West Michigan families and their dogs are invited to Paws With a Cause's annual Retriever Fever...a dog-friendly gathering on Saturday, September 21, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.

Retriever Fever is a friendly competition between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever fans with retriever races, and PAWS merch sales contributing to deciding which dog breed is named "Top Dog."

It includes food trucks, games and activities, community vendors, Dog CPR/First Aid Demos, Pet Headshots, and the opportunity to learn about the life-changing impact of a PAWS Assistance Dog .

More information is at pawswithacause dot org

Keep up with all the music we've been playing at WYCE dot org.

Our Online Playlist features detailed information on songs we play -- you can also rate what you've heard.

Just click on the 'Playlist Archive' button at WYCE dot org to start exploring.

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

Revive & Thrive Project is a local non-profit organization that aims to nourish greater Grand Rapids, one meal at a time. 

Since 2015, Revive & Thrive Project has served over 70,000 nutritious, home-delivered meals to individuals and families facing a health crisis in greater Grand Rapids. 

Meals are provided with a focus on improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and creating a community of vital support.

To learn how you can support Revive & Thrive Project  by serving as a volunteer or by making a financial donation, visit reviveandthriveproject dot org

HOPE Gardens is a Wyoming-based nonprofit that exists to Help Other People Eat by empowering children, families, and communities to grow their own food.

HOPE Gardens invites you to their Empower U garden on Tuesday, September 17, 6:30-8pm for a Sip and Savor evening celebrating the beauty and flavors of heirloom tomatoes and refreshing mocktails crafted by mixologist Michael Bryan, featuring fresh herbs from the garden. 

All proceeds from the event will help HOPE Gardens grow with students in school gardens. 

Registration for the event plus more info is online at Hopegardensgr dot org 

More information on Hope Gardens is available at hopegardensgr dot org.

The Franciscan Life Process Center will be hosting their 10th annual Franciscan Rhythms 5K, benefiting its music therapy program and land restoration efforts on Saturday, Oct. 5.