Our network

Arts & Culture

LaughFest announces expanded performances in Holland and Lowell

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, December 27th, 3:24 pm
LaughFest announces expanded performances in Holland and Lowell

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (NEWS RELEASE) – Gilda’s LaughFest has announced the talent lineup for shows in Holland and Lowell during the festival’s fourth year, which runs from March 6 – 16, 2014.

Holland shows will include Christian comic Jeff Allen, Kids Joke Night, Holland Chorale, Klompen Comedy, Laughter Yoga and community showcases. Shows in Lowell include PJ Walsh, Kids Joke Night, Laughter Yoga and community showcases.

“Over the last few years, the programming we’ve had in Holland and Lowell has grown in popularity,” said Joanne Roehm, LaughFest festival director. “As a result, we’re excited to bring more great entertainers to these communities and we’ve diversified the types of performances offered.”

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

Lowell Community Christmas Hymn Sing Dec. 22

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 19th, 1:26 pm
Lowell Community Christmas Hymn Sing Dec. 22

LOWELL, Mich.—The entire community is invited to enjoy holiday treats, activities and join in song during the Lowell Community Christmas Hymn Sing Sunday, Dec. 22.

The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Church, located at 1151 W. Main St. in Lowell.  For more information, call (616) 897-7060. 

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

LaughFest holds final volunteer informational meeting Dec. 17

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 16th, 7:00 am
LaughFest holds final volunteer informational meeting Dec. 17

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—LaughFest returns to Grand Rapids, Lowell and Holland in March, but now is the time to learn about how you can help.

Volunteer registration opened  on the LaughFest website earlier this month. Opportunities during the 10-day festival of laughter include event promotion, logistics, ushering, selling merchandise and office support.  Organizers will hold a final volunteer informational meetings at the following time:

  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

              Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

              1896 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids

 

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

LaughFest holds first volunteer informational meeting Dec. 14

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, December 13th, 7:00 am
LaughFest holds first volunteer informational meeting Dec. 14

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—LaughFest returns to Grand Rapids, Lowell and Holland in March, but now is the time to learn about how you can help.

Volunteer registration opened last week on the LaughFest website.   Opportunities during the 10-day festival of laughter include event promotion, logistics, ushering, selling merchandise and office support.  Organizers will hold two volunteer informational meetings at the following times:

 

  • Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

             Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

             1896 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids

 

  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

              Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

              1896 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids

 

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

Rockford-based Sable Homes donates $500 to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

Submitted by Tyler Lecceadone on Friday, December 6th, 7:00 am
Rockford-based Sable Homes donates $500 to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, Sable Homes marketing manager and new home consultant, Karin Kay, paid a visit to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids to deliver a $500 donation to the cancer and grief support organization.

The donation came in response to Sable Homes’ Facebook campaign, which pledged to donate $1 for every new "like" Sable Homes received during the month of November. On Dec. 3, #GivingTuesday, Sable announced $500 would be donated to Gilda’s Club. Daryl Vogel, vice president of development at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, accepted the check at the Gilda’s Club’s Grand Rapids clubhouse and took Kay on a tour of the facility.

# # #

About Sable Homes                

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

Support Lowell Area Schools by buying art

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 5th, 6:13 pm
Support Lowell Area Schools by buying art

LOWELL, Mich.-- The artwork of 120 area artists will be for sale Saturday, Dec. 7 as Rogue River Artisans holds its 31st annual Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Holiday Sale.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lowell High School.  Admission is $1, with the proceeds going to Red Arrow special activities.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share:

LaughFest begins the search for volunteers

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 3rd, 4:30 pm
LaughFest begins the search for volunteers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—LaughFest returns to Grand Rapids, Lowell and Holland in March, but now is the time to sign up to help.

Volunteer registration opened this week on the LaughFest website.   Opportunities during the 10-day festival of laughter include event promotion, logistics, ushering, selling merchandise and office support.  Organizers will hold two volunteer informational meetings at the following times:

 

  • Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

             Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

             1896 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids

 

  • Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

              Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

              1896 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids

 

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: