Rockford native to present on bike tour of North America
Author Robert Downes will speak on his experiences in long-distance biking.
Nonprofit offers free supplies for Grand Rapids teachers
A local nonprofit will provide $20,000 worth of free teaching supplies in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week
Partners build new city playground at Mulick Park
The city of Grand Rapids partnered with the Junior League of Grand Rapids and Sinclair Recreation to build a new playground over the weekend.
Year-end student exhibition returns to KCAD
After a two-year hiatus, Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is resuming its annual undergraduate student art exhibition.
Farmers market to open for 100th season
The oldest farmers market in West Michigan will celebrate 100 years when it opens next month.
Fulton Street Farmers Market to host rummage sale
A local farmers market will have a spring rummage sale.
Community cleanup day set for Kentwood
Kentwood will host its annual Community Cleanup Day to help residents “spring clean” their homes and yards.
Grand Valley grad hosting Earth Day cleanup and celebration
The public is invited to help observe Earth Day tomorrow with a river cleanup, popup market, food trucks and live music.
Third Thursdays invites tourists, locals to explore downtown
Avenue for the Arts will preview its new monthly downtown event this week.
Kids’ Food Basket acquires new farmland in Ottawa County
A local nonprofit fighting childhood hunger will develop new sustainable farmland to increase food provision in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Hope College students take on Downtown Holland as a DEI project
Students from the Hope College Center for Leadership are partnering with a pair of experts to help Downtown Holland with its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Dog treat business to open storefront in Allegan
A dog treat business staffed by people with disabilities will open a physical storefront this summer.
The Gluten Free Bar switches to 100% clean energy at Grand Rapids facility
The Gluten Free Bar is joining Consumers’ Renewable Energy Program to reduce its carbon footprint.
Zoo to construct new habitat
John Ball Zoo will construct a new pygmy hippo habitat.
Studio to host sustainability summit and plant swap
A coworking space in Grand Rapids is set to host its first quarterly market event of the year.
Downtown boutique to celebrate grand opening
A new lifestyle and home boutique will have its grand opening later this month.
Michigan Women Forward to honor Women of Courage and Achievement
A pair of Grand Rapids leaders will be honored as Women of Courage and Achievement at a celebration later this month.
Mary Free Bed launches podcast focused on patients
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital recently launched “Rehabilitationships,” a new podcast exploring the intersections of rehabilitation and human relationships.
Cat rescue acquires physical space
A local women-owned nonprofit that rescues cats now has a physical location to help meet more needs.
Founders to host Ukrainian refugee benefit
Founders Brewing Co. is inviting customers to a daylong event with drinks, music, a silent auction and a raffle to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
