David D. Hunting YMCA

The U.S. Coast Guard Festival continues in Grand Haven. Around Grand Rapids we have Hidden Gardens, a Back to School Bash, the Picnic Pops, Harry Potter Movie Night, Comedy, a Superhero themed 5K Run, Dinosaurs, a Musical with Elvis songs, and Free Pinball.

This is a big weekend for runners with a couple of different races. We have comedy, shopping, celebrating Halloween with Wild Animals, Hockey, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and the 80s! That’s a lot to do!

Summer should be a time of fun, exploration and relaxation, for school children in Grand Rapids. But, for many, summer also means they are left without the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Across the country more than 21 million children lose access to free or reduced-cost meals once the school year ends, and it could be the case for nearly a thousand in Grand Rapids, according to t

Here’s some really good news for all of us who want to eat healthier.  The Downtown YMCA’s Hunting Branch is now hosting a Y Farmers’ Market each Thursday from 3 to 7 PM in the NW corner of the parking lot. Now, each Thursday now through September 29, shoppers with have another opportunity to buy fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, for their family...