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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 beca ...
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From Olympic medals to traditional crowns, our world is teeming with various competitions. Some are driven by the desire to win, while others aim for specific goals such as relationships, finances, or societal status. We all seek victories in different aspects of life. However, what victories truly matter? Often, chasing these goals leads us to fle…
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On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower spoke with Jason Wheeler, co-founder of The Great Lakes Music Camp, a talented musician and founder of The Round Creek String Band. Jason told us that the 7th year of The Great Lakes Music Camp is honored to return to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan at Camp Blodgett, October 3-6, 2024…
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On this week's episode episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Janet Zahn, co-chair, of Grand Rapids Climate Coalition. The Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is a growing alliance of individuals, community groups, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, faith groups, businesses, and educational institutions. The Grand Rapids Climate Coalit…
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On this week's program, WYCE station manager Phil Tower welcomes Daryl Reece, co-founder, along with his wife, Debra Reece, of the Pieces of Reeces Foundation. Pieces of Reeces Foundation is again presenting the annual Piecing Together Unity Festival on Saturday, August 17, at Rosa Parks Circle and downtown Grand Rapids. The festival runs from 1 to…
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On this week's program, host Phil Tower speaks with Noemi Gonzalez, Community Engagement Coordinator with Grandville Avenue for Arts and Humanities(GAAH). Grandville Avenue for Arts and Humanities is once again sponsoring Girls Rock! Grand Rapids. 2024 marks the 11th year of Girls Rock! Grand Rapids camp and the staff at GAAH are excited to continu…
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In this week's program, Phil Tower speaks with Jennifer Kasper, assistant director with MobileGR. We covered a number of issues in our conversation, including some soon to happen. Parking increases at meters and city own parking ramps for the city of grand Rapids, we also discussed the use of bikes and electric scooters, as well as DAH Routes, ridi…
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The Bible talks about how we are in a fight. This fight is not against people but is a spiritual battle. It is crucial not to be passive in dealing with the devil. Understanding his strategies and how he tries to steer us away from the fulfilling life God intends for us is essential. Jesus sacrificed Himself to grant us power over the devil and his…
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Wisdom is so valuable in changing your mindset. Accumulating wisdom is crucial for transforming your outlook on life. It serves as the bridge between your current state and your aspirations. By aligning your mindset with your desires, you can manifest success and achieve your goals effectively.ResLife Ministry
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On this weeks episode, we speak with John Gorney, Director of Public Works for the City of Grand Rapids The City of Grand Rapids has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), The Recycling Partnership, and Prairie Robotics to launch a six-month pilot project. This innovative initiative utilizes high-tech …
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On this week's episode, host Phil Tower(in for Allison Donahue) speaks with Bruce Doll, Vice President of the Fallasburg Historical Society, and Bruce Ling, Musician/Band Leader, a long-time supporter of the Fallasburg Historical Society. The third annual Fallasburg Village Celebration will be held on Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM in the historic Fal…
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Our lives are meant to be lived to the fullness of what God originally designed us for. We so often fill our lives to the brim, don't take care of ourselves and eat and sleep poorly and then wonder why we are dry, empty and full of anxiety and depression. It's time to make some intentional decisions and rise to the occasion and grab hold of the hea…
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On this week's program, Phil Tower speaks with Veronica Horsley-Pettigrew, the Community Outreach and Marketing Supervisor at Care Resources, and Karen Altom, the office manager with Care Resources Christmas, about their Christmas in July effort for older persons served by their programs. Care Resources is a West Michigan-based program for people 5…
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This week, host Allison Donahue, program manager at The Rapidian, speaks with Maris Brummel, a Public Health Epidemiologist at the Kent County Health Department. The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) recently completed its latest Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), highlighting the most pressing health concerns as identified by county resi…
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On this week's episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Bob Bernhardt, Pops Conductor, Grand Rapids Symphony and John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications for Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Once again the Grand Rapids Symphony Will be appearing on three different evenings at the 5/3 Bank Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sc…
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On this week's episode, host Allison Donahue welcomes Jazz McKinney, MA, LLP. Jazz is the executive director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center. On June 21, 1988, the first Pride Celebration was held at the Monroe Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids. Over the last 35+ years, it has now grown into one of the largest one-day events in Grand Rapids. G…
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Do you struggle to express yourself in worship? Do you wonder why people in church raise there hands or bow down low? Each and every person is responsible to give their authentic self to the Lord in worship. When He is Lord of our life and we keep Him in right position over our hearts it allows us to express ourselves freely in worship to God and t…
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On this week's program, host Phil Tower welcomes Missy Summers, Executive Director, Festival of the Arts, Grand Rapids. Mark your calendars! The Festival of the Arts is back, and it's happening from June 7th to 9th in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Don't miss out on this exciting event that brings together art, music, and food in one vibra…
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God's desire is that we would live a life filled with the Holy Spirit's power. It's a free gift and it allows us to do all that God has prepared for us and to be all that He created and redeemed us to be. He is a good Father and wants to give you the Holy Spirit in fullest measure.ResLife Ministry
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On this week's episode, host Allison Donahue speaks with Amy Acton, CEO of The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Buses By The Beach President, Beth Smith about the upcoming bus benefit May 24-27 (Memorial Day Weekend) Bus Benefit is presented by Buses by the Beach at Smiling Acres in Trufant, MI. It is a fundraiser for the Phoenix Society for …
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