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Security director examines proposed panhandling restrictions

Submitted 08-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

For the past five years Russell Wolff has had many experiences with panhandlers on the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Pew Campus and the surrounding area. "It’s a public university; panhandlers are welcome to come on our campus,...

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Gilda's Club Camp Sparkle hits 10 year anniversary

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Gilda’s Club, a local nonprofit organization that aids in cancer support and grief counseling, runs a summer camp called Camp Sparkle. Camp Sparkle is aimed at children entering into kindergarten and up to the fifth grade. On Tuesdays this...

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Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

History buff and beer enthusiast Brian Haik is putting his knowledge of beer and Grand Rapids to use with his new business, Grand Rapids Beer Tours. He offers guests the opportunity to visit several local breweries, sample some of their selections,...

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What's on Tap: August 7-13

Submitted 08-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Hopsun, Belgian summer whit AHA Bread Beer, Belgian saison Full On IPA, India pale ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Crimson King, amber ale Blondie, golden ale Spooky Action, way beyond IPA Robert the Barrel, bourbon...

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Harmony's head brewer excited for expansion, new challenges on West Side

Submitted 08-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Benjamin Isbell, head brewer at Harmony Brewing in Eastown, is excited to expand the space he has to brew in with the new brewery on the West Side, tentatively named "Harmony Hall." The seating available at Harmony Brewing in Eastown is...

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Circle Theatre's upcoming production of "Spamalot" promises laughs

Submitted 08-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Circle Theatre will be performing "Monty Python's Spamalot" from August 7-23. Performances will be held at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, and tickets can be purchased either online or by calling the Circle Theatre Box...

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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

“To continue to marginalize panhandlers without addressing the systemic issues is a mistake,” says Stuart Ray, about the proposed panhandling restrictions. Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission and has been working at...

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Beer tasting class to bring enthusiasts from tasting to fully experiencing beer

Submitted 08-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Beer Tasting Class, the brainchild of Ben Darcie, is set to begin its fourth year teaching beer enthusiasts how to experience beer on a deeper level. Harmony Brewing will host the majority of the classes, which will be every Monday...

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What's on Tap: July 31-August 6

Submitted 07-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Hopsun, Belgian summer whit AHA Bread Beer, Belgian saison Full On IPA, India pale ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Crimson King, amber ale Blondie, golden ale Spooky Action, way beyond IPA Robert the Barrel, bourbon...

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Blandford Nature Center debuts new family event

Submitted 07-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Blandford Nature Center will host its first Twilight Family Picnic with Wildlife Exploration on August 14. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The program costs $3 for members and $6 for non-members. Families are invited to bring...

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