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Healing a citi(zen)

Submitted 01-07-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Moving beyond mere utility towards aesthetic is vitally important in creating a healthy city.

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Bicycle boot camp offers fitness classes for bike enthusiasts

Submitted 01-07-2014 under NEWS

Central District Cyclery will host a 12 week fitness class to help prepare bicyclists for spring.

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Story Matters: Samantha Grummet finds "anything and everything" at ArtPrize

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Samantha Grummett shares the story of a 5-year-old experiencing ArtPrize and receiving a gift from an artist, and talks about the variety of work available to broaden horizons during ArtPrize.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Candace Benson

Submitted 01-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artist and volunteer, Candace Benson, discovers beautiful and therapeutic ways to venture out from bipolar disorder.

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OKT offers free History of Food Class

Submitted 01-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Throughout history, food production has been a key component of how members of a society organize themselves and express their different cultural norms and identities. This class explores different types of sustenance economies as well as the history of food from before the rise of civilizations.

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What's On Tap: January 3-8

Submitted 01-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Escape from sub-zero temperatures and warm up with a cold one at your local breweries this week.

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Propaganda Doughnuts opens for business

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

After a longer than anticipated wait, Propaganda Doughnuts finally opens doors to offer classic French patisserie doughnuts on South Division.

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Pussycat Beer Guild represents women who like beer

Submitted 12-30-2013 under NEWS

Pussycat Beer Guild organizes social for women and men on the first Tuesday every other month.

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GoSite Inclusion Committee working to represent area sectors

Submitted 12-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

The GoSite information sharing space will shine a light on the diverse communities, groups, and activities across the metro Grand Rapids area, with help from the many dedicated people already working everyday to build them.

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Beauty lies in the eye

Submitted 12-27-2013 under OPINION

This is a review of the 'Beholder' photographic book created and released by Gaspard Gallery. The book features photography by Chris Cox, words by Jacob Bullard, and design by Ben Biondo.

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