This week's program features a conversation with host Phil Tower and guest Jim Meeks, co-founder and president of Iris Technology and a member of the Armed Forces Thanksgiving Board. We spoke with Jim about the annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving, which brings together high school students from more than 50 districts across West Michigan for a special Thanksgiving-style lunch with business leaders and members of the military – past and present – during Armed Forces Month in May. The 8th annual event is scheduled for Friday, May 19th at the J.W. Marriott in Downtown Grand Rapids.

Online: Armed Forces Thanksgiving


In the second half of this week's program, we spoke with Karol Maurer, Director of Development and community outreach, at Catholic Charities West Michigan.
Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) will host its third annual Holy Smokes BBQ Competition from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Pigeon Hill Brewing Co., at 895 Fourth St. in downtown Muskegon. The Holy Smokes BBQ Competition, in downtown Muskegon, invites the community to taste and vote for a variety of barbecue entries from local restaurants. All proceeds from this event will go toward CCWM’s St. Gianna Baby and Toddler Pantry in Muskegon.

Online: Catholic Charities West Michigan.