Daija Barrett

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Daija Barrett

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The annual Grand Rapids YMCA White Elephant sale is said to be the largest sale of its type in Grand Rapids with donations from all across West Michigan. It's an annual fundraiser put on by the Grand Rapids YMCA Service Club.

3 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Daija Barrett

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Raggidy Rollery Derby is celebrating two decades of hard hits, fast jams and roller derby excellence this weekend. On Saturday, April 19, the league will play a double-header at home at JAM Sports in Grandville to commemorate its anniversary. Doors to the event will open at 4 p.m., and it will run through 9 p.m.  The first game kicks off at 4:30 p.m., featuring the All Stars vs. Naptown A from Indianapolis, Indiana. Following this, the second game will be Attack vs.

2 months ago | wzzm13.com | Daija Barrett

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two Grand Rapids-area leaders are being honored for their work expanding access to "play therapy." "What we're seeing culturally here, West Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan and across our country, is a lack of access to play in general," said Jacqueline Scherer, founder and executive director of The PlaygroundGR. When people can access play and therapy, Scherer says that's when true healing takes place through play therapy.

Jan 15, 2025 | abc10.com | Daija Barrett

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — For those who kicked off 2025 on a new fitness journey, "just stick with it," says Kris Tingley, personal trainer and health and wellness specialist at the David D. Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids. Tingley has over 30 years of experience teaching and leading people with fitness goals to a happy, healthy heart for a better lifestyle. She says for decades, she's seen the repeated patterns of fitness topping out New Year resolutions.

Nov 22, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Daija Barrett

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — "Fresh from the Farmhouse: From-Scratch Recipes for Memorable Family Dinners" is a collection of traditional dinner recipes inspired by fresh cooking and ingredients to help anyone create a beautiful, balanced meal for any occasion. Author Rachel Quenzer, a Michigan native, said her love for the kitchen, fresh food and flavors were inspired by family. "The inspiration was really, originally our farm, but what really inspired me in terms of my cooking was my grandmothers.