WYCE's Community Connection (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

By: WYCE Independent Community Radio
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  • WYCE's Community Connection is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations in our region. WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, blues, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist because of listener support. Please consider donating: http://www.wyce.org
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Episodes
  • A preview of the 2024 Grand Rapids African American Art & Music Festival(09-07-24)

    A preview of the 2024 Grand Rapids African American Art & Music Festival(09-07-24)
    Sep 9 2024

    On this episode, host Allison Donahue welcomes Lisa Knight, board chair for the Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival and a city commissioner for Grand Rapids’ 2nd Ward.

    The festival will be held on Saturday, September 14, from noon to 10 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.

    The Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival is an annual festival celebrating African-American art, live music, dance, culture, and people.


    More information can be found online:

    The Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival
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    16 mins
  • Empowering West Michigan families to grow their own food with HOPE Gardens(08-31-24)

    Empowering West Michigan families to grow their own food with HOPE Gardens(08-31-24)
    Aug 30 2024

    On the program this week, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Julie Brunson, executive director of HOPE Gardens, a local nonprofit based in Wyoming, MI.

    HOPE Gardens was established nine years ago with the mission of teaching nature-based gardening, a sustainable, cost-effective, and organic method.

    Their main focus is establishing educational gardens in schools, which not only teach about nature-based gardening but also provide engaging and interactive learning experiences for students from kindergarten through high school.

    Their staff spends significant time in schools, fostering in students a passion for growing their own food.

    To date, they have 13 gardens in the Wyoming area and hope to add more in the future.

    Online: HOPE Gardens


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    14 mins
  • Previewing Grand Rapids' Fiesta Mexicana with Ruben Ramos, President, The Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan(08-24-24)

    Previewing Grand Rapids' Fiesta Mexicana with Ruben Ramos, President, The Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan(08-24-24)
    Aug 27 2024

    On the program this week, host Allison Donahue spoke with Ruben Ramos, president of the Mexican Heritage Association.

    The Mexican Heritage Association exists to promote and educate the public about Mexican culture, customs, history, traditions, and the contributions of Americans with Mexican Heritage through promoting and participating in community events and services.

    Ruben joined Allison to preview Fiesta Mexicana, happening September 13-15th on Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

    Fiesta Mexicana is the annual, vibrant celebration of Mexican culture in West Michigan.

    Festivities include the popular "Grito de Independencia" ceremony, where the festival leaders honor the heroes of the Mexican community.

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    Online:

    Fiesta Mexicana

    Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan
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    15 mins
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