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Having a spooky gathering of all your favorite ghouls, goblins, witches, and creatures that go bump in the night? Well, you’re going to need to feed them! Don’t let your Halloween gathering suffer from a lack of inspired tricks and treats. (Dracula might start sinking...
Rescued farm animals are set to take center stage at Boots & Ballgowns, an immersive fall gala benefiting Indian Paintbrush Farm Sanctuary on Saturday, November 14 at The Gilmore in Grand Rapids. The evening will introduce guests to the sanctuary’s mission through...
There’s a certain point every year when West Michigan seems to collectively decide it’s time for fall. The coffee shops roll out the pumpkin spice, the leaves begin their slow transformation, and farms and orchards start filling up with hay bales, pumpkins and apple...
On November 5, step out of your daily grind and into a room filled with a truly transformative energy. From connecting with local professional women and learning tangible tips from sessions that don't hold back, to hearing from a brilliant set of speakers, the 2026...
Food costs are continuing to rise, forcing families to often choose between whole foods and processed food items that tend to be less healthier options. According to a summertime poll from the American Heart Association and Research! America, approximately 60% of...
Experienced nonprofit and public-sector leader brings a passion for mission, advocacy, and community to the Center. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County has welcomed Jennifer “Jen” Hunt as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hunt joined the Center...
Are sound waves the future of cancer treatment? Join Dr. Clifford Cho of Van Andel Institute and University of Michigan Health-West for a look at histotripsy, an innovative approach that uses ultrasound waves to treat liver tumors without surgery. Additionally, he’ll...
At some point, the calendar starts filling up with everyone else’s needs. Work. Family. Appointments. Errands. Home projects. The never-ending list of things that somehow always seem to need doing. And somewhere along the way, time with friends can become the thing...
Protein really is that girl at the moment. From internet virality to seeing it pop up in processed products everywhere, it’s hard not to notice that protein has truly taken center stage recently. And while protein is undeniably a key part of any diet, how much is too...
The air is crisp, the leaves are revealing their warm-toned hues, and we’re once again embracing all the autumn season brings along with it. In this fall edition of “Bringing Back Whimsy,” we’re sharing our top tips for focusing on the art of noticing, trying...