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Tri del Sol

by Sierra Cole (sierra)

Submitted 05-13-2013 under

         Sprint - Olympic - Triathlon and Duathlon and Kids Triathlon Tri del Sol is a requisite summer event held on the beautiful grounds of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin located in Middleville, Michigan. Often...

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Grand Rapids Symphony Family Series: The Listener

by Grand Rapids Symphony (grsym)

Submitted 01-09-2013 under

Two zany characters bring "the art of listening" to life: a bugle playing mime and a tap dancing ballerina. Free pre-concert activities, including an instrument petting zoo, 2 pm. Family concerts are one-hour musical experiences specially...

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Statewide funding cut hurts local families

by Family Futures (FamilyFutures)

Submitted 10-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

On October 1, state funding for the Prevention Pilot Project in Michigan was unexpectedly cut from 11 service agencies in Grand Rapids, Flint and metro Detroit. These agencies had been responsible for reducing caseloads for Child Protective Services...

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Jay Starkey: Servicing the community one pair of shoes, one donation at a time

by Diondra Henderson (diondrahenderson)

Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS

Jay Starkey reaches out to the community one donation and one pair of shoes at a time. Starkey is executive director of In the Image, a non-profit organization on Grand Rapids southwest side. In the Image is a faith-based non-profit that turns...

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Kids' ArtFest 2012: A Birthday Celebration

by Grand Rapids Children's Museum (GRCM)

Submitted 08-15-2012 under

  Live music, art, dancing, performers, creativity, FUN! Sunday, September 30th, 2012. Noon to 5pm. Veteran’s Park and Sheldon Street in front of the museum. The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is having a birthday! Come help us...

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Barnstormer to Benefit Thrive

by Thrive: A Refugee Support Program (refugeesupportgr)

Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

What could be better than having a concert to raise money for local refugees? Having twelve concerts, we think! Thrive: A Refugee Support Program is very excited to announce our inaugural Rockford Barnstormer event! Join us for a family-friendly...

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School supply drive to benefit D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Home youth

by Danielle Krolewicz (Djkrow)

Submitted 08-07-2012 under NEWS

It’s August, meaning there is only one short month until Labor Day-- and back to school. With the sadness of summer ending also comes the excitement of school starting. For some West Michigan youth, however, it can be a difficult transition,...

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KaBOOM! and Amway partnered again on June 8 for D.A. Blodgett - St. John's

by Lindsey Smart (lindsey.smart)

Submitted 06-22-2012 under NEWS

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's has been building "homes and hope" for children since 1887. The nonprofit organization, which provides services such as adoption and foster care, has wanted a playground for years. They received a surprise...

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Catalyst Radio: 43rd annual Festival of the Arts takes over downtown June 1, 2, 3

by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 05-25-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW The 2012 Festival of the Arts co-chairs Vance Fennell and Andrea Scheckel are guests on this edition of Catalyst Radio. This 43rd annual...

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