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New Horizons Band at Congress Elementary

by Karen Dunnam (Veloise)

Submitted 02-01-2012 under

The West Michigan New Horizons Music Ensembles provides music-making opportunities for adults, including basic band and orchestra programs. Our "Red Band" performs concert band literature in settings such as senior residences and the...

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Family Promise fights homelessness with help from community

by Melissa Beaver (Melissa Beaver)

Submitted 12-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Imagine you are a child and your mother just told you that your family is moving. Your dad left about a month ago and you're not sure where you and your mom and your little brother are going to stay. All your life you have had a safe, dependable...

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Live Nativity planned for December 11

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFIT

A family event that will delight and inspire people of all ages, we will begin our journey on Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. with a candlelight walk led by the Three Kings through the St. Francis Sculpture Garden to the manger...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

by Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble (careballet)

Submitted 11-11-2011 under

  CARE’s annual Thanksgiving Weekend production of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is the perfect way to start the Holiday Season. A familiar poem, traditional holiday music, creative choreography and an energetic ...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas - A Holiday Ballet

by Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble (careballet)

Submitted 11-11-2011 under

  CARE’s annual Thanksgiving Weekend production of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is the perfect way to start the Holiday Season. A familiar poem, traditional holiday music, creative choreography and an energetic ...

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas - A Holiday Ballet

by Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble (careballet)

Submitted 11-11-2011 under

  CARE’s annual Thanksgiving Weekend production of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is the perfect way to start the Holiday Season. A familiar poem, traditional holiday music, creative choreography and an energetic ...

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Literacy Center collects 4,289 books for Family Literacy Program

by Literacy Center of West Michigan (LiteracyCenter)

Submitted 10-21-2011 under NONPROFIT

The Literacy Center of West Michigan surpassed their goal of collecting 2,000 children’s books by collecting 4,289 books. Books for Bedtime, which ran from September 20-October 11, was the first book drive that the Literacy Center has hosted....

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BIG STUFF From the Permanent Collection

by Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids Pu...)

Submitted 10-10-2011 under

  Guests will see an inspired selection of fan favorites on display for a limited time including unique vehicles, great beasts and significant inventions. Due to limited space and preservation concerns, only 10% of the Museum's collection...

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In studio: 200 volunteers to build new playground in Aberdeen Park in just six hours

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFIT

Don't have time to listen right now? Download the MP3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW (10:13) Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and Amway join us on air to talk about their efforts, along with Creston Neighborhood Association and a few...

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Books for Bedtime Book Drive

by Literacy Center of West Michigan (LiteracyCenter)

Submitted 08-30-2011 under

The Literacy Center of West Michigan will be hosting “Books for Bedtime”, a book drive to benefit families in the Literacy Center’s Family Literacy Program.  “Books for Bedtime” will run September 20-October 11...

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