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Debate grows over second farmers market proposal in Three Rivers

What began as a request to use park space has since developed into a broader public debate over downtown priorities, city process, and whether Three Rivers can support two farmers markets at once. Three Rivers has an established weekly market operated by the Huss Project. Supporters of the proposed Scidmore Park market say a second event could create more activity downtown, and offer families another community gathering space. Critics, including some existing vendors, say the city may not have enough customers or vendors to sustain both long term.

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Save the date: Watershed Voice Artist Showcase

The sixth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase, a celebration of local musicians, spoken word artists, and local journalism, will return to The Huss Project this summer in Three Rivers.

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Useless Creatures to donate all of today’s sales to tornado relief

Useless Creatures Brewing Company plans to donate all sales today, Thursday, March 12 to tornado recovery efforts. All of the money will go to The Huss Project who has been organizing volunteers, collecting donations, and providing resources for those in need in the wake of the tornado. 

Huss Project offering paid summer internship for WMU students in Three Rivers

The 10-week internship generally runs through the organization’s Back to School Celebration at the August Second Saturday Farmers Market. Interns are paid $17.50 per hour and are expected to work about 20 hours per week. Every other week, they attend professional development training at Western Michigan University as part of the Broncos LEAD program. For Co-founder Rob Vander-Giessen Reitsma, the internship is about more than seasonal help — it’s about formation. “We hope students learn about small-scale food production, community development in a small town, and how our work is rooted in the core values of our organization,” he said.

From block party to backpacks: Huss Project kicks off school year in Three Rivers

Event organizer and *culture is not optional Executive Director Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma estimates that nearly 2,000 people attended the annual Back to School Celebration over the weekend.

The Huss Project’s ‘Back to School Celebration’ returns to Three Rivers Saturday

Every August, the Huss Project (1008 8th St.) transforms its space into a hub of generosity and community spirit. At the heart of the celebration is a giveaway of 500 high-quality backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Keep Your Voice Down: Artist Showcase lineup drop

Keep Your Voice Down hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears Jr. reveal the lineup for the fifth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase, which will take place later this month at The Huss Project in Three Rivers. The duo also explores the role of AI in content creation and journalism, what is lost in the over reliance of such technology, and what society stands to gain by re-embracing human creativity and connection.

Huss Project hosting Fall Color Tour Farmer’s Market

The event includes 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. tours of the urban farm, along with popcorn, hot cider, and other special treats.

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Back to School Celebration Saturday at Huss Project

Five-hundred backpacks with school supplies will be handed out, according to Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma, the executive director of *culture is not optional.

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Huss Project accepts $50K Hometown Grant from T-Mobile

Three Rivers was one of 25 communities across America to receive a $50,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile. The award was celebrated Saturday.

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