Baxter Community Center

09/18/2026

Tomorrow, September 19, from 11:00 AM–3:30 PM, Black Girl Joy will host Self Care Saturday: Grief, Loss & Healing, facilitated by Regina Bass, LMSW, a licensed therapist, here at Baxter Community Center!

The workshop will create a supportive space for participants to explore grief in its many forms, including the death of a loved one, divorce, family estrangement, health changes, career loss, infertility, friendship loss, and other major life transitions.

Registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/self-care-saturday-grief-loss-and-healing

09/18/2026

Join us on Sunday, September 20th from 4-6pm for an afternoon of relaxation, nature and community with our Yoga on the Flower Farm fundraiser!

Join us at Blackbird Farms for an hour of slow-flow yoga followed by U-pick flower bouquets. All donations will benefit our programs here at Baxter Community Center!.

RSVP:

09/10/2026

*FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH @ 6:30-7:30PM*

It’s time to WERQ it out! Report to the dance floor and Join Briette for the wildly addictive cardio dance class, WERQ! WERQ (pronounced “work”). Get an intense calorie burn with fresh choreography and easy to follow dance moves. This is a judgement free dance space so just enjoy and feel the music!

Fifty-Five minutes of Dancing! Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. All dance and fitness abilities welcome.

Walk-in, or RSVP online at:

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09/10/2026

*NO HUSTLE TONIGHT 9/10! *

There will be no Hustle Dance class tonight. We'll be back next week!

08/26/2026

Our Marketplace pantry will have adjusted hours Friday August, 28-Tuesday September 8th. During this time, our team will be taking a much-needed break for cleaning, maintenance, staff training, and team building before the Labor Day holiday. This time will help us refresh our space, strengthen our team, and continue to show up for our neighbors. Normal hours will resume Wednesday, September 9th.

08/24/2026

We are in need of a mobile volunteer to help us pick up food from North Kent Connect in Rockford on Wednesday, August 26th between 9am-11am and drop it off to our Marketplace pantry here at Baxter Community Center.

If you are looking to give back to your community, have a vehicle with space for about 10 banana boxes of food, and a bit of free time Wednesday morning, please contact Lindsay at [email protected].

08/20/2026

Our Child Development Center enrollment is open! We have part-time and full-time slots available for ages 8 weeks- 4 years! Sign your child up today: https://wearebaxter.org/education/child-development-center/

08/05/2026

Beyond the Baby Registry is a FREE community event connecting expecting and new families with the trusted local experts who will support them through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

Educational speakers. Ask the Doula Panel. Build your village before baby arrives.

📆 August 16, 2026: 12pm- 4pm
📍 The Grand Celebration Center

https://momsgrandrapids.com/btbr-event

06/06/2026

☀️ Summer @ Baxter – Request for Proposals! ☀️

Baxter Community Center is seeking qualified instructors, organizations, and community partners to provide 6 weeks of summer programming beginning June 22, 2026.

We're looking for engaging programs in areas such as:

🔬 STEAM
💃 Dance
🎨 Art
⚽ Sports & Fitness
🎭 And more!

If you have a program that can inspire, educate, and engage youth this summer, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Proposal Deadline: June 14, 2026
📝 Submit Your Proposal: https://bit.ly/SummerRFP

05/21/2026

Last week, Baxter Community Center was honored to be highlighted for our continued partnership with the American Heart Association - Michigan at their Grand Rapids Heart Ball.

Together, we are dedicated to continue increasing access of fresh produce, health education, and lifesaving intervention skills in our community.