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Public library to host Affordable Care Act enrollment session

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Public Library will seek to provide clarification of the health care enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act Monday, March 10 with its “Affordable Care Act Enrollment Session." The event runs from 6 -8 p.m. at its...

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Grand Rapids micro-roaster doing coffee right

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Hidden in a 100-year-old seemingly abandoned warehouse on the corner of Hall and Godfrey lies the home of a small micro-roaster called Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters. After climbing five flights of stairs accompanied by motivational signs,...

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Nonprofit supports single fathers in Grand Rapids and beyond

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

For years, personal trainer Matt Haviland coached people at Maximus Fitness Center in training regimens, exercising and strength building. This unlikely venue was the beginning of a chain of events that would lead a personal trainer to become the...

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Sparkle and shine: AIGA West Michigan celebrates its first annual Fellow Awards

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) West Michigan will host its first annual Fellow Awards, HULLABALOO, honoring two of their brightest stars, Steve Frykholm and Yang Kim. The AIGA West Michigan Fellow Award "recognizes seasoned designers...

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What's On Tap: February 27-March 5

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Blondie, golden ale Crimson King, amber ale Full On IPA, India pale ale London Calling, porter Calgacus, Scotch ale Robert The Barrel, bourbon barrel ale Spaceboy Stout, English oatmeal stout Hop Zeppelin Black IPA, Indian...

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More than metal: Gazelle Girl celebrates VIP Charm Tour winner

Submitted 02-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Cassidy Munger, a resident of Ada, Michigan, participated in the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon in 2013 alongside her sister, Johanna VanderWall. Munger's niece, Anaya VanderWall, lost her battle with SMA Type 1 Diabetes last year at the age of 1....

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Girl Scouts to offer interactive fundraiser party

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This Wednesday, the Girl Scouts of Michigan will meet at the Goei Center for the very first Badge Bash. The event offers adults the opportunity to participate in activities to earn traditional Girl Scout badges. The event is open to men and women...

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UICA's Live Coverage invites audience to watch artists work, raises funds for art center

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Over 30 artists used a variety of mediums to create works of art for an audience of 320 attendees at Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA)’s 13th annual Live Coverage event and fundraiser last Friday night. Along with artists working...

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Winter Beer Festival celebrates ninth year of Michigan brewery pride

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Saturday February 22 marked the ninth annual Michigan Brewer's Guild Winter Beer Festival at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park. The afternoon festival offered just over 6000 guests the opportunity to try nearly 800 brews from 88 different...

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Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies

Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The 15th annual WYCE Jammy Awards presented by Bell’s Brewery will be presented on Friday, February 21st at The Intersection in an all ages free event, and the coinciding live concert will showcase over 20 of the nominated area artists...

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