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Seven reasons to ride the bus more in 2017
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
A new year offers a chance for new intentions and goals. If you’re seeking something meaningful to stick with this year, there’s one goal we think you should try on for size: riding the bus more. OK — We may be a little biased, but...
Encore! A national movement expands locally
by (Lois Guinn)
Submitted 12-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
For many people across the country, retirement brings one common question: What now? “The Baby Boomer generation has been all work, work, work,” said Jane Royer. “You spend so much time mastering your job and suddenly you have...
Shop local this holiday season
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s time to think small this holiday season. While Small Business Saturday may be behind us, you can still make an impact in your community by shopping at small businesses this holiday season. If you have holiday shopping to tackle, we...
Building community around a tabletop
by (Brianna Steiner)
Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
On a green, felt table a group of tabletop gamers lay out their board and its pieces, getting ready to begin their play. Their game of choice tonight: Agricola. The gamers will strategize, laugh, and engage with like-minded community members in a...
West Michigan hunters help feed the hungry, give hope
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
COMSTOCK PARK – Flanked by his wife and children, he hung his head and explained there was no money for groceries. “Well, I can’t help you with groceries. But I sure as heck can help you with some meat,” proclaimed 81-year-...
CARE Ballet Supports Red Cross fire clients
by (careballet)
Submitted 11-21-2016 under NONPROFITS
Every year the West Michigan American Red Cross Chapter responds to over 350 home fires in its 12 county area. Teams of volunteers respond 24/7 to meet the emergency needs of families who have often lost everything. In addition to providing funds...
Local playlist: A world of music through WYCE
by (carly.schweppe)
Submitted 11-21-2016 under NEWS
WYCE 88.1fm is Grand Rapids' commercial-free community radio station, a service of Grand Rapids Community Media Center, celebrating 30 years in 2017. Quinn Mathews began his role as station manager this past summer. He’s the host of GR...
Peek behind the scenes of CARE Ballet's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
by (careballet)
Submitted 11-13-2016 under NONPROFITS
Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble (CARE) opens the holiday season with its twenty-first year of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 25-27). This year marks their move to a new venue, East Grand Rapids...
Classic film "E.T." unites musician, volunteer, concert-goer
by (karenpimpo)
Submitted 11-07-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s performance of John Williams’ score for "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" brought a sweet sense of nostalgia and close-knit community into Grand Rapids this weekend. Among those moved by the...
Urban Roots growing from farm to community
by (Urban Roots)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Jamie walked up one day and asked how much the cut flowers were. Given that we weren’t selling many of them that day, and that Jamie was a regular passer-by, I told him free for him today. “No, I couldn’t do that to you guys,...