You're invited to lace up your running shoes and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K happening Tuesday, February 13th, at 6 p.m.

This 5K is open to everyone and is free of charge. While participation is complimentary, attendees can make a donation to benefit the Grand Rapids Police Foundation or purchase a special Donut Dash shirt at the event.

Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K is sponsored by Swift Printing and Bridge Street Market.

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom will be on hand to serve as the official starter for the 5^th annual Donut Dash 5K

Registration and more information are available at SwiftPrinting dot com forward slash westside dash signup.

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

World of Winter takes place now until March 10th, featuring over 25 outdoor art installations, 40 storefront window displays, 81 ice sculptures and over 50 events and activities. 

Making it the largest winter festival in the United States! 

For the full festival details and event schedules it's World of Winter GR dot com 

Support for WYCE is from The Grand Rapids Public Library.

A GRPL library card unlocks access to a world of stories, experiences, and resources, including books, music, and movies. As well as tickets to local attractions, portable record players, Wifi hotspots, and more.

No matter what you are looking for, GRPL exists to help you find it.

Information is at grpl.org 

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org

The WYCE Jammie Awards, returns for its 24th year on Friday, February 23^rd, at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on three stages with award presentations for Best Album of 2023, Song of the Year, the Listener Choice Awards, and more, including the brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

Doors for this all-ages event open at 5:30 pm, and music starts at 6. Entry is a suggested donation of $5, and we will also be collecting canned donations at the door for Feeding America West Michigan.

The 2024 WYCE Jammies 24 are presented by Varnum Law... with additional support from Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, Vertigo Music, and Stock 'Da Bar Vodka. 

Support for WYCE is from The Grand Rapids Public Library.

A GRPL library card unlocks access to a world of stories, experiences, and resources, including books, music, and movies. As well as tickets to local attractions, portable record players, Wifi hotspots, and more.

No matter what you are looking for, GRPL exists to help you find it.

Information is at grpl.org