"Then They Came For Me": Iranian-Canadian political prisoner to speak at Fountain Street Church
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NEWS
Former Newsweek journalist Maziar Bahari shares his story of imprisonment and torture in Iran
Fair Farm Bill Rally
Submitted 11-07-2011 under OPINION
West Michigan citizens demand Stabenow's support for Fair Farm Rules; listen to speakers Sheri Rop, Andrea Villarreal and Cynthia Price
Two friends, two faiths
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
Monsignor Ancona and Rabbi Lewis, who have been friends for many years, discuss their shared experiences.
Weekly volunteer opportunities for November 7-11
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
High Need Volunteer Opportunities from the Specialized Language Development Center, Goodwill Industries, and the Visiting Nurse Association of West Michigan.
Lessons from the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NEWS
National journalist Kerry Eleveld shares about political action and creating progressive change
Explore "Grand Rapids History: 'The Jewish Connection'" this Thursday evening.
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
Explore the history of Jewish immigrants and their early years in West Michigan's with Rabbi Michael Schadick and a tour of Temple Emanuel
Honor and protect our military veterans
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
When you honor Veterans, remember that we all play a role in protecting one another. City Council serves communities and must do their duty to protect residents and workers, as so many veterans have done in serving this great nation.
We are the People, and this is our funeral: Death of the Middle Class March
Submitted 11-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
We Are the People (Grand Rapids) is hosting the Death of the Middle Class March on Saturday Nov 5th 2011. Starting at 11 am at the intersection of Ottawa St and Pearl St downtown, the march will emulate a New Orleans-style funeral (also called a “second line”).
Catalyst Radio: West Michigan Cluster of Stewardships
Submitted 11-04-2011 under NONPROFITS
Joined by two representatives from the West Michigan Cluster of Stewardships, Catalyst Radio dives into the impact of foreign and invasive species of plants on the West Michigan ecosystem.