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The Market Merges with First Fridays for Summer

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Visit an outdoor market and more than 10 gallery stops during The Market on First Fridays: Presented by Avenue for the Arts on June 6th, 2014

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GRCC to host Empower Michigan community forum

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

Empower Michigan continues to host community forums free and open to the public.

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Catalyst Radio: Noorthoek Academy's family event Big Step Walk fundraiser is Saturday

Submitted 05-09-2014 under NEWS

Noorthhook Academy’s annual Big Step Walk, set this year for Sat., May 10, raises funds for programs that give challenged special-needs adults a college experience through a partnership with Grand Rapids Community College.

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Lee & Birch moving from downtown location to East Hills neighborhood

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Downtown fashion boutique Lee & Birch is closing its downtown doors and moving uptown to occupy the historic Ron's Car Wash building.

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24 hour coffee house serves spicy drinks, cultural food

Submitted 05-06-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Mayan Buzz Cafe is showcasing tastes of Central America through sandwiches, tea and coffee, all the while emphasizing the value of the city's youth.

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Downtown outdoor market opens in Grand Rapids for 2014 season

Submitted 05-06-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

We launched our second season of our outdoor market this past Saturday at the Downtown Market. The number of farmers and fresh food options is expected to swell in coming weeks, with more than 50 total vendors participating.

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Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Movies in the Park continues into its second season, kicks off with teaser video featuring local celebs.

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Love shouldn't hurt

Submitted 05-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Safe Haven Ministries' Running for Jenny races to the finish line of ending domestic abuse by participating in the 2014 Fifth Third River Bank Run

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Townsend receives generous assistance following Rapidian article

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NEWS

A follow up with John Townsend reveals that he received some generous donations and discounted price on vehicle maintenance.

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Roberta F. King shares story of son's life in "He Plays a Harp"

Submitted 04-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

After four years of work, Roberta F. King's memoir, "He Plays a Harp" will be released May 11. The memoir focuses on her son, Noah, and themes of life, death, disability, grief and moving on.

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