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Johnson Center to host storytelling workshop with professional writing coach

Submitted 07-11-2014 under NEWS

The Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley is hosting a workshop for nonprofit organizations on July 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.. The workshop is called Storytelling for Fundraising/Marketing Success and will be run by author Dayla Massachi....

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Local campaign seeks to ban use of wild animals in entertainment

Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS

A local coalition, “End Circus Cruelty in Grand Rapids,” is seeking 5,000 signatures on their petition calling for an ordinance that would outlaw the use of wild animals for entertainment in both Grand Rapids and Walker.  The group...

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Summer picturesque kicks off with photo walk through city parks

Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, July 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., The Rapidian will kick off its summer Picturesque photo contest with a photo tour of three City parks: Lincoln Park, Sullivan Field and the Sixth Street Bridge Park.  In collaboration with Friends of...

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Movies in the Park to screen Dreamgirls

Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS

On Friday, July 11, Dowtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks will present the movie Dreamgirls on the big screen at Ah-Nab-Awen Park located at 220 Front Avenue NW. Activities start at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk....

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Mitten Brewing Company hopes to hit home run with new expansion efforts

Submitted 07-08-2014 under NEWS

Mitten Brewing Company on Leonard Street is expanding its operation to include a new production facility and significantly more seating.  Located at 527 Leonard in an historic former fire station, the West Side's only brewery is remodeling...

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Catalyst Radio: Tom Clinton working for broader meaning of access at CMC, greater community impact

Submitted 07-04-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we have in the studio the new executive director of Community Media Center, Tom Clinton. Although new to the Grand...

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Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition's prepares for city certification

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

Tom Tilma, executive director of The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC), has big plans for the local cycling nonprofit. Tilma wants to be a silver level cycling friendly community, according to the standards set by the League of American...

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Celebrate Independence Day downtown

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

For the first time this year, the city of Grand Rapids will celebrate Independence Day by combining the Amway Family Fireworks with Celebration on the Grand festivities to create one two-day event.  Both events will be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park...

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Long Road Distillers advocates west side revitalization

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

This fall Long Road Distillers, Grand Rapids' first and only craft distillery, will join the ranks of established and upcoming businesses peppering the Leonard Street corridor.  The two story brick building, a former clothing store at 537...

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Craft House to host professional development workshop for artists

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, July 26, Craft House will host Professional Development Day, a workshop geared toward artists. Creative professionals will be on hand to guide discussions and offer their experiences within the field, including topics such as tax breaks...

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