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Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

To celebrate the market’s new facilities and the recent growing season, the Fulton Street Farmers Market is hosting a summer solstice party on June 21 from 5-8 p.m. at the market. For a $25 minimum donation, attendees can enjoy appetizers...

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Movies in the Park to screen Grease in Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

Movies in the Park, a Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) initiative, will be screening the movie Grease on Friday, June 20 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on the banks of the Grand River.  Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and vendors will be on site...

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New pastry cafe to serve gluten-free dishes with European inspirations

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NEWS

"I had to start my own bakery because I couldn't find food that met my standards," says Angela Specter, owner of Silverberry Kitchen. "[Allergen concious] food is either sub-standard or is at a five-star restaurant. There's no...

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Catalyst Radio: End Bullying, Save Lives convening conversations about local issue

Submitted 06-13-2014 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 learn about the anti-bullying nonprofit effort called End Bullying, Save Lives. President of the organization Sheri...

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Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, June 21, The Fulton Street Farmers Market’s new Board of Directors is hosting a summer solstice party from 5-8pm at the market. This event is in celebration of the new growing season and the Market’s new facilities. Founders...

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LINC to host Rock the Block Street party in Madison Square

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, June 14 LINC Community Revitalization will host its fourth annual Rock the Block street festival. The party opens at 11 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. There will be food booths, live entertainment, a street market and a BBQ cook off...

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Register for Summer "simmer" camps at the Downtown Market

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

The Downtown Market is now accepting registration for their Summer "Simmer" Camps for kids. The registration deadline is June 17.   For kids ages 6-11, a 10-week summer camp explores adventurous weekly themes, from discoveries...

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Neighborhood butcher shop to open in Eastown

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

In a few short weeks Eastown will have its very own neighborhood butcher shop. Located at 1413 Lake Drive in the historically designated building wedged between Robinson Road and Lake Drive sits over 2,000 square feet of a soon to be developed meat...

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Expert reveals potential advantages, dangers of minimum wage increase

Submitted 06-09-2014 under NEWS

On May 24th, 2014 Governor Rick Snyder signed a bipartisan bill to increase the state minimum wage from $7.40 to $9.25 per hour. Michigan joins 8 other states and D.C. in increasing the minimum wage. The increase will be staggered out in four...

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Downtown Market to host Summer "Simmer" Camps for kids

Submitted 06-09-2014 under NEWS

For kids ages 6-11 http://www.simmercamp-kids.eventbrite.com This 10-week summer camp explores adventurous weekly themes, from discoveries in the greenhouse to hands-on cooking in the Teaching Kitchen, “Simmer Camp” cultivates growth and...

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