Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Chris Dupont with Kylee Phillips.

Both Michigan Natives, they'll be bringing a night of folk music to Midtown GR on Friday, April 26th.

Chris Dupont and Kylee Phillips will be performing with special guest Max Lockwood.

More information can be found at the midtown gr dot com.

Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan to help keep community radio alive and well in West Michigan for years to come.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE for years to come. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower(phil@grcmc.org) for our trusted recommendations. Th you for your support!

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting another summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city.

The city offers 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes that will run weekly from May 13 to Aug. 22. 

These fitness classes will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday, and are free of charge; no registration is required.

Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

More information is available on the city of Grand Rapids website at grandrapidsmi dot gov

Support for WYCE comes from Buses by The Beach, presenting its annual Bus Benefit 2024.

Running on May 24th through 27th, Memorial Day weekend, in Trufant, Michigan.

Buses By the Beach is a nonprofit in support of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the world's largest Burn Support Organization based in Grand Rapids.  

The event will feature activities and live music throughout the weekend, including performances by Desmond Jones, Roosevelt Diggs, Hannah Rose Graves Band, Pocket Watch, and others.

Tickets and more information at BUSES BY THE BEACH DOT ORG.

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan is sponsoring its annual Stomp Out Stigma 5k Walk for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, May 18 at the GVSU Campus -Seward Lot in Downtown Grand Rapids. 

Registration begins at 8 AM on the day of the walk and the walk begins at 9 AM. Proceeds from the walk benefit Be Nice programs and awareness throughout the West Michigan community.

The "Be Nice" action plan educates students about mental illnesses and encourages them to exchange stereotypes for understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Registration is FREE for the Stomp Out Stigma 5k Walk, and available now at BeNice dot org.  That's be nice dot o-r-g.