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Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser

by Shannon Cunningham (shannoncunningham)

Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

This Thursday, April 26, The Grand Rapids Red Project, an organization dedicated to creating awareness and educating individuals about HIV/AIDS and other life-altering diseases, will join more than 55 cities throughout the United States and Canada...

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TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights

by The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) (humanrightsTEAM)

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

  The Pyramid Scheme and The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) are having the sequel to TEAMwork: A Night of Dance and Drag for Diversity, which took place in December with over 200+ attendees. 4 Bands, 6 Fierce Drag Queens,...

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Tenth annual Tour de Westside to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services

by Danielle Krolewicz (Djkrow)

Submitted 03-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Nothing says spring like cold beers and a relaxing bicycle ride through the city. Put the two together and you’ve got the Tour de Westside. This year marks the 10th anniversary (and 11th occasion) of the Tour, which is set to take place on...

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GRCC students, artists, local hip-hop community team up to make change

by Alexandra Fluegel (alexfluegel)

Submitted 03-26-2012 under NEWS

Since 1993, national organization Camfed (the Campaign for Female Education) has been fighting poverty and AIDS by educating young women in impoverished areas of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi, and the upcoming benefit offers Grand...

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Catalyst Radio: Women At Risk works for dignity in West Michigan, internationally

by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Women At Risk International reaches around the world to many conflict and impoverished areas to help women and girls who are the target of...

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Organizers hope plant sale will increase tree cover in Grand Rapids

by Kara Scheerhorn (Kara Scheerhorn)

Submitted 03-22-2012 under NEWS

From now until April 9, greater Grand Rapids residents can do their part to green the landscape and increase urban tree cover by purchasing and planting goods at the 22nd Annual Spring Tree and Shrub Sale. The fundraiser, which encourages...

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19th Annual Bee Dazzling Spellebration

by Literacy Center of West Michigan (LiteracyCenter)

Submitted 03-13-2012 under

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is celebrating its 26th year of serving our community with the 19th Annual Bee Dazzling Spellebration. This year, we will be honoring J.C. Huizenga with our Champion of Literacy Award for his work to improve...

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It's a Whole New World

by San Juan Diego Academy (San Juan Diego ...)

Submitted 03-04-2012 under

The San Juan Diego Academy fundraiser and auction will help guarantee an affordable Catholic education for all children.

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St. Partick's Day VIP Party at McFaddens to benefit Camp O'Malley

by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 03-03-2012 under

  On Saturday, March 17, 2012, The 2nd Annual Irish On Ionia will close Ionia street from the blocks of Weston to Oakes and will consume city lot #3 across from McFadden's (58 Ionia S.W. Grand Rapids, MI). The event will include a...

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St. Partick's Day VIP Party at McFaddens to benefit Camp O'Malley

by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)

Submitted 03-03-2012 under

  On Saturday, March 17, 2012, The 2nd Annual Irish On Ionia will close Ionia street from the blocks of Weston to Oakes and will consume city lot #3 across from McFadden's (58 Ionia S.W. Grand Rapids, MI). The event will include a...

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