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Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community Celebrates 50 Years With a Groovy 1960s Community Picnic

Submitted 08-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Free community picnic to celebrate Pilgrim Manor's 50th anniversary. Join us for food, entertainment, & giveaways!

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Shop Seasonally: melons come to market

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Berries are back, with late raspberries and blackberries now available. Summer squash and zucchini are still abundant, as are tomatoes, including heirloom varieties.

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106 Gallery to host Grand Rapids Zine Fest Saturday, August 24

Submitted 08-21-2013 under NEWS

Local organizers are bringing the first annual zine festival to Grand Rapids, featuring workshops and 40 vendors.

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Event Coordinator balances hospitality, leadership for "24/7" job

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Jamie Carnes shares her story of becoming a wedding and event coordinator along with the responsibilities that come with such a career.

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Woodbridge Dairy protects environment, practices principled farming

Submitted 08-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

John and Karin Uebbing utilize organic methods and effective waste-runoff system to produce grass fed beef, pork and poultry. Their meat is available at the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

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Your story matters

Submitted 08-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Before the Anchorman movie in the park in Ah Nab Awen, The Rapidian will be hosting a storytelling booth and potluck/picnic and handing out "This Place Matters" flags. Tell your story and share the love.

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The Spoke Folks seeks nominations for Board of Directors

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

As The Spoke Folks files their 501c3, they are looking for active members of the community who understand their mission

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New LINC gallery to build community through the arts

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

Local artist Hugo Claudin transitions to new role from community organizer to LINC gallery curator.

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Serve on a City board or commission

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

City Commission accepting application for volunteers

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Place matters if cities are for people

Submitted 08-20-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Building healthy, functional, productive cities is challenging, but there are tools to do it. One such tool is the Grand Rapids master plan.

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