Daily Archives: November 17, 2017

Stephanie Thomas achieves All-American status at NJCAA Division I National Championship

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Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas

Congratulations to Stephanie Thomas, who achieved All-American status at the NJCAA Division I National Championship!

Thomas — a freshman who ran in her first 5k only two months ago — finished 35 overall (19:20.0) in the women’s championship race at Nationals. She is the first athlete in GRCC’s cross country program to earn All-American honors.

A Grand Rapids Christian High School graduate, she was also named to the All-Region XII First Team and received All-MCCAA, MCCAA All-Freshman, and MCCAA Freshman of the Year honors.

GRCC In the News, 11-17-17

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Report finds gaps in funding, services for Kent Co. kids

Nov. 16, 2017; WOOD Radio

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new report shows large gaps in services and funding for young children in Kent County.

… Claudia Jones works at one of the childcare centers that partners with First Steps Kent. As a preschool assistant instructor at the GRCC Early Childhood Learning Lab and a mother of three, she has seen the benefits of preschool.

GR Mag’s top weekend picks

Nov. 16, 2017; Grand Rapids Magazine

Get in the holiday spirit or take flight with dragons this weekend in GR. You can also join the celebration of a 10-year-old favorite, attend a performance by contestants from one of the most popular reality TV shows and in classic Beer City fashion, learn about how some of the city’s favorite brews got their distinct flavors. This weekend is jam-packed with events you won’t want to miss.

BEER & DRAGONS

(Thursday)

If the name wasn’t enticing enough, Grand Rapids Public Museum has partnered with New Holland Brewing and Grand Rapids Community College for a beer tasting and interactive presentation event. Starting with New Holland’s famous Dragon’s Milk, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the process of determining flavor that the brewers wanted for featured beers and find out which New Holland beers were accidental discoveries.

55 Holiday Gift Experience Ideas — Your Local Shopping Guide for Kids and Families

Nov. 16, 2017; grkids.com

If you’d like to give or receive experiences rather than toys this holiday, here’s your list!

… Gifts for Mom

… Sign her up for language classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Then plan an international trip to let her use her new skills!