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Sticks and Stones Author Speaks on Bullying, Changing The 'Norm'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Emily Bazelon speaks on bullying in today's culture at GRCC Diversity Series.

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Downtown library celebrates Día de los Muertos

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Public Library is hosting 20 altars created by Grand Rapids residents to honor the deceased and offers educational family activities during Día de los Muertos.

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Avenue for the Arts presents 11th anniversary of Free Radical

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

Free Radical is an annual art event hosted by Avenue for the Arts on the South Division Avenue corridor that celebrates community and supports local businesses.

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Local Photographer puts international spotlight on Grand Rapidian

Submitted 10-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local photographer Steph Harding has won an international photography contest for her image of a local business owner.

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What's Up with the January Series

Submitted 10-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A summary of the upcoming January Series at Calvin College.

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Lee continues discussion on issues of sexuality

Submitted 10-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Justin Lee, executive director of the Gay Christian Network, spoke Tuesday afternoon at Calvin College about the ex-gay movement and how the church should respond to homosexuality.

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GRPD reaches out to residents in community networking event

Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians are invited to meet their community officers over coffee next week.

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Shawnee Park CRC integrates students into leadership

Submitted 10-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Shawnee Park CRC had almost no student involvement four years ago. Now, it is a thriving intergenerational community.

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BaCon to bring local restaurants, breweries together to celebrate America's favorite breakfast meat

Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This year DeltaPlex will host BaCon, a celebration of bacon and beer where restaurants can flex their creativity and attendants can sample from a variety of gourmet dishes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit West Michigan's Kid's Food Basket.

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Center for Inquiry aims to educate, support

Submitted 10-24-2013 under NEWS

CFI Michigan is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes inquiry into science, religion, ethics, secularism and society. On Sept. 30, CFI launched a nationwide advertising campaign that involved placing billboards in Michigan, Indiana, New York and Washington D.C.

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