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Bowl for a Cause Returns to Grand Rapids!

Submitted 05-24-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Local Nonprofit Collaborates with Fraternity to Raise Funds for Underserved Zimbabwean Students

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Flex Gallery and The Power of Art

Submitted 05-20-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Four artists answer the question, "what are some ways that making art improves your life?"

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Afoot: Hymns and Donuts

Submitted 05-04-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Readers offer scenes from the streets

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Afoot

Submitted 04-22-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Readers offer scenes from the streets

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Grand Raggidy Roller Derby Recap, April 13th

Submitted 04-18-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

GRRD All Stars defeat Flint Roller Derby and GRRD Attack battled it out against Ypsilanti

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Grand Raggidy Roller Derby Preview, Saturday, April 13th

Submitted 04-11-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Raggidy All Stars vs. Flint Roller Derby and Grand Raggidy Attack vs. Ypsilanti Vigilantes

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Grand Raggidy Roller Derby season kicks off with double header against Guelph's Royal City Roller Derby this Saturday, March 23

Submitted 03-21-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Learn more about this season's home opener from Sugarpants, GRRD All Star team captain

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Blue Bridge Games brings tabletop gaming to Uptown neighborhood

Submitted 02-12-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Ken and Margaret Kleist opened Blue Bridge Games in early February. Located on Fulton street in the Uptown neighborhood, the store welcomes players of all ages and skill levels to experience the joy of tabletop gaming.

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Katie Kalisz: A Quiet Woman's Clarity

Submitted 01-29-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Local poet and GRCC professor Katie Kalisz will read from her just-released first book of poems, Quiet Woman, on February 21 at 6:30pm, at the Grand Rapids Community College Library. The reading is free and open to the public.

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Homelessness in Grand Rapids: How can we help?

Submitted 12-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The community can come together and support homeless individuals: Grand Rapids residents can give time or donations or support to organizations like Network 180, Mel Trotter Ministries or Dégagé Ministries.

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