Not even the coronavirus could stop the 41st opening of the Holland Farmers Market during the second week in May. However, the pandemic imposes some restrictions on the operation of the outdoor market in compliance with an executive order from Michigan’s governor.
The Learning Kitchen is a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program for middle schoolers offered at Kalamazoo Valley Community College through a partnership between KVCC and Bronson Healthcare.
By reaching beyond direct nutrition and fitness education, PSE initiatives work to change environments and systems, removing barriers that make choosing that healthy snack and getting that physical activity so difficult.
COVID-19 has exacerbated the high levels of isolation today's older adults experience. But many providers are working to ease that loneliness by making calls to check in on Michigan’s elders.
For the past 127 years, there has been no better place to find a quality, Detroit-style hat than Henry the Hatter.
The Eat Well in a SNAP site aims to connect people with support and inspiration for seasonal meals and recipes, resources, and conversations about food.
Holland’s 91st flower show played to a very small audience this year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the first-ever cancellation of the annual Tulip Time Festival.
In a nationwide trend, shops across the country have seen an uptick in sales. And for Detroit Bikes, known for its commuter bikes and models such as the Sparrow, sales have not only skyrocketed but it’s also presented a “heck of a side business”: buying and selling personal protective equipment to organizations that need it most.
Organizations like the Charles Steward Mott Foundation and the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce are providing virtual programs and resources, through YouthQuest and hotspots, to keep Flint students equipped and engaged.
Demonstrations of new physical activities are just one way the Rec-Connect program aims to inspire more physical activity as part of healthy living in the community in a culturally-appropriate way.
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