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Ele’s Place Opens June 27

Ele’s Place Opens June 27

Ele’s Place, a healing center for grieving children and teens, will open its Grand Rapids branch on Thursday, June 27, at Third Reformed Church on Michigan Street, which will host the nonprofit organization’s programming and office. The twenty-one-year-old Ele’s...

Love Michigan, Love Saving Lives

Love Michigan, Love Saving Lives

There is so much to love about Michigan in the summertime! It’s no surprise that as the weather warms up, the community blood supply experiences a “summer-slump” as many people are out enjoying all that Michigan has to offer. That’s why several Michigan-based...

How Can We Serve? Strategies for Service Companies to Win The Bid

Capturing your service niche in the supplier diversity market could be a daunting experience. The RFPs are time-consuming, and after submitting proposal after proposal with no positive gain, small businesses often feel their efforts could be best spent on other more...

Finish the Fight Discovery Ball 2013

The American Cancer Society is proud to present the Finish the Fight Discovery Ball. Formerly known as Cattle Baron's Ball, this event is certain to be the biggest birthday celebration in town!  Join the American Cancer Society on Thursday, November 7, 2013, from...

Call for Survivors

Many local Relay For Life events are taking place in West Michigan in the coming months, and the American Cancer Society is in need of survivors, caregivers, family, and friends to participate in the coming events. See dates, times, and locations below for the Relay...

First Annual Wine & Wig Event

First Annual Wine & Wig Event

West Michigan Woman magazine and Susan G. Komen West Michigan have partnered for the first annual West Michigan Woman Wine & Wig gala on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Tickets for the event will go on sale August 5, 2013 through the...

Square Peg Events Announces June Happenings

Square Peg Events, LLC, presents Progressive Tastings: Celebrity Cocktails!, a downtown walking tour featuring food-and-beverage sampling, culture, and fun with local celebrities at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, and Artful Dining: Groove’n with Grant Wood, an art-enhanced...

Wine Tasting for a Cause

Wine Tasting for a Cause

Wine-A-Palooza is a wine-tasting event created by Bob Johnson, owner of West Michigan Caterer. This year’s event takes place Friday, July 12, at West Michigan Caterer and Banquet Center (formerly Centennial Country Club). Tasting takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and...