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Second graders raise funds for disadvantaged women

Submitted 08-26-2013 under NEWS

The media center at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center rang with hammer blows. Teams of second graders and kindergarteners were hard at work building birdhouses while volunteering women from Dégagé Ministries guided them. The birdhouses were...

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Catalyst Radio: "The Wrecking Crew" music documentary at Wealthy Theatre Aug. 23

Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Tonight – Aug. 23 – is the rare local screening of the music documentary The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew documentary tells the story of...

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UICA merges with Kendall College of Art and Design

Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS

According to a press release issued Thursday, without some major changes, the UICA was on a path to closing its doors this fall. Impeded by a 3.8 million dollar deficit, in part due to their recent move to the new building, their choices were...

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106 Gallery to host Grand Rapids Zine Fest Saturday, August 24

Submitted 08-21-2013 under NEWS

On Saturday, August 24 local organizers and zine makers will gather for the first Grand Rapids Zine Fest. The free festival will be held 12-6 p.m. at the (106) Gallery (106 South Division). Throughout the day, Grand Rapids Zine Fest...

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The Spoke Folks seeks nominations for Board of Directors

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

The Spoke Folks looks to send in their 501c3 by the end of October. Currently they are focusing on putting together a Board of Directors. Nominations are open until September 25 and voting will take place on September 27 during the members meeting....

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New LINC gallery to build community through the arts

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

LINC Community Revitalization Inc. (LINC) is embarking on a new neighborhood revitalization effort in the Madison Square neighborhood. LINC recently purchased the building next door to its headquarters at 1167 Madison Avenue SE. The project is...

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Serve on a City board or commission

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission is always accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming board members and serving on commissions. "The Grand Rapids City Commission appoints approximately 260 citizens to 40 boards and ...

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Local 5K run to raise awareness about health and fitness

Submitted 08-14-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) invites the community to celebrate health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American community. The first annual Rhythm Run 5K will take place Saturday, August 17. “This year...

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Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS

As a part of the UICA’s Quirkshop Series, a Tiny Terrarium: Out of the Bottle workshops will be held from 7-9 p.m. on August 14 and 15. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and can be purchased online before the workshop, with a...

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Iserv finds success in Rosa Parks free wifi service, seeks to expand

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids worked with Iserv to turn Rosa Parks Circle into a "hotspot" for free wireless internet earlier this summer. Tracy Pryce, Director of Customer Relations for Iserv, says the company is pleased with the initial...

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