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Artisan market to return to South Division twice this summer

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The Market returns this summer, and this year they'll be holding two events. June 8 and July 13, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Avenue for the Arts will be featuring local and regional artisans and performers as well as businesses and restaurants along...

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Repurpose former Public Museum

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The arts-based nonprofit SiTE:LAB is sponsoring an idea competition with more than $10,000 in prizes to help repurpose the defunct building that housed the former Public Museum. The project, called 54Jeff after the location of the building on 54...

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Identify urban trees at Blanford

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is offering a workshop on tree identification at Blanford Nature Center on June 12, from 6-9 p.m. Participants will learn how to recognize and classify common trees and will practice their skills outside under the...

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Rock the block in Southtown

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

Two city blocks on Madison Avenue between Hall Street and Gilbert will be blocked off on June 15 to celebrate community and feature local food, giveaways and entertainment for all ages.   The annual event, organized by LINC Community...

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Catalyst Radio: Epilepsy Foundation ramping up summer activities with Stroll, Camp

Submitted 05-31-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we feature Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, and highlight some of the upcoming events and activities of the...

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Memorial Day Parade draws respectful crowd.

Submitted 05-29-2013 under NEWS

The skies over head were gray and the weather cool, but parade goers still came out to show their respect and support for the annual Memorial Day parade in Grand Rapids. Whether civilian or military, a small crowd of people gathered at the Veteran...

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Open houses In Heritage Hills draws crowd

Submitted 05-29-2013 under NEWS

The 42nd annual Heritage Hill Tour of Homes in Grand Rapids took place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. "We have this open-house tour for people to visit our homes in Heritage Hills because we want to give back to the community a part...

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Kent County Parks Foundation partners with GRPS on sustainability project

Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS

The Kent County Parks Foundation (KCPF) continues its community education partnership with Sibley Elementary as part of Grand Rapids Public Schools' (GRPS) Transformation Plan.  On May 14 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Millennium...

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Catalyst Radio: Crash's Landing raising funds for cat rescue and placement facility

Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we feature the local cat rescue and placement center Crash’s Landing, which is in the midst of the first of a...

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Griffins join Oklahoma City tornado relief efforts

Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS

As the Grand Rapids Griffins prepare for tonight's opening game of the AHL Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Barons, the Griffins are also supporting relief efforts to aid the victims of Monday's tornado near Oklahoma City...

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