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City-wide reading program fosters community of young readers

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Library’s One Book, One City program visits MLK Leadership Academy.

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Catalyst Radio: Local music event a benefit for Girls Rock GR music camp

Submitted 03-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Bare – local musicians performing without their instruments – is an a cappella event beginning tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. at Stone House Recording located at Sixth and Front streets.

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WMCAT teen headed to Carnegie Hall to receive award

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jason Burley is headed to Carnegie Hall to receive a national Silver Key for his photography from Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

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Local teens map neighborhood assets in leadership training

Submitted 03-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids teens are learning to see the assets in their communities.

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Cyclists asks City for more bike lanes

Submitted 03-20-2013 under NEWS

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition is working with city officials to advocate for bicycle commuting.

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Read 'N Give coordinates reading literacy initiative in over 60 schools

Submitted 03-13-2013 under NEWS

The reading literacy program incorporates a new twist to literacy initiatives: service learning in the classroom. Students learn the joy of giving back to others by donating books.

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Free program looks at life of Progressive Era activist: Educator Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss

Submitted 03-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This local activist was on the forefront of numerous significant community contributions after she arrived in Grand Rapids in 1887.

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Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Community conversation followed the screening of "Urban Roots," a WMEAC FIlm Series feature on urban farming in Detroit.

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A river runs through it: Fly fishing instruction offered for men

Submitted 03-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Fly fishing instruction morning for men including food, fun and friends.

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Celebrate our community's unsung heroes

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Family Futures seeks nominees for 25th Annual Service to Children Awards

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