StockBridge Business Association September 22 General Meeting Recap
September’s StockBridge Business Association General Meeting had so much positive energy. We had several new people present that are invested in the area. Others shared about the rich history we have on the WestSide.
Top 5 Places to Eat on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sovengard - There is no cooler setting on Bridge street than The Sovengard. When you walk in off Bridge street you will be blown away by the unique ambiance. Nestled in the back of their Garden level restaurant, their Bier Garten, is the perfect escape for city dwellers and foodies alike. The Scandinavian titles can be a bit intimidating , however, a server’s suggestion has never lead me astray and I’ve always LOVED it! I’ve honestly never had something from here I didn’t enjoy. This restaurant is farm to table and the owners, Rick and Kelly, have created a taste and an environment you will never forget.
Grand Rapids Police Foundation Thank You Note
Thank you for being a part of our community and making the WestSide Stride so much fun!
WestSide Community Clean Up Grand Rapids, Michigan
The event would not have been possible without the presenting sponsors Bridge Street Market and John Ball Zoo. Both businesses had big green initiatives launched around Earth Day. Bridge Street Market has done away with single use plastic bags and asks customers to bring their own bags. They also have reusable ones at their store for 10 cents. John Ball Zoo had a big Earth Day celebration and won a grant to help put on the party.
The event organizers Caylie Peet from The Grand Rapids Chamber and Timmothy Gillis from Rockford Construction did an awesome job putting the event on! Thank you!
NEW DEVELOPMENTS BREATHE LIFE INTO GR’S WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD (MIBIZ)
Starting at the Grand River and stretching west past Stocking Avenue, the Bridge Street corridor is starting to resemble the neighborhood some long-time residents recall from their formative years in the area
Fans of Valley Field AKA Sullivans Field
“Land is transferred from Grand Rapids Public Schools to the City to create Sullivan (Valley) Field. Many baseball teams played at the field, including the American Seating Company team, the Seaters. The field was renamed Sullivan Field in 1996 to honor Bob Sullivan, a long time amateur baseball sponsor. The Grand Rapids Sullivans were a Grand Rapids-based baseball team owned and managed by Bob Sullivan and affiliated with the National Baseball Congress.”
WestSide Clean Up is back…
The westside community cleanup started as a grassroots effort in 2009 when a pair of westside residents got together with their neighbors!
Spreading WestSide Pride One Stride at a Time
Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. the WestSide Stride meets up for a fun walk or run.
