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Catalyst Radio: The DAAC has new plans to stay vital in Heartside district
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-07-2012 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 learn about the Division Avenue Arts Collective, located at 115 S. Division, and some of its re-forming plans in...
Campaign raises over $57K for hungry, looks ahead to luncheon
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-22-2012 under NONPROFITS
By the time the last hiker had crossed the finish line at Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank’s Million Meal March Trail Hike on Sept. 29, the campaign had raised over $57,000 to fight hunger. Encouraged by the turnout, the Food Bank staff...
Let's go out.
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-22-2012 under OPINION
We'd like 20% of your beer. Or your pizza. Or your crepes. Or, in fact, 20% of whatever you spend when you're out at the Red Jet Cafe on November 5! From 3-8 p.m., thanks to the generosity of our hosting sponsor Red Jet Cafe, 20% of...
Thank you for marching against hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dear West Michigan, Before anything else, we want to say thank you. This year Feeding America West Michigan introduced a new campaign to fight hunger, and you embraced it. After weeks of planning, promoting and biting our nails, you showed up on the...
Million Meal March raises $48K ahead of Saturday hike
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-12-2012 under NONPROFITS
With the forecast for Saturday promising sun, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is heading into the Million Meal March Trail Hike having collected over $48,000 to feed struggling families. The Million Meal March is more than a fifth of the way...
Barnstormer to Benefit Thrive
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
What could be better than having a concert to raise money for local refugees? Having twelve concerts, we think! Thrive: A Refugee Support Program is very excited to announce our inaugural Rockford Barnstormer event! Join us for a family-friendly...
BISSELL Blocktail 2012 sure to be a howling good time
by (mullmer)
Submitted 05-29-2012 under OPINION
The BISSELL Blocktail Party bills itself as the “best dog-gone party in town.” It’s hard to argue with that statement. The annual event, held at Mangiamo! in Grand Rapids, raised more than $150,000 last year via ticket sales,...
Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
This Thursday, April 26, The Grand Rapids Red Project, an organization dedicated to creating awareness and educating individuals about HIV/AIDS and other life-altering diseases, will join more than 55 cities throughout the United States and Canada...
TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights
by (TEAM West MI)
Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Pyramid Scheme and The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) are having the sequel to TEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity, which took place in December with over 200+ attendees. 4 Bands, 6 Fierce Drag Queens,...
Tenth annual Tour de Westside to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services
by (Djkrow)
Submitted 03-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Nothing says spring like cold beers and a relaxing bicycle ride through the city. Put the two together and you’ve got the Tour de Westside. This year marks the 10th anniversary (and 11th occasion) of the Tour, which is set to take place on...