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Local resident to start beer co-op

Submitted 04-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dallas McCulloch has beer on the brain. He loves beer. He has traveled the world tasting beer. Plus, the 25 year old has his own beer brewery set up in his house. But his brewery is only the first step. He is creating a cooperative beer brewery...

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Poet laureate David Cope initiates first poetry conference in city

Submitted 04-02-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

“Poetry as singing speech” is just one way that Grand Rapids Poet Laureate, David Cope, describes his love for the art. Beginning as a child by reciting the 23rd Psalm and reading William Blake, Cope credits his mother with encouraging...

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Tenth annual Tour de Westside to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services

Submitted 03-30-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Nothing says spring like cold beers and a relaxing bicycle ride through the city. Put the two together and you’ve got the Tour de Westside. This year marks the 10th anniversary (and 11th occasion) of the Tour, which is set to take place on...

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'Dog 281′ was 10 years in the making for West Michigan author

Submitted 03-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Anyone who has visited a veterinarian's office, animal shelter or humane society in West Michigan no doubt is familiar with Janet Vormittag. Her free monthly publication, “Cats & Dogs Magazine,” can be found in such places from...

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OGR 2012: Dean Vanderstelt, man on a mission

Submitted 03-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dean Vanderstelt is on a mission to change the way society works. As a member of Occupy the Lakeshore, Vanderstelt works in solidarity with New York City’s Occupy Wall Street and more closely with Occupy GR. With participants from Kent, Ottawa...

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The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community

Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When Jay Niewiek moved to Grand Rapids four years ago, he continued doing something that he had always done: riding his bicycle. Jay bikes for work, bikes for leisure, and bikes for play. In his time in Grand Rapids, Niewiek has started The Grand...

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A Watershed Moment: Sustainability at Pilgrim Manor

Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On this episode of A Watershed Moment, we hear from Carol Parsaca, Sustainability Manager for the Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community on Grand Rapids' northeast side. Parsaca leads the organization and its residents in practices that...

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OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

“It’s about time!” This was Jewly Warren’s reaction to the formation of Occupy Grand Rapids, an activist organization seeking to return political power to the people of America. The 39-year-old grandmother with a history of...

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WMEAC presents "FernGully: The Last Rain Forest" at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids residents seeking some family-friendly entertainment can find it next month at the Wealthy Theatre, as the West Michigan Environmental Action Council presents "FernGully: The Last Rainforest." The movie, directed by Billy...

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OGR 2012: Mandi Creveling's happy accident

Submitted 03-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Occupy Grand Rapids movement that began in October of 2011 has many different faces and stories. One of those faces is Mandi Creveling, a 24 year old GRCC student who has been with the movement since the beginning, although she sort of happened...

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