The Muskegon Parks & Recreation Department kicks off its open skating at Trinity Health Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, and the first Sunday of the month through March.

November things to do: Skating, celebrating, film, beads, reads, and holiday kickoffs

The November calendar is chock full o’ stuff to do. There’s an exhibit-closing event, an annual gathering, a turkey trot, and several tree-lighting events throughout West Michigan.

Datasha Chapman, a member of Calvin University's Lay Ambassadors for Mental Health program, chats with a colleague.
Mental health ambassadors and prenatal coaches: Michigan orgs tackle social determinants of health

Michigan organizations are innovating to address the non-medical factors that influence people's health in alignment with the state of Michigan's Social Determinants of Health Strategy.

Sustainability, equity are new ingredients in a restaurant’s success

More Michigan restaurants are putting sustainability into practice with a focus on employment equity, reducing waste, and sourcing local. But this commitment takes time, money,  and people ― and restaurant owners may find themselves in short supply of all three.

Amy Romain, program director of behavioral medicine, Sparrow Health System/MSU Family Medicine Residency, and Emalie Karp, Sparrow Health System/MSU Family Medicine Residency behavioral medicine faculty member.
Michigan initiatives create new supports for parents experiencing postpartum depression

Over 23,000 Michigan women and their families per year are affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, but several innovative initiatives are working to change that.

Sherlynn James works hard to help her Black and brown clients overcome barriers to home ownership.
Dismantling racism means removing barriers to home ownership

Owning a home is a huge part of the American Dream for those that call Michigan home. It is also one of the keys to building wealth, which many Black families have learned and now strive for.

Parents, caregivers and providers invited to learn about “Navigating Autism Today”

On Friday November 17, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host a conference, “Navigating Autism Today” at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Parents, caregivers and providers invited to learn about “Navigating Autism Today”

On Friday November 17, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host a conference, “Navigating Autism Today” at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
Detroit early education programs serve as excellent models for PreK for All

Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.

Holland Mayor has unexpected visit with prime minister during Netherlands trip

Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks traveled to the Netherlands as part of a “friendship cultural connection” with the city of  Assen, a mission of Holland’s International Relations Commission.

The Bronco Racing team stopped in Zeeland to visit gold-level sponsor Plascore.
Zeeland manufacturer helps WMU team build Formula One-style race car

The WMU team has been working with Plascore since 2007 to take advantage of the lightweight energy-absorption honeycomb technology that makes its race vehicles safer. 

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