Partners offering social equity scholarships to cannabis workers
Two Michigan cannabis companies are partnering with a school to create a social equity scholarship program for 20-plus adults in the cannabis industry.
Spectrum’s Irish Jig 5K returns in March
Spectrum Health’s annual 5K to raise funds for colorectal cancer prevention and awareness is returning for its 38th year.
Coat drive serves youth in need
The Grand Rapids Mayor’s Youth Council partnered with the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) to collect new coats to help young adults in underserved communities stay warm.
The Comic Signal hosting dual celebration
A local comic book store will host a combined celebration commemorating its sixth anniversary and its 2021 expansion.
Kentwood hosting Valentine’s Day 5K
The city of Kentwood plans to host its fifth annual Valentine’s Dash 5K to benefit Little Free Pantry.
Local designer launches YouTube miniseries
A Grand Rapids entrepreneur, author and designer launched a four-part YouTube docuseries.
Nonprofit hosts dating violence awareness event
Holland nonprofit Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, will host an event to bring awareness to teen dating violence.
Charity shopping event coming to downtown Holland
Downtown Holland this weekend is hosting its annual charity shopping event.
Safe Haven supports human trafficking survivors
A West Michigan nonprofit extended its services to survivors of human trafficking.
Music therapy program receives national grant
The National Endowment for the Arts chose Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (MFB) as one of 168 hospitals nationwide to receive a grant for its music therapy program.
Lakeshore awaits new event space
A new garden event venue is coming this summer to Saugatuck.
Students to assist in hospitality operations at sporting event
Ferris State University students will return to Colorado to participate in the 2022 winter games.
Girl Scouts sell cookies for annual fundraiser
The Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore have started selling their famous cookies after the January launch of “cookie season.”
Longtime philanthropist Lena Meijer dies at 102
A West Michigan philanthropist and retail mogul recently died.
Wine for the people
Here is something important to remember about George W.C. Walker III: Before he was 21 years old, he was in West Michigan, already studying for his sommelier exam.
Partnership offers free MLK Day vaccine clinic
Four Grand Rapids organizations have partnered to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17, to increase the vaccination rate among African Americans in the community and build further awareness about the positive impact of the vaccine.
Fluresh holds charity drive
A Grand Rapids-based cannabis company held a successful holiday charity drive as part of a December sales event that benefited two local nonprofits.Â
Community events promote National Day of Racial Healing
Two Battle Creek organizations are hosting several community activities in recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing, Jan. 18.
Studio Park to show Obama docuseries
To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Studio Park will screen a new film about former President Barack Obama.
Women in Aviation chapter hosting career symposium
The Women in Aviation International Great Lakes Chapter will host a career conference next month in Battle Creek.
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