Grand Rapids
July 2 is HERO NIGHT at GRAM on the Green/DowntownGR Bazaar: Great Fun for Families!
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 07-01-2010 under NONPROFITS
The GR Firefighters are parking Engine No. 7 at Rosa Parks Circle from 5-7pm on Friday, July 2 for an up close and personal look at the big red truck. The crew will be on hand to meet families and hand out coloring books that have fire safety...
Running Bare: The Shoe-free Running Phenomenon
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 06-30-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
It is said, the best part of snow skiing is taking off the boots. There are runners that feel the same way about running shoes. Over the past few decades, running shoes have developed from thin, flat and barely cushioned footwear to very supportive...
New event brings new faces and donors to a great cause: Grand Rapids youth
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
With 28 golfers and 10 straight hours of golfing, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGCGRYC) was able to raise over $12,000 to aid in providing positive academic programming for Grand Rapids’ youth. The 100 Holes Challenge...
South East Area Farmer's Market gets a new home
by (scott warren)
Submitted 06-22-2010 under OPINION
Summer is here and that means many of us in the City of Grand Rapids are enjoying one of our favorite pastimes; visiting our local farmer's market. The local farmer's market can be an invaluable asset to the community. It is no secret that urban...
Sidewalk Chalk Flood in downtown Grand Rapids
by (moorekat)
Submitted 06-15-2010 under NEWS
With Rosa Parks Circle at the center, chalk art spread throughout downtown Grand Rapids during Sunday afternoon's Sidewalk Chalk Flood. Organizer Rob Bliss passed out thousands of pieces of chalk to an estimated 3,000 happy artists who came to lay...
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque going on national tour, fundraise at Electric Cheetah
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 06-14-2010 under NEWS
Super Happy Funtime Burleque is a Grand Rapids based ragtag group of talented performers who bring action and entertainment to the people all around the West Michigan area. Known for pushing the restrictions on stripping, and stepping on the toes of...
Public Invited to 14th Annual DIA Events
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 06-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA) is sponsoring two inspiring and life-changing events that are part of the DIA's 14th Annual Gathering of Dominican Artists: 1) A retreat for artists and those who appreciate art;...
Moped accident results in signficant injuries
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 06-07-2010 under NEWS
At approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, Matthew Russell was headed west on Fulton on his way home to Grandville. It was pouring rain, and according to Russell, who was riding his moped, he was edged over by a vehicle in the right lane and...
Camp O'Malley gets ready to open its cabin doors to a great summer
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 05-28-2010 under NONPROFITS
Privilege is a word that many people may not associate with summer camp. The idea of sending a child away for a week or more of summer enrichment in education, the arts, sports, etc. does not seem like an unusually unique act, but think about that...
Glance at the Past - Beer Comes to Grand Rapids
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-27-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
John Pannel and Christoph Kusterer tap Grand Rapids' first kegs.