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

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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
  • Celebrating the power of short stories with Kent District Library(09-21-24)

    Celebrating the power of short stories with Kent District Library(09-21-24)
    Sep 20 2024

    This week on the program, Phil Tower talks with Josh Mosey, KDL's Digital Marketing Strategist and leader of the Write Michigan team. Kent District Library recently announced its thirteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew over 1,150 entries last year.  

    Michigan writers of all ages are invited to enter, with separate categories for youth, teens, and adults. Winning entries will be published, and the top writers will receive cash prizes. 

    Stories can be submitted at writemichigan.org through Saturday, November 30


    Online: Kent District Library
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    14 mins
  • Revitalizing a neighborhood gem with The Fans of Valley Field (09-14-24)

    Revitalizing a neighborhood gem with The Fans of Valley Field (09-14-24)
    Sep 20 2024

    On the program this week, Phil Tower speaks with Paul Soltysiak - Vice-President and Co-Founder of Fans Of Valley Field, and Steve Tibbe - Chief Officer of Fans Of Valley Field.

    Fans of Valley Field is a grassroots effort to restore and revitalize Sullivan Field (originally named Valley Field), a historic baseball field located on the West Side of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

    The field opened in 1937 on Grand Rapids’ west side.

    The organization's long-term plan is to restore, revive, and give the historic ballpark a new sense of purpose through a coordinated effort between private and public partnerships.


    Online: Fans of Valley Field
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    15 mins
  • 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

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