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Hard cider industry expanding in West Michigan

Submitted 07-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Cider is not just a seasonal fall drink, it is growing industry in Michigan. The Peoples Cider Company, Sietsema Orchards, Vander Mill Ciders and Virtue Cider are all local companies crafting hard ciders made from Michigan apples. “We’re...

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Grand Rapids' Symphony invites younger patrons to last summer picnic performance

Submitted 07-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

From 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, the Grand Rapids Symphony invites young people ages 21-35 to the Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsburg Road in Belmont, for a night of music and beer with friends old and new. “The reason we’re...

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Supporting Our Leaders: preparing students for the future

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has been involved with the community for many years and are supporting our youth through the Supporting our Leaders, SOL, program. The program is for middle school, high school and college students. The...

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August vote to decide fate of Kent District Libraries

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

An issue on the ballot affecting the majority of Kent County residents is the Kent District Library millage. KDL depends on millage monies for operations, and this August's ballots will give voters a chance to decide if they want to continue...

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Young Nonprofit Professionals caters to young in spirit

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The local Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) of Grand Rapids is a nonprofit member orientated organization established with the intention of creating educational opportunities for members and employees of local nonprofits. The YNPN is a...

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Mitten Brewing Co. puts spotlight on local charities, seeks to improve local community

Submitted 07-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Even before The Mitten opened its doors at 527 Leonard Street NW, an important part of their mission was to find ways to give back to their community and affect tangible change in positive ways. They started by picking a different charity or...

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West Michigan ACLU Attorney: proposed panhandling ordinance threatens free speech

Submitted 07-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Three years ago, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Michigan challenged the anti-begging laws in Grand Rapids with a lawsuit after hundreds of people had been arrested and prosecuted for panhandling in Grand Rapids. In August 2012...

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What's on Tap: July 24-July 30

Submitted 07-24-2014 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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6.25 Paper Studio crafts custom wedding invitations, greeting cards

Submitted 07-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Abbey Fowler is the owner and founder of 6.25 Paper Studio in downtown Grand Rapids. In 2008 Fowler left her job at a publishing company to work on a custom invitation business. In September 2011, Fowler opened 6.25 Paper Studio. She was the first...

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Video production camps focus on debunking myths about masculinity

Submitted 07-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Community Media Center will be holding two camps for middle and high school students this summer. The first camp, entitled “My Hero,” will focus on video production and run August 4-8. The second camp, “Man Power,” will...

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