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Downtown neighbors work together to clean up 10,000 lbs of garbage and invest in the cities West Side!
Downtown neighbors are teaming up on Saturday May 19, to pick-up the trash left behind the cities’ West Side during the long winter months. The fourth annual West Side Community Clean Up will mobilize volunteers and arm them with maps, trash bags and rubber gloves for the three hour power clean up. “Last year, 30 [...]
Richmond Park Winter Rush releases seventh course element: The Limbo
Grand Rapids, Mich, January 18, 2012 – The Richmond Park Winter Rush (www.WinterRush.com) will be held at Richmond Park (1101 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49504) on January 28, 2012 starting at 11AM. The Winter Rush is an extreme race designed to incorporate the natural outdoor elements of Richmond Park. The course consists of [...]
Despite unseasonably warm weather, WinterWest planning continues!
Despite the unusually warm temperatures of the past month, organizers of the annual WinterWest event are pressing on with plans for the event which will be held at Richmond Park on Grand Rapids’ Westside from January 27 – February 12. “This weather has been crazy, but it hasn’t deterred us from moving forward with our [...]
Become a WinterWest 2012 Sponsor Today!
We’re currently looking for sponsors for WinterWest 2012. You can find out more information about sponsorship levels and benefits as well as learn about what we’re planning for this year’s event, by visiting the Become a Sponsor page. We hope you’ll join us today!
WinterWest 2012 is Coming!
Planning is underway for WinterWest 2012 at Richmond Park! We’re in the process of planning events and finding sponsors. We’re excited to work with the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, West Grand Neighborhood Organization, the City of GR and others to put on the 2nd annual winter celebration. If you or your business would like [...]
WelcomeWest – Rock the Rapids Ticket Give Away Contest!
WelcomeWest – Rock the Rapids Ticket Give Away Contest WelcomeWest is teaming up with Rock the Rapids for a Ticket Give Away Contest to highlight the event AND promote Westside businesses. Winners of the WelcomeWest-Rock the Rapids Ticket Give Away will win four tickets to one evening at the Rock the Rapids Festival, taking place [...]
LiveWest Home Makeover – Before and After
Check out the Before and After pictures from the LiveWest Home Makeover!
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour – Thursday, July 28
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is coming to your Walgreens! When: Thursday, July 28th from 12:00 – 6:00pm Where: Walgreens 800 W. Leonard, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 What: Free health screenings Your Walgreens will be hosting the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour Bus to offer FREE health screenings. These screenings are worth [...]
Sue McKey, of The Shade Shop, Answers: Why LiveWest?
In response to the question, “Why LiveWest?”, Sue McKey of The Shade Shop, Inc. shared her thoughts on the Westside, our historic business districts and why you should LiveWest! We have a historic venue in the city of Grand Rapids, full of “mature” businesses and opportunities for the eclectic retail shopping encounter. Development has been slowed by [...]
LiveWest Vintage Rock’n'Bowl at Wenger’s – Friday, May 20
Dust off your grandpa’s bowling ball and head to the upstairs of Wenger’s on Friday, May 20 between 9 pm and 1 am for theLiveWest Vintage Rock’n’Bowl! Leonard Street has several retail shops selling vintage/retro clothing and accessories that will be perfect for the themed night. Let’s show them some love and deplete their inventory [...]
