The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is offering free radon test kits to residents throughout January as part of National Radon Action Month.

Radon, a radioactive gas, is undetectable by sight, smell, or taste but it can kill. The only way to know if radon is in your home is through testing. This is an ideal time to test your home as windows and doors are sealed for the winter. 

The Kent County Health Department recommends all homes be tested every two to three years.

Radon testing kits are available during regular business hours at: 

• Kent County Health Department on Fuller Avenue NE; 
• The Kent County Health Department North County Clinic in Cedar Springs; 
• Sheldon Complex Clinic, on Franklin SE
• The Health department's South Clinic located on Kalamazoo SE in Kentwood

Only one radon test kit per household will be provided.

For more information, county residents should contact the Kent County Health Department at 616-632-6900

CASA of Kent County needs more volunteers, they are inviting you to join them for a casual evening of food and conversation to learn more about what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a child in Kent County.

CASA of Kent County constantly receives requests for volunteers to advocate for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.

To learn about what it takes to become a CASA volunteer, register for a volunteer interest mixer at the Mitten Brewing Company on Thursday, February 8th, from 4:30 to 6 PM. The Mitten Brewing Company is at 527 Leonard St.

Current CASA volunteers will be there to share their stories and answer questions.

You can learn more and register for the event at casakentco dot org forward slash events

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles features local and national musicians on Friday and Saturday, karaoke on Monday, "Turnstiles Unplugs" on Tuesday, and open mic night every Thursday, as Turnstiles invites artists of all levels to share their talents.

They're open for lunch and dinner and feature a variety of Craft beers, hand-made cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

Turnstiles features live jazz on their open stage with Tommy Pancy every Sunday from 2-5pm.

Hours, plus information on live music is at Turnstiles G R dot com

Did you know that half a million children in Michigan live in food insecure households? 

More than 34,000 of those children live right here in West Michigan.

The only way we will realize a hunger-free community is by getting there together. 

Kids' Food Basket is a food equity nonprofit supporting West Michigan kids and families by increasing access to healthy, nourishing meals.

More information at kids food basket dot org.

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting The Dead South at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on December 10th.

The Dead South are a Canadian based folk-bluegrass band, initially formed in 2012.

Tickets and more information on The Dead South at GLC Live at 20 Monroe are available online at livenation dot com.

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and Be Nice are sponsoring a Kids And Family Expo at DeVos Place on Saturday, January 27th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

The Kids and Family Expo is all about empowering a family's overall wellness through interactive, educational, & physical activities!  

Tickets and more information on the Kids and Family Expo presented by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan are available at be nice dot org

Support for WYCE comes from the Flat River Grill, part of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants.

The Flat River Grill offers out-of-town dining in downtown Lowell, featuring Flat River and Showboat views.

Their diverse menu has entrees like Honey and Black Pepper Beef Brisket, Southern Fried Chicken, Thai Chicken Pizza, and more... plus several craft beers, hand-infused spirits, and craft cocktails.

The newest addition, The Tributary, is designed to complement the Flat River Grill's dining room and 4-season patio.

Information is at the gilmore collection dot com forward slash flat river grill.

Support for WYCE comes from The Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting The Mountain Goats on April 9th.

The Mountain Goats are an indie rock group that have been performing together for decades now.

They'll be on tour with their latest album, "Jenny From Thebes."

Tickets and more information for The Mountain Goats at The Kalamazoo State Theatre on April 9th are available at k a z o o state dot com.

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting The Dead South at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on December 10th.

The Dead South are a Canadian based folk-bluegrass band, initially formed in 2012.

Tickets and more information on The Dead South at GLC Live at 20 Monroe are available online at livenation dot com.

Support for WYCE comes from the Flat River Grill, part of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants.

The Flat River Grill offers out-of-town dining in downtown Lowell, featuring Flat River and Showboat views.

Their diverse menu has entrees like Honey and Black Pepper Beef Brisket, Southern Fried Chicken, Thai Chicken Pizza, and more... plus several craft beers, hand-infused spirits, and craft cocktails.

The newest addition, The Tributary, is designed to complement the Flat River Grill's dining room and 4-season patio.

Information is at the gilmore collection dot com forward slash flat river grill.