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3rd Annual Grand Rapids Triathlon plans under way

3rd Annual Grand Rapids Triathlon plans under way

This may sound like an early notice to some people, but the 3rd Annual Grand Rapids Triathlon is really not that far off. Mark your calendars for June 9th if you are interested in participating. This event benefits Kids Food Basket.

Approximately 1500 athletes sign up for this event that brings thousands of spectators to the Ada/Cascade area.

If you feel you would like to get involved and volunteer to help with this event, you can register at www.grandrapidstriathlon.com  Additional information is available also by contacting Andy Vidro, Co-Director at andy@tris4health.com or call 616-805-3059

Pay Tribute to our Veterans in Cascade, May 27th

Pay Tribute to our Veterans in Cascade, May 27th

Cascade Township is planning a Memorial Day Program, sponsored by the Veterans of Cascade, on Monday, May 27th.

They invite you to please join them at 10:00am at the Cascade Library located at 2870 Jacksmith Dr. to honor all Veterans of all wars and conflicts.

Grand Rapids Triathlon 2013

Grand Rapids Triathlon 2013

Now is the time to register for the Grand Rapids Triathlon 2013. By registering before March 31st, you can save money. The race, (Sprint, Olympic and ½ Iron Combined) scheduled for June 9th, will be limited to 1500 participants.

Military troops, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS will be given a 10% discount with valid ID. Just enter ‘SERVICE2013’ during checkout and bring your valid ID with you when you pick up your race packet.

All proceeds from this race to benefit "Kid's Food Basket."

Additional information can be obtained at ann@tris4health.com

Celebrated Water Advocate Headlines WMEAC Earth Day Celebration 2013

Celebrated Water Advocate Headlines WMEAC Earth Day Celebration 2013

 

Celebrated Water Advocate Headlines WMEAC Earth Day Celebration 2013

Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Freshwater Protection

GRAND RAPIDS—February 25, 2013—West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Founders Brewing present West Michigan Needs Water: Earth Day Celebration 2013 on Tuesday, April 16, at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park from 7 pm to 10 pm.

 

The fifth annual event is relocating to a new venue with an expanded format this year that includes dinner, folk music, a silent auction and a presentation from internationally renowned freshwater advocate Maude Barlow, author of Blue Gold, the basis for the documentary of the same name. 

 

“One of our founders recently donated a powerful image of the Earth rising behind the moon from Apollo 8,” said Rachel Hood, WMEAC Executive Director.

Dominican Center Artists Visual Journey

Dominican Center Artists Visual Journey

Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery is displaying the works of Sister Paula Mierle, SJ, and Sister Francetta McCann, OP, from March 1 - April 29, 2013.They have a grand total of about 50 works of art on exhibit; most are available for purchase. View some of the Sisters' works below.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Sister Francetta McCann, OP - Photography & Pottery

Sister Francetta McCann, OP, pictured above on the right, hopes to convey a prayerful spirit through nature and the people that she photographs. The formats she uses are 35 millimeter, 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 (medium), and 4 by 5 (large) in the camera and in the darkroom processing. The subject matter determines the format that she uses when photographing. Most of her work is done in black and white.

A River Runs Through It: Fly Fishing for Men

A River Runs Through It: Fly Fishing for Men

All men are invited to a morning of fly fishing instruction at Dominican Center at Marywood

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. All men are invited to Dominican Center at Marywood for a morning of good times, fellowship, expert fly fishing advice with hands-on instruction and a hearty cookout. Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company will be our fishing guide, leading an introduction to fly fishing with a focus on fly casting; Brian Plachta will be our spiritual guide.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are sure to pick up some great tips on how to fine tune your fishing techniques. You'll be ready to tackle any of Michigan's waterways.

Charity App Created in Ada Receiving Start Garden Money

Charity App Created in Ada Receiving Start Garden Money

Benefit, an app created by Ada-resident Derik Lolli, is one of the latest projects to be funded by Start Garden, an organization that invests in ideas becoming a business. Each week, Start Garden invests $5,000 in two ideas... one chosen by Start Garden and the other with the most endorsements from the general public.

The new app Benefit allows users to shop and donate to charity at the same time. Users make online and in-store purchases through the Benefit app, and then automatically, a donation is made to a school or charity that the user wants.

Here is more information on the latest Start Garden projects:

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