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New clothing retailer to open on Bridge Street

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

On May 17 Denym, a retail clothing boutique carring men's and women's line of jeans, tops and accessories, will officially unveil itself to the public.  Located at 443 Bridge Street, the east wing of the two story building has been...

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Eastown Community Association to share music, food, community at Picnic in the Park event

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

The Eastown Community Association (ECA) is pleased to announce the date and information for its annual event, Picnic in the Park, which is taking place on Saturday, May 17 at Sigsbee Park in Eastown.  Volunteers will work to clean Sigsbee Park...

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Plant sale to help fund Well House projects

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

On Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Well House will be hosting its second annual plant sale located at 600 Cass Avenue SE. There will be over 1,000 plants available to choose from with varieties ranging from heirloom tomatoes to herbs. All...

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GRCC to host Empower Michigan community forum

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, May 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GRCC Calkins Science building Empower Michigan will present a community forum follow up discussion titled "The Future of the Michigan Workforce." The event is part of an ongoing series that...

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Mulato Vibes to host open drum circle at Story Cafe

Submitted 05-12-2014 under NEWS

On Friday, May 16 from 7-8:30 p.s. join Mulato VIBES in an open drum circle at Story Cafe at 444 Leonard Street NW.  

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Catalyst Radio: Noorthoek Academy's family event Big Step Walk fundraiser is Saturday

Submitted 05-09-2014 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 feature the nonprofit Noorthoek Academy, and the May 10 fundraiser, Big Step Walk. Noorthoek Academy partners...

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Eastown native opens local vintage boutique in childhood neighborhood

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

If you live in Eastown or tramp the vintage goods markets around Grand Rapids, you may already be familiar with Tulipfox Creations, which has been located in Eastown Antiques nearly since the shop's initial opening about a decade ago. Behind...

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Lee & Birch moving from downtown location to East Hills neighborhood

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Lee & Birch, the popular downtown modern fashion boutique, is closing its doors on May 15. The close comes during a transition in the seven year history of the the company. But the move is not for lack of business. Hardly the case- Lee &...

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Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hints at Movies in the Park lineup

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks have revealed a teaser video and public competition as a means of announcing the 2014 lineup for their wildly successful Movies in the Park series. DGRI commissioned local...

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Gaia to host Women of East Hills dinner

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

On Monday, May 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. Gaia Cafe in East Hills will host the fourth annual Women of East Hills dinner. The neighborhood event is sponsored by both Gaia and the East Hills Council of Neighbors.  A special menu will be prepared for...

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