas. D.A. Blodgett for...
"Round-Up" your holiday purchases from JCPenney and help Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
100 Percent of Donations Raised at Local JCPenney will Benefit Grand Rapids Youth From December 4-13, shoppers at the JCPenney at Woodland Mall are invited to “round-up” their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to Boys...
Holiday "Snow Buddies" from Younkers stores help raise money for local Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
Whether sledding or skating, winter fun is always doubled when enjoying it with a friend. And Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., who operates Bergner’s, Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Parisian and Younkers, wants to...
West Michigan TACO BELL Hosts Coat Drive for Local Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
Bring in any new or gently used coat to a participating West Michigan Taco Bell and receive a FREE Combo! Grand Rapids, MI: The local Taco Bell owners in Western Michigan will be collecting coats in almost 50 local Taco Bell restaurants...