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For Women Only: Gazelle Girl Races Coming
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 11-29-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Even though the starting gun won't go off until 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, there are female runners that are planning to hit the registration button for the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon or 5k race first thing on December 1. The race, sponsored...
Abuse victim advocates for healing in new book
by (AnnByle)
Submitted 11-08-2012 under NEWS
Give readers a one-sentence description of your book, When a Woman You Love Was Abused. My book is a guide for husbands to help them understand and then be able to help their wives who have experienced childhood sexual abuse; it’s also...
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...
Self-Compassion Saturday: A Day Retreat for Women
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 10-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Presenter: Janice Lynne Lundy, Spiritual Director and AuthorDate: Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $45.00 (includes lunch). Info/Register online: CLICK HEREOr, register by phone: Call the DCM Front Desk at 616.454.1241 (...
Voice through Art: Women's Center hosts reception this afternoon
by (edelsteven)
Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION
On September 12, from1:00-3:00 p.m., Grand Valley State University Women’s Center has their 11th Annual Art Reception (1201 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus). The Women's Center offers services to the downtown Grand Rapids and Allendale....
Catalyst Radio: SowHope aiding and inspiring disadvantaged women around world
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 07-06-2012 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 speak with Mary Dailey Brown, the president and CEO of SowHope, a local nonprofit working to aid impoverished...
Writing as Spiritual Practice: A Weekend Retreat for Women
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 06-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
Join us at Dominican Center at Marywood for a weekend of sacred rest, writing and communion with other women who love the written word. We will explore various ways in which writing can serve as spiritual practice, connecting us with our...
Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
Ahh . . . the spectacular spring blossoms of sweet-smelling apple, peach, cherry and other fruit trees will soon be in bloom along "The Ridge," the legendary area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its breathtaking rolling hills and...
Women of conviction
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 02-23-2012 under NONPROFITS
In this year of interfaith understanding, we recognize that many women have served within a context of religious prejudice, often at great personal cost. This morning session will celebrate the lives of three such women: Elizabeth Ann Seton, Corrie...
Grand Rapids' first LadyFest hits town
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The ladies are taking over The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday, March 3 with Grand Rapids' inaugural LadyFestGR. The event will feature all female line-ups of musicians, artists, comedians, workshops and other fun stuff. Organizer and musician...