Children
Dear First Grade Journal - "Junie B. Jones: The Musical" is coming to HSRT!
by (HSRTheatre)
Submitted 07-11-2015 under NONPROFITS
HOLLAND, MI - Hope Summer Repertory Theatre’s Children’s Performance Troupe is ecstatic to present “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, and adapted from the New York Times bestselling...
New sketch writing workshop at the Creative Youth Center
by (Grand Rapids Cr...)
Submitted 05-27-2015 under NONPROFITS
Amy Gascon, a local improviser and sketch comedy writer, will lead a workshop at the Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center (CYC) this June. Gascon said students can expect a very interactive experience, with plenty of physical activity and...
Auburn Hills: Anatomy of shielding
by (kylenlim)
Submitted 05-19-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
The story of Auburn Hills is a story of triumph - where in the face of fear and unfamiliarity, our community saw the creation of a new space, an integrated space. This series documents this important piece of our city’s history, and includes...
DisArt Stories Matter: Matthew Pozsgay shares what he's learned designing for children with disabilities
by (GRTV)
Submitted 04-22-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
DisArt to explore art with families Sunday
by (deeMiner_b)
Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
DisArt will be hosting a free Family Fest this Sunday, April 19 with Arts In Motion and Artist Creating Together. The festival well be held at Celebration Cinema North (Beltline and Knapp) in the Wave Room from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with the sensory...
Bike & Hike Festival for Life
by (grrtl)
Submitted 04-13-2015 under
Join us for the 36th annual Bike & Hike Festival for Life, sponsored by Grand Rapids Right to Life. All are welcome to this free, family-friendly activity that includes biking, walking, a free picnic lunch, music, lots of family fun...
Breastfeeding rights under scrutiny
by (Linnea)
Submitted 03-25-2015 under VOICES
This week, for the first time in my life, I felt uncomfortable in the library. More than just uncomfortable, I felt embarrassed, belittled and unwelcome. After being a patron of the Grand Rapids Public Libraries for my whole life, one might wonder...
Catalyst Radio: CASA offering training for advocates of abused, neglected children
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we hear about some of the stark realities of children who are wards of the court system, largely due to abuse and...
CARE Ballet presnets Coppelia
by (careballet)
Submitted 01-08-2015 under
CARE Ballet will present a one-hour condensed version of the classic ballet, Coppelia. The ballet tells the story of an old inventor and toymaker, Dr. Coppelius, and the life-size dancing doll he created, named Coppelia. After the ballet you are...
'Twas the Night Before Christmas - A Holiday Ballet
by (careballet)
Submitted 11-08-2014 under
Join CARE Ballet for a delightful performance of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on Thanksgiving Weekend. ‘Twas is based on Clement C. Moore’s familiar poem and set to traditional holiday music. The ballet lasts...