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Community updates: Friday, June 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-04-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids expands micromobility pilot with electric assist bikes The City of Grand Rapids is expanding mobility options for area residents and visitors with the addition of electric assist bicycles throughout the city, it announced...
Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources
by (Brett)
Submitted 09-04-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
A coalition of community leaders are calling for more resources to address Kent County's recent rise in shootings and thefts, which they say is directly tied to the pandemic. In a September 1 press conference organized by Grand Rapids Second...
Nonprofit Showcase gets moving with the Grand Rapids YMCA
by (GRTV)
Submitted 04-25-2018 under NONPROFITS
From food trucks to free fitness classes, the YMCA of West Michigan has amazing opportunities to get healthy for no cost. The HUB is a free fitness program with 15 sites all over Grand Rapids. These fitness classes include Zumba, yoga, male...
A Memorial Day your health will remember
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 05-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
One of the top three cook-out days of the year, Memorial Day is a day to celebrate outdoors with family, food and friends. You can make your celebration fun AND Healthy by making a few simple choices. Preparing simple, tasty picnic fare from home is...
YMCA's Healthy Kids Day aims to keep children active
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 04-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Healthy Kids Day is coming up on April 30 and it is all about building on the “COOL” factor inside every kid. As spring transitions to summer, this event is a reminder not to let children idle away...
Exercise plays an important role in chronic disease prevention
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-23-2016 under NONPROFITS
With fitness trends like CrossFit and wearable technology like the Fitbit, it’s easier than ever for people to get on (and stay on!) the exercise train. Even so, our dedication to exercise is often tied to losing weight, or getting our "...
#MyWin: Aaron Ofseyer
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 03-04-2015 under NONPROFITS
A win is a small triumph. A personal victory. A success that's all your own. It's being able to fit into your favorite jeans, getting your confidence to get back out on the court, being able to exercise after surgery…it...
#MyWin: Shelley Irwin
by (YMCAofGR)
Submitted 02-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
A win is a small triumph. A personal victory. A success that's all your own. It's being able to fit into your favorite jeans, getting your confidence to get back out on the court, being able to exercise after surgery...Cooking Matters
by (grpl)
Submitted 12-16-2014 under
In partnership with the YMCA, the library is pleased to offer Cooking Matters, a six-week nutritional education program that fights hunger by teaching families how to make healthy food choices on a budget. Participants will learn how to select...
Mobile farmers market spreads access to locally grown food
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 04-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Veggie Van, a mobile farmers market, is a year round program and the only one running in Grand Rapids. Their mission is to provide affordable produce in urban neighborhoods and to support local farmers. "We buy from anywhere from five...