Name: This means WAR!: The Fight Against Human Trafficking
Start: 2026-09-29
End: 2026-09-29

At Ruth’s Chris Grand Rapids we’re picky about our steaks. That’s why we serve only the finest USDA Prime beef available. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, try our Chef’s Seasonal Specials, fresh seafood selections, and homemade desserts. Casual attire. Private dining also available.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Upscale food, big city atmosphere, casual attire. Cuisine of Spain with a Latin and Cuban flair. Specializing in Tapas, Sangria, Sherries, Ports and wonderful wine list.

San Chez Bistro

Fresh-off-the-boat ocean cuisine is served in a casually elegant atmosphere. Choose from more than a dozen fresh catch selections, classic New England treasures, specialty pastas or fine beef.

Leo's

Social Misfits is proud to feature scratch-made waffle dishes, both savory and sweet, along with micro-roasted, artisanal coffee and craft cocktails. Enjoy all day long; equally suited for an unordinary lunch, dinner date, or boozy brunch with friends.

Social Misfits

Made-from-scratch comfort fare meets authentic global classics in the kitchen of the world’s first celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck. Known for his genuine warmth and love of craft, Wolfgang offers gourmet pizzas, appetizers, salads, noodles and entrees for lunch and dinner in this casual and inviting restaurant. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine in our bar overlooking the tranquil Grand River.

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

Experience a different spin on bowling – shorter lanes, smaller balls, thinner pins and three rolls per frame instead of two. It’s easy for all ages to play … but it’s not necessarily easy to get strikes!

Woodrows is located inside downtown’s [Amway Grand Plaza Hotel](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/amway-grand-plaza-curio-collection-by-hilton/11354/). You don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to play, and you don’t need to rent shoes and a ball, either – just show up and pay for a lane (or [make a reservation](https://secure.meriq.com/woodrowsduckpin/) in advance). Woodrows offers a wide variety of beers, wines and craft cocktails you can enjoy between frames. Happy hour drink specials are offered Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm. Come see why this century-old sport is all the rage again!

Woodrows DuckPin Bowling

See the nation’s hottest touring concerts, family shows and sporting events at Van Andel Arena, West Michigan’s largest indoor entertainment venue and Billboard’s #13 Best Arena in the World in 2025! Ranked in Billboard’s 10,000-15,000 capacity category, Van Andel Arena hosts a year-round schedule of crowd-pleasing acts such as the Zac Brown Band, Post Malone, Nate Bargatze, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and Monster Trucks. Van Andel is also the home “field” of three professional sports teams: the Grand Rapids Griffins, a Detroit Red Wings affiliate; the Grand Rapids Gold, affiliated with the Denver Nuggets; and the Grand Rapids Rise, a major-league women’s volleyball team. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, within a 10-minute walk of 300+ restaurants, shops and nightlife venues, Van Andel Arena is the heart of the city’s thriving entertainment scene.

Van Andel Arena

At Panera Bread our experienced Catering Coordinators take the stress out of meal planning, by preparing fresh, delicious meals you can feel good about eating. We cater to groups of all size, from 5-5,000+, and we deliver it right to your meeting. We are advocates for clean food, and are committed to sourcing and serving high-quality ingredients without artificial additives. We offer a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, and have are able to accommodate special dietary needs.

Panera Bread - Downtown

Foxtail Coffee at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids offers specialty coffee in a historic setting. Located inside the iconic former Pantlind Hotel, this café sits beneath one of the world’s largest gold-leaf ceilings. Just steps from the Grand River, DeVos Place, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, it’s perfectly positioned for visitors exploring the city. Guests can enjoy handcrafted drinks, light bites, Foxtail Gelato, and signature affogatos before heading out to experience nearby attractions, dining, and nightlife.

Foxtail Coffee - Grand Plaza

This new, modern lounge offers an excellent relaxing atmosphere to enjoy our breakfast buffet in the morning with create-your-own omelets, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, baked goods and more. In the evening, it's the place you want to meet friends and enjoy craft cocktails, fine wine, premium beer and delicious light eats. Live entertainment on the weekends provides background music to perfect your experience.

Rendezvous

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

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Join Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) for an engaging evening of education, awareness, and hope as we mark 20 years of fighting human trafficking and empowering communities to respond.

**Rebecca McDonald, founder and president of WAR, Int’l, is to present this powerful program** to highlight the realities of trafficking and the impact of rescue, restoration, and empowerment.

**The presentation will take place on Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 5:30 pm.**

Whether you are new to the issue or have long supported the fight against trafficking, this evening will equip you with practical knowledge, inspiring stories, and meaningful ways to help build circles of protection in your own community.

**You are invited to arrive early to Shop with Purpose. Products made by, and sold in support of, rescued and at-risk women will be available for sale beginning at 3:30 pm.**

The event will be held at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.\*  
*\* Please note that the museum is serving solely as the venue for this event and is not a host, sponsor, or presenting organization.*

**This free event is open to the public, but seating is limited. Reserve your seat today!**

**When:**  
September 29, 2026

**Times:**  
3:30 pm ~ Shop with Purpose  
5:30 pm ~ Presentation

**Where:**  
Grand Rapids Art Museum  
101 Monroe Center St NW  
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

**Any questions? Please call (616) 855-0796 or email us info@warinternational.org.**

Unable to make it, [Shop with Purpose here](https://warchestboutique.com/)!

This means WAR!: The Fight Against Human Trafficking

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