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Listen to Public Reality Radio
Public Reality Radio™ is a non-profit, listener supported radio station dedicated to providing quality educational programming to the public. In addition to locally produced shows and the best of progressive radio, WPRR showcases podcasts from around the world.
Their mission is to bring to you intelligent and challenging programming from many diverse points of view on subjects ranging from philosophy and science to politics and religion. Public Reality Radio™ can be heard on AM 1680 in Grand Rapids, MI.
http://www.publicrealityradio.org/listen.php
Posted on Nov 11 by shantidals
Profile: Rescuer of children in Nepal, Earle Canfield
IGE member Earle Canfield founded the nonprofit ANSWER, which stands for American-Nepali Students’ and Women’s Educational Relief. He was recently profiled in The Grand Rapids Press by Terry Finch… read all about it at http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/01/profile_rescuer_of_children_in.html
Posted on Jan 25 by Chuck3138
Women's Empowered Health Workshop
A free workshop, Empowered Women’s Health, takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday March 20 at The Bloom Collective, 1134 Wealthy SE. Sessions include:
• Simple Herbal Remedies for Mothers and Others, a presentation by Chrysta Coronado, local herbalist and women’s health advocate. DIY facial and body care recipe exchange.
• De-sanitizing Our Menstrual Health with Rachael Hamilton, a presentation/discussion which will include a DIY pad making activity.
• Women & AIDS: Alive and Well in Kent County, Kelly Knudtson, CleanWorks.
• Expressive Language and Self-esteem with Dance, Painting
and Writing, a participatory session with Zulema Moret, director of Latin American Studies, GVSU
The Bloom will serve morning muffins and coffee. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch. The Bloom will share vegan options. If you can, bring your own comfy folding chair or cushion.
Info: bloomcollective@gmail.com
thebloomcollective.org
Posted on Feb 04 by brunchandrevolution
Weekly Peace Presence Vigil in Grand Rapids
What: A public witness for security, justice and peace for all on earth.
Where: The heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the northeast corner of Division and Fulton.
When: Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Signs: Use ours or bring your own.
Some of Our Signs:
God Bless All Nations
Is Iraq Another Vietnam?
Read Between the Pipelines
Honk for Peace
Pray for Peace
Pray that Love Prevails
Posted on Jan 03 by shantidals
MPN
The West Michigan Justice & Peace Coalition (WMJPC) is a part of the Michigan Peace Network (MPN).