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Grand Rapids Record & CD show welcomes statewide dealers to local event

Submitted 06-12-2013 under NEWS

This Saturday, June 15, the Grand Rapids Record/CD Show will be selling records, CD's, cassettes, 8-track tapes, t-shirts, books and music memorabilia at the Riverfront Hotel (270 Ann Street). The show is the largest in the area...

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Coffee joint to liven up Eastown

Submitted 06-11-2013 under NEWS

Duncan Gardner always dreamt of opening his own coffee shop. Now his dreams are coming true right in the heart of Eastown.   Grateful Grind Coffee (1499 Wealthy St SE) will be opening on Wealthy Street next door to Yesterdog, and will be...

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Lend a hand at the Downtown Market

Submitted 06-10-2013 under NEWS

The recently inaugurated Downtown Market is seeking volunteers to help create a more welcoming and supportive experience for shoppers during business hours. Volunteers can sign up to greet and count people as they come into the market, assist...

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Local canner brings talents to community

Submitted 06-07-2013 under NEWS

Michigan native Diane Devereaux has been involved in traditional food preparation and preservation her entire life. As a young teenager, she began to can her own produce, herbs and meats, and now she has opened her doors and brought the joys of...

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Youth Force GR funds summer youth employment

Submitted 06-07-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) summer jobs program continues to help local youth find summer employment and gain job training for the third consecutive year. Last summer the Youth Force GR program received a $900,000 grant from the W.K....

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Catalyst Radio: The Market presented by Avenue For The Arts is Saturday

Submitted 06-07-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio is featured Avenue For The Arts, and its Market highlighting artists and businesses and the community of South...

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Festival of the Arts to celebrate creativity, community

Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS

The Festival of the Arts provides plenty of opportunities for gazing at local intriguing works of art while listening to local live music with locally made food in hand. This year some new and exciting things are put into the mix. The Circle Stage...

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Daughter of President Gerald R. Ford speaks at Heart Ball

Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, spoke of her family's shared battle against heart disease on Tuesday evening during the American Heart Association’s 2013 Heart Ball. The JW Marriot ballroom held...

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Local retailer offers skin care alternatives

Submitted 06-06-2013 under NEWS

Serendipite Organiques, a toxins-free cosmetics store in East Hills, was born out of owner Teri Kelley’s own health issues. Her health struggles motivated her to research the hazardous ingredients found in the products she used every day....

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Bike polo tournament comes to NE side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Bike Polo will hold a tournament at Belknap Park June 15-16. The tournament is an open event for community members. The tournament will host all teams qualified in the Northside Region, pulling in folks from surrounding cities,...

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