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Amanda Vernon to perform a Lenten concert

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 02-13-2012 under NONPROFIT

On Sunday evening, March 4 at 7:00 p.m., local singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon will present a one-hour concert with prayerful reflections and songs based on the Lenten Sunday Scriptures and Dominican Mystic, Meister Eckhart’s "...

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City Commission to meet February 7

by Nick Manes (nickmanes)

Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS

This Tuesday, February 7, the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for their bi-monthly meeting. On this week's agenda are discussions on tax ememptions for several upcoming real estate projects throughout the city, including the Herkimer...

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Social Charity Club to hold fundraiser benefiting farmers market

by Fulton Street Farmers Market (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 02-03-2012 under NONPROFIT

"Eat, Drink, and Socialize" and the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market (FSFM) will benefit. The Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids is holding their next event Thursday, February 9th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ottawa Tavern (151 Ottawa...

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So this is Grand Rapids: Welcome to winter

by Katie Caralis (kcaralis)

Submitted 01-30-2012 under OPINION

You know it’s winter in Michigan when you struggle to remember the last time you saw the sun. Maybe it’s just the memories of digging my car out of waist-deep snow last year in Boston, but the mild start to this winter leaves me with a...

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Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Rob Cole

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 01-27-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio features one of the citizen journalism reporters publishing on our news site, The Rapidian. With more than a dozen...

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City Commission to meet January 24

by Nick Manes (nickmanes)

Submitted 01-20-2012 under NEWS

This Tuesday, January 24, the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for its bi-monthly meeting. On this week's agenda are a number of hearings to discuss amendments to Brownfield Plans at several local elementary schools; Eastern...

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Inspirations

by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)

Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFIT

Featured Artists at Dominican Center Art Gallery from January 1 – February 28, 2012 are: Joanne Peltz – Multimedia Lucianne Siers, OP – Stone Sculpture Jim VanBeek – Glass Sculpture Dominican Center at Marywood Art...

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City Commission to meet January 10

by Nick Manes (nickmanes)

Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS

This Tuesday, January 10 will be the City Commission's first meeting of the new year. On this week's agenda are a report by the City Clerk in regards to emergency ambulance rates. Ordinances will be covered regarding an amendment...

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David Cobb of Move to Amend visits Grand Rapids

by scott warren (scott warren)

Submitted 01-07-2012 under OPINION

On Thursday January 12, Fountain Street Church will host David Cobb of Move to Amend as the next event in the Duncan Littlefair Great Speaker Series. Local representatives of Move to Amend and Occupy Grand Rapids are co-hosting the event, focused on...

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History Detectives

by Melissa Kornoelje (mkornoelje)

Submitted 01-04-2012 under

A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics...

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