Gift confirms foundation’s commitment to the arts
A local foundation has pledged to fund the chair of Grand Rapids Symphony's music director for an additional three years.
Local businesses help Hawaii fire victims
As America continues to witness the tragic unfolding of events related to the fires that swept through the town of Lahaina in West Maui, Hawaii on Aug. 8, local businesses are doing what they can to help.
Santa Paws to the Rescue
The Humane Society of West Michigan is kicking off the holiday season with a series of events and fundraising campaigns aimed at finding loving homes for shelter pets
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and partners unite for food drive
As kids across Grand Rapids gear up for the new school year, Blessings in a Backpack has teamed up with NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.
A heartwarming coat drive
A local radio station known for an upbeat variety of adult contemporary music set a goal to collect 100 coats for people who need help staying warm this winter.
A tropical fundraiser for adaptive recreation
The City of Kentwood is inviting community members to an annual celebration to enhance the city’s adaptive recreation programs.
‘Watercolors 6’ breaks down barriers
An event designed to celebrate Black culture and to support students of color will return to Grand Rapids July 28-30.
Event teaches people to be the beat
An annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association aims to draw attention to a rise in cardiovascular disease-related deaths.
Stomp returns to GR with a mission
The internationally acclaimed percussion show “Stomp” has partnered with food banks across the country to “Stomp Out Hunger.”
Get ready to paw-ty!
A local fundraiser is inviting pets and their people to dress to the nines.
New bakery opens doors for women
A new bakery that provides women with an opportunity for meaningful work has opened its doors.
Annual jazzy Bash hits HOME
W.Y.C.E. – West Michigan’s only independent community radio station– will hold its 22nd annual fundraiser at the B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW., 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2023.
Griffins join ‘Dog Week’ lineup
The Grand Rapids Griffins are inviting folks, along with their furry four-legged friends, to attend the Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game Sunday, March 19.
A celebration that’s for the birds
Looking for a cool change to your Halloween routine?
Walking to the rhythm of health equity
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will host its annual Rhythm Walk and health fair at MLK Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local organizations bank $1.2 million in grants
Bank of America marked its annual “Day of Giving” in Grand Rapids with a spotlight on its 2024 nonprofit partners
Expanding and enriching cultural life
St. Cecilia Music Center has announced Ellen Arlinsky, Mary Bloom and Kate McGarry as the 2024 honorees of the esteemed Helen DeVos Legacy Award.
Jim Crow Museum’s Pilgrim to present lecture
A new exhibit coming to the Grand Rapids Public Museum aims to provide insight on racist items and images from the not-too-distant past.
Save the date for Retriever Fever!
West Michigan families and their four-legged best friends are invited to attend Paws with a Cause’s fourth annual Retriever Fever!
March for Meals at Millennium
Did you resolve to be more active this year? Do you love beautiful walks through wetlands and woods? Do you love cute dogs? Do you want to win something? Do you love wearing costumes? Do you want to help local seniors?
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MARCH/APRIL 2025 ISSUE
