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"Lost and Found:" curious green artist makes art from trash

Submitted 06-24-2013 under NEWS

Tia Wierenga, a graduate from Calvin College, is having her show ART/WORK on display in (106) Gallery until June 28.

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Catalyst Radio: Well House removing barriers for providing housing

Submitted 06-21-2013 under NEWS

Well House focuses on meeting people “wherever they are in their lives” to provide housing.

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Walk this Sunday to support refugees

Submitted 06-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Sunday June 23, the first Grand Rapids Refugee Walk will take place at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The 5K walk will help Bethany's to refugee resettlement program in West Michigan.

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New teen learning center to open in Eastown, holds open house during Bizarre Bazaar

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Open Doors, a school alternative for teens, will open on Lake Drive in July. Founder Rebecca Kirk shares the story behind Open Doors and invites the public to an open house on June 22.

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Literacy Backpack Program links teachers, parents, students, curriculum

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Weekly themed backpacks help kindergarteners and parents engage with classroom material

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Free HIV Testing Day at Planned Parenthood on June 27

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan health centers offering FREE HIV Testing by appointment on Thursday, June 27, for National HIV Testing Day.

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Self- made Foremost Barbershop wants to hang out

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

New barbershop with an old-time feel wants to be an easy, comfortable place for men to get their hair cut.

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Local woman running ultra-distance for charity

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids' Pamela Mooty is raising money for a local nonprofit's youth outreach programs.

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Madcap Coffee Company launches Zero Waste program

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NEWS

Madcap is working with two Grand Rapids businesses to ensure a more environmentally-friendly disposal of its material waste.

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GRPL kicks off Summer Reading Challenge with construction trucks

Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS

A brief story about GRPL's summer reading challenge kick off event

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