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Group seeks to put question of wolf hunting on Michigan's 2014 ballot

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

A petition drive is underway to allow voters to choose whether or not a piece of legislation, which could allow hunters to hunt the gray wolf in Michigan, will stand. The group Keep Michigan Wolves Protected needs to collect more than...

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Upcoming play explores intimacy and sexuality

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

“A universal desire to know and be known.” This phrase came up several times in Chimes’ interview with Calvin staff member and 2003 graduate David Ellens as he spoke about his new play, “Look Me in the Eyes: Stories of...

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City explores funding options for street repairs

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

The Sustainable Streets Task Force (SSTF) issued a press release urging the city to invest in roads now or risk the street system. Currently 63% or 588 miles of city streets are in poor condition. Without improvements 94% will be in poor...

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Art opening showcases explorations in bookmaking at 106 Gallery

Submitted 02-25-2013 under NEWS

Tiny triangular books, sculptural birds, dissected books and traditionally bound codex books were among the variety of books that lined the tables of the 106 Gallery’s basement gallery space. On Friday from 5-9 p.m., Calvin College’s Art...

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Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Catalyst Radio looks at a city infrastructure issue that has only become more highlighted with recent severe winter weather – the condition of...

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Local film to feature courtship, finding Mr. Right

Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS

Amy Kohn, New York Emmy Award winning documentary film maker, is producing a documentary about Kelly Boggus, a local woman who lives in Allendale and works in Grand Rapids. Boggus is choosing "Christian Courtship" over conventional dating...

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Chin Community of Grand Rapids invites local residents to share in their culture

Submitted 02-21-2013 under NEWS

The Chin Community of Grand Rapids will host the third annual National Chin Day Celebration this coming Saturday, February 23, at East Kentwood High School Auditorium (6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood). The event is free and will run from 1:30-5:00 p...

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Kolene Allen veganizes GR, vies for award

Submitted 02-19-2013 under NEWS

Community members nominated Kolene Allen as a future leader for the second annual Women and the Environment Symposium. The event, sponsored by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Valley State University's Women's...

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Catalyst Radio: Taste of Soul a cultural experience at downtown library

Submitted 02-15-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Taste of Soul is a celebration of culture, featuring food, music, children’s crafts and lectures, all taking place this Sunday, Feb. 17, as part...

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Catalyst Radio: One Billion Rising Valentine's Day dance party to celebrate women, rise up against violence

Submitted 02-08-2013 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 learn about One Billion Rising – an event to address violence against women. Set for Thursday –...

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