History
Monroe Center Architectural Walking Tour
by (Winslow DiPiazza)
Submitted 08-29-2014 under
Depart from the Grand Rapids Art Museum GoSite. We will walk the length of Monroe Center from Pearl Street to Division and back highlighting buildings their architecture and histories. Special arrangements to tour a building are in the works...
Former First Lady to visit Grand Rapids to commemorate Betty Ford
by (Whitney Pavlica)
Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
On April 8, Rosalynn Carter will be visiting Grand Rapids for a luncheon titled “America’s First Ladies: A Journey of Friendship.” At the luncheon, Carter will speak about her close, personal friendship with Betty Ford. Steve Ford...
GR Public Library to host History Detectives day of presentations
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, January 18 the Grand Rapids Public Library will host its sixth annual History Detectives event. The itinerary for the day is listed: 9:30 “Women and WWII: New Roles and Old Stereotypes” with Dr. Richard Harms 10:30 “...
Story Matters: 7th generation Grand Rapidian Jim Cox sees vitality in city today
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Jim Cox sat...
Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW On this edition of Catalyst Radio we learn about an effort to bring back to health a key watershed in the Grand Rapids area. Plaster Creek Stewards...
Crossing Borders
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS
THE PROGRAM Offered at Dominican Center at Marywood, this six-session course, designed by JustFaith Ministries, offers the opportunity for prayer, reading and reflection about the issue of immigration. We will explore public policy positions...
Explore historic Firehouse #11
by (ebouwens)
Submitted 07-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Firehouse #11, located at the corner of Diamond Ave SE and Chester St SE, is the oldest actively functioning firehouse in Grand Rapids. On a Wednesday morning I decided to drop by to take a few pictures of the exterior, and was pleasantly surprised...
West Michigan Jazz Society carries on mission of founding leaders
by (Renato)
Submitted 11-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Betty Forrest had a passion for jazz, and she was married to a jazz musician. Jack Hoppus was a radio DJ with his own all-night jazz show for WLAV, and collected jazz records while opening up Jack’s Record Shop. Together, these two helped to...
Women of God
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 10-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Women of God: Catholic Sisters in the United StatesPresenter: Mary Navarre, OPDate and Time: Saturday, October 27; 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $35.00 - To register online CLICK HERE , or by phone at the DCM Front Desk at 616.454.1241 (Option 5...
The piggeries: Grand Rapids' first recycling program
by (crestongr)
Submitted 10-09-2012 under NONPROFITS
In the early years of the City of Grand Rapids there was no systematic method of garbage collection. Most families disposed of their household waste by throwing it to livestock, or dumping it into abandoned wells or even directly into the Grand...