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WMEAC to show"Gasland II" at UICA

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NEWS

WMEAC Film Series provides an in-depth look into the world of hydraulic fracturing.

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Hope Simington rocks her kindness

Submitted 01-16-2014 under OPINION

Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.

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Rapidian launches Gazelle Girl writing contest

Submitted 01-16-2014 under NEWS

The Rapidian is hosting an essay contest highlighting self worth and the power of inspiring others. Deadline for essay submissions is Friday, January 31, 2014

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What's On Tap: January 16-22

Submitted 01-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Try some new brews this week at your local breweries.

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Mentoring matters: helping those in need

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

This January our country celebrates the 13th annual National Mentoring Month, and D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring programs to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults.

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Learn to use the gift of empathic listening.

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Two programs at DCM this month: understand your personality and learn to listen empathically.

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My furnace adventure, part one

Submitted 01-15-2014 under NONPROFITS

Self defined as part of the "working poor," Creston neighbor describes her experiences replacing her furnace in the cold of spring.

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Black Eagle Trading Post sets up shop on corner of Fulton and Jefferson

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

Jefferson Avenue's newest tenant mixes screen printed clothing with antique paraphernalia to create unique corner shop.

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Innovation through collaboration: Life at The Factory

Submitted 01-14-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Factory, a quickly growing coworking and colearning space in downtown Grand Rapids, is designed to facilitate collaboration, openness, community, accessibilty and even serendipity.

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Calvin College offers free lunchtime presentations throughout January

Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS

The January Series presented by Calvin College has 11 more lectures planned for the 2014 event. The lectures cover a range of topics, including global economy, racial reconciliation, the Arab Spring and the theology of music.

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