Herbruck’s makes record-setting egg donation
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch donated more eggs in 2021 than it has before.
Owner closing salon on New Year’s Eve
The owner of the 7-year-old JoJo’s House of Beauty is closing the salon’s doors on Dec. 31.
MVH Grand Rapids receives $30,000 donation
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) received a $30,000 donation to support local veterans on Christmas Eve.
Longtime West Michigan philanthropist Esther Padnos dies
West Michigan is mourning the death of a longtime supporter of philanthropic causes in the region.
Goog’s Pub in Holland gets new life
A mixed-use residential and commercial building now is under construction on the site of the former Goog’s Pub & Grub in Holland.
SpartanNash donates $200,000 in supplies for tornado relief
In response to the tornadoes in Kentucky earlier this month, SpartanNash mobilized three of its distribution centers and one retail store to donate five truckloads of critical supplies to affected communities.
Kent County provides holiday hours
Kent County offices and health department clinics provided holiday hours of operation.
FWF donates school supplies to Kentucky students
Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) partnered with an elementary school in Lansing to provide support and encouragement to students who suffered the effects of tornadoes in Mayfield, Kentucky.
City provides park improvement updates
The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department reported its annual park update last week.
City office and library hours adjust for holidays, refuse collection days to remain same
The city of Grand Rapids provided holiday hours for city offices, libraries and refuse collection.
Grand Rapids Symphony bids ‘adieu’ to longtime conductor
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s first concert of 2022 will say “farewell” and “thank you” to John Varineau, who is leaving after 36 years of serving the organization.
VAI offers programs, resources for winter break
After another year of navigating educational best practices during the pandemic, Van Andel Institute (VAI) for Education is offering teachers, students, parents and administrators free tools and resources to navigate the shifting education landscape.
Mel Trotter to host free Christmas luncheon
Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free Christmas meal for community members who might be experiencing hunger and homelessness this holiday season.
Event introduces kids to coding
West Michigan Tech Talent earlier this month hosted the {MI}Code Experience as part of a global Hour of Code event, teaching more than 2,000 West Michigan elementary students how to code.
Butterworth Hospital compiles list of 2021 top baby names
A local hospital released its annual list of most popular baby names in West Michigan.
Ama International hosts toy and fundraising drive for those in need
A nonprofit serving Grand Rapids and Mexico is holding its second annual toy drive in partnership with more than 20 local businesses to bring joy and hope to more than 100 West Michigan families in need this holiday season.
Gymnast in Nassar case to speak at Calvin
Calvin University will honor a former USA gymnast and attorney.
Heartside nonprofit to provide Christmas lunches, cold weather supplies
Guiding Light will offer Christmas meals and cold weather clothing to Heartside neighbors in need this weekend.
Blandford bobcats to get new names
A nonprofit is hosting a virtual naming contest.
Michiganders invited to write holiday letters to veterans
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is encouraging the public to send letters to bring holiday cheer to veterans.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
