Celebrate Food Day October 24 premiers "What's on Your Plate?"
Submitted 10-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
In order to celebrate Food Day on Monday, Oct. 24, the Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council, along with Food and Water Watch, will be hosting a film screening of "What's on Your Plate?" at Gerald R. Ford Middle School (6 PM).
Discrimination is an onion
Submitted 10-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
The anti-discrimination issue in Holland, MI has reached a pivotal moment. It is more uncertain - and more important - than ever. "A policy is a temporary creed liable to be changed, but while it holds good it has got to be pursued with apostolic zeal." (Mohandas Gandhi.)
WYCE Hat Trick concert supports local refugee program
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
WYCE Hat Trick Concert with David Olney and Sergio Webb Supports Thrive: A Refugee Support Program
"What would Jesus cut?"
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NEWS
Christian activist Jim Wallis, founder of the social justice organization Sojourners, to speak at Fountain Street Church Wednesday
3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner allows donors to come face to face with the Grand Rapids leaders of tomorrow. This year’s dinner will take place at the Steil Club in Grand Rapids on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 6:00pm.
Glance at the Past - Early artists
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
A two minute audio glimpse into the first professional artists in Grand Rapids, detailing not only their successes but their competition as well.
Spirits and Wine Author Reads at Schuler Books
Submitted 10-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids native Susan Newhof to read from her book "Spirits and Wine" at Schuler Books.
Liesha Crawford Receives WMU’s Golden Apple Award
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Liesha Crawford receives a prestigous award from WMU. The award ceremony will be held on October 27.
Heartside goes to London, part 4
Submitted 10-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
The 4th part of our Heartside artists adventure to the Museum of Everything in London has soulful shower singing, panel discussions and last day blues.
Fork Fest 2011: Local First's moveable feast, close to home
Submitted 10-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Local First's Fork Fest 2011 fills Romence Gardens in the final segment of its 'Eat Local Challenge' series.