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Vibrant Futures wants Kent County parents and caregivers to know about their Little Scholars program.

The Little Scholars program is designed to teach parents how to learn and reinforce important techniques for strengthening growth, child development, and learning for their infant, toddler or preschool child.  

Parent coaching can be done at home, by phone, Zoom, or in a convenient location of your choice.  

Cost for this program is covered by the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and is offered to parents of children between 0 to 5 years old in Kent County. 

Interested persons can learn more at vibrant futures mi dot org forward slash little-scholars.

This season, a hike in nature could win you cool prizes! 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge, now through December 31st. 

Staff from The Land Conservancy of West Michigan have hung big red holiday bows on trees at nature preserves throughout West Michigan. Your challenge is to go on a hike, find a bow, and take a photo. 

Your entries earn you chances to win prizes donated by local businesses and artists. 

Learn more at nature nearby dot 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