Community
Downtown Market's "Cook For A Cause" program benefits community non-profits
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Beginning this month, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market’s new “Cook for a Cause” program offers a culinary philanthropic opportunity to take a class, make a meal and lend a hand. Private and corporate event groups can work directly...
Artist, nonprofit invite community to experience poverty for themselves
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids has long been a hub for growth and social change, and this fall is no different. Artist Loren Naji and local nonprofit Access of West Michigan are both working to address poverty this October by inviting individuals to experience...
Exploring lesser-known venues pays off for serious art lovers
by (Queenofgr)
Submitted 10-04-2016 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Art Museum, DeVos Place, UICA, The B.O.B. If you’re thinking about heading downtown to ArtPrize, one of these destinations is likely on your list. Visiting big venues that host multiple artists makes sense if you’re looking...
INsight Series: Providing Alternative Mobility Options in the Workplace
by (Local First)
Submitted 10-03-2016 under
Representatives from Spoke Folks and The Rapid discuss examples of local businesses who are utilizing public and active modes of transportation and the effect it’s had on their workforce and bottom line. Attendees will have...
Ride The Rapid to ArtPrize Eight
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS
The transformation of downtown Grand Rapids into a giant art gallery is well underway. ArtPrize is almost here with opening day starting this Wednesday, September 21 running through October 9. And in ArtPrize’s eighth year as an event, there...
Roosevelt Park releases community video of their own
by (Paola R. Mendivil)
Submitted 09-13-2016 under OPINION
How exciting it is to see the wonderful things happening when a community is united. I’ve always said that whenever we encounter a negative experience, there are lessons to be learned and move on. This was the case for the Southwest...
Sign up now to showcase at Maker Faire Grand Rapids
by (Public Museum)
Submitted 08-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Maker Faire is back for a third year! The third annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire will be held August 20 and 21, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Valley State University’s John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering. Maker...
Watch fish climb a ladder in Grand Rapids
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 07-29-2016 under NONPROFITS
It's the only spot in Grand Rapids where you can admire art and watch migrating fish at the same time. Fish Ladder Park features a sculpture designed to allow spawning fish to bypass the imposing Sixth Street Dam on the Grand River. "This...
Intern Connect - Day in the Park
by (Hello West Michigan)
Submitted 06-07-2016 under
West Michigan Intern Connect is back for its 3rd annual summer with 2 events for interns in West Michigan. Connect with your peers, the community, and West Michigan employers at the largest intern gathering in West Michigan. At Intern Connect Day in...Outdoor Community Class Kickoff Festival
by (Funky Buddha Yoga)
Submitted 05-25-2016 under
We’re kicking off summer in style. No really, get ready for an amazing (and free) Outdoor Community Class that’ll kick-start our new outdoor summer schedule of awesomeness. We’re turning our first Outdoor Community Class of the...