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Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS

As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.

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Treehuggers to add package-free bulk vegan food grocery store

Submitted 05-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Treehuggers plans to open a bulk grocery store in June, featuring vegetarian and vegan food.

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Local theater hosts international debut of next-gen, sustainable stage lighting

Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Wealthy Theatre is the first historic theatre in the world to debut the ETC Source 4 LED - the most significant development in stage lighting in over three decades, made in the USA, and premiering at Trip The Light 2012.

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Stamp Out Hunger food drive unites Grand Rapids, feeds hungry

Submitted 05-09-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids residents and letter carriers work together to combat hunger in the nationwide food drive.

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The Origin of Life

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding, Dominican Center will host Tuesday Tabletalk featuring Reverend David Baak, Rabbi David Krishef and Dr. Mohammed Saleh discussing the Origin of Life.

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Amway + KaBOOM! = new playground for D.A. Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NEWS

On June 8th, three organizations join forces to construct a playground for the kids of D.A. Blodgett-St. John's.

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Con Artist Crew looks to change the perception of art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Kendall graduates Reuben Garcia and Magdalene Law opening art gallery and artist studios at 1111 Godfrey SW; gallery Grand Opening May 12.

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Pilgrimage

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Silence in the murmur of a crowd. Isolation in the midst of many. A symbol left as a testament to those who would stand in the same location. These moments resulted in the photos included in this show.

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Mayor Heartwell hosts live call-in show Monday night at 5

Submitted 05-07-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Rain barrel season is here

Submitted 05-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Stormwater pollution is the biggest environmental threat in West Michigan, rain barrels provide a key solution.

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