Community
Speak Out!
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 02-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
A Talent for Speaking An ancient Chinese saying gives this advice: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open mouth and remove all doubt.” This may have been good advice in ancient China, medieval monasteries or our...
Wealthy Theatre Remembers Gordon Varneau
by (diaghilev)
Submitted 01-16-2010 under OPINION
This week we say goodbye to a man whose history is, in many ways, the history of Wealthy Theatre. Gordon 'Gordy' Varneau died peacefully in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday. It is with indebtedness that we remember the man whose name patrons see...
Listen!
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 01-14-2010 under NONPROFITS
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~Epictetus (or Diogenes according to some sources) This is the first in a series of eight brief reflections written by Sister Mary Navarre, OP. A long-time...
Community Called to Action: Rally Around Artist's Creative Solution for Loitering.
by (jennschaub)
Submitted 11-03-2009 under OPINION
Historic Preservation Committee has asked Kevin Haviland (building owner) and Erwin Erkfitz (neighbor and artist) to remove an Artprize mural from the front of 217 S. Division. Residents and neighbors suspect that once the mural is removed, exposing...
A Mom's Perspective - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #2
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #2 A Mom’s Perspective – By Lindsay Anes Precious. Smiling. Sweet, little peanut. Cuddly. Energetic. Amazing! It is difficult...
When Life's Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #1
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #1 When Life’s Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts – By Patty Boylen ...
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMEAnnual Event Brings Education, Advocacy, and Funding to the Forefront The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the lives of...
GRACE Names New Executive Director
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
At its September 16, 2009 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) voted unanimously to name Lisa H. Mitchell as Executive Director. Lisa has been employed by GRACE since 1994—first as Program Director...
Local First Seeks Volunteers
by (Local First)
Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS
Are you interested in supporting local business, encouraging sustainability, and strengthening community? If so, Local First wants YOU to join its volunteer team! We are a non-profit organization supporting the West Michigan economy by promoting...2009 EASTOWN STREETFAIR - Saturday September 19th 2009
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 09-16-2009 under NONPROFITS
The 36th Annual Eastown Streetfair will take place on Saturday September 19th, along Wealthy Street between Atlas and Lake, and on the first block of Ethel Street. The event commences at 9.00 am and concludes at 8.30 pm. This annual...