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Explore 10 Exciting Activities in West Michigan This Weekend

TL/DR - West Michigan is hosting a range of events on the weekend of June 21. These include the Grand Rapids Gran Fondo bike ride, with funds raised donated to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; the 36th Grand Rapids Pride Festival at Calder Plaza; and the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Vintage & Handmade Marketplace. Other events include…

Boosting Athlete Mental Health: Skyline’s Program Targets Expansion

TL/DR - After the suicide of their son Miles, Kristen and Jeffrey Roberts started the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation (MJRF) and organized the MJRF Mental Health Champions program at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. The program, which aims to engage youth athletes and support their mental health, has already conducted 15 mental health…

Crucial Actions for Families in Tragedy’s First 48 Hours

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Victim Services Coordinator, Clorrisa Novak, has highlighted the importance of families focusing on their mental health following a tragedy. Novak advises those affected by such events to seek support, particularly in the immediate aftermath, and to utilize resources available for financial and grief assistance. She also…

Join AARC’s Thrilling Group Runs in Ann Arbor

TL/DR - The Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC) offers group runs for runners of all abilities. The runs occur every Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at different AARC locations, including a beginner or advanced group run, a 5K mapped route, and an interval-based training run. The events are free of charge, starting at 7 a.m. on Saturdays and…