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Wealthy Theatre invites public to major press conference

Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

Thursday's 10:45 a.m. press conference at Wealthy Theatre "is the culmination of everything we've been doing for the past three years," says Wealthy Theatre Director Erin Wilson, who promises a dozen major announcements about what CMC has done to secure the future of the landmark theatre.

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The Spoke Folks increase access to bicycle transportation through funding from Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

A $50,000 grant from Grand Rapids Community Foundation will allow The Spoke Folks to hire a full-time staff member and double the amount of bikes repaired and sold in Grand Rapids.

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How to prepare your child for fall soccer

Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

If your child is new to playing sports, the game of soccer is a perfect sport to introduce them to. The Y's soccer leagues promote individual and teamwork skills that can be applied to many other endeavors throughout their life.

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Mayor answers citizen questions live in July City Connection

Submitted 07-13-2015 under NONPROFITS

Monday, July 13 brought another edition of "City Connection," where Mayor Heartwell sits down to answer citizen questions live on GRTV and live-streaming on The Rapidian.

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Dear First Grade Journal - "Junie B. Jones: The Musical" is coming to HSRT!

Submitted 07-11-2015 under NONPROFITS

It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her.... Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal", and first grade has never been more exciting.

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In Season: July 11, 2015

Submitted 07-10-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Inspirational author to speak on humor, healing and wholeness

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Thelma Wells will share her remarkable story of rising above adversity through faith and prayer. In her tell-it-like-it-is style, she will inspire you, make you laugh, and leave you feeling loved.

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Healthy U Series: Learn to Recognize, Treat and Live with COPD

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Learn to Recognize, Treat and Live with COPD

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WMCAT hosting Global Youth Forum with teens from Mexico and Romania

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Teens from Monterrey Mexico and Cluj Romania visit West Michigan to connect with peers from WMCAT in first Global Youth Forum, supported by Steelcase, Wege Foundation and Consumers Energy. Together teens created projects to address environmental sustainability.

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WMCAT hosting Global Youth Forum with teens from Mexico and Romania

Submitted 07-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Teens from Monterrey Mexico and Cluj Romania visit West Michigan to connect with peers from West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology in first Global Youth Forum, supported by Steelcase, Wege Foundation and Consumers Energy. Together teens created projects to address environmental sustainability.

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