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Community Literacy Summit seeks to improve literacy in Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

The Community Literacy Summit seeks to develop a community that is 100% literate by helping participants learn about, understand, and implement best practices to overcome barriers to literacy.

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Aziz Ansari to perform two shows at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 5

Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") will perform two standup-comedy shows at Wealthy Theatre on Sept. 5, and tickets go on sale at Noon on Monday, Aug. 19 on the Wealthy Theatre website.

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Local 5K run to raise awareness about health and fitness

Submitted 08-14-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to host 5k run.

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Don't mean a thing if it ain't got...

Submitted 08-14-2013 under OPINION

As a local event producer, I'd like to respond to the potential exit of swing dancing downtown.

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Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS

UICA's Quirkshop Series focuses this week on hanging gardens called Kokedama. Workshops are August 14 and 15.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on about safety, streets, bicycles

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answered citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Reporter Loukas Peterson.

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Tree Huggers celebrates three years with new initiative

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week Tree Huggers grocer on Wealthy Street celebrates 3 years with the launch of a new consultation service.

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Mark Sala, Sweet J Band perform for final Concert in the Park of 2013

Submitted 08-12-2013 under NEWS

A newstory about the last Concert in the Park event in Lamar Park, Wyoming

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Halfway there, Million Meal March presses on

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Food Bank hosts second 10K Trail Hike to aid locals struggling with hunger.

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Catalyst Radio: Youth Force GR making a difference, providing employment opportunities

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NEWS

Diamonique Kirkland says her experience with GRCF’s employment program Youth Force GR is helping lead to a better future.

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