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The LINC Academy for Social Transformation--Two Years of Leadership, Community & More.

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

“Everyone is a leader.” This was the phrase shared on the first day of the LINC Academy for Social Transformation (L.A.S.T.), a leadership experience designed by LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. to empower residents, to nurture...

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What's On Tap: January 23-29

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Amber Tease Bonecrusher Stout Hopknocker Imperial IPA India Pale Ale Pail Ale Treasure Chest ESB Valley City Cream Ale Zingiberene Gruit Kiss My Scottish Arse Uncle’s Monkey Belgian IPA Gingerbread Brown Miracle Off 28th...

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Chuck D visits Grand Rapids, speaks out on education, individual responsibility

Submitted 01-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Chuck D, the co-founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap group Public Enemy, was the keynote speaker for GRCC’s MLK Day commemoration this past Monday. The critically acclaimed rapper, who is also an author, activist, publisher, radio host...

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Pilot Malt House aims to bring Michigan breweries closer to a pure Michigan brew

Submitted 01-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Being able to support the local economy by drinking a beer brewed by a neighbor is just one of the perks of living in Grand Rapids. Many breweries in Grand Rapids and all over Michigan strive to locally source as many ingredients as possible, and...

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What's On Tap: January 16-22

Submitted 01-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Blondie, Golden Ale Crimson King, Amber Ale Full On IPA, India Pale Ale London Calling, Porter Peanut Butter Porter, Specialty Porter Robert The Barrel, Bourbon Barrel Ale Spaceboy Stout, English Oatmeal Stout Calgacus, Scotch...

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Five minute chat with.....Laura Fisher

Submitted 01-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

I visited Kids Food Basket (KFB) and had a chance to get to know their volunteer coordinator Laura Fisher. Below is our conversation.   Sky Pruitt: How long have you been a volunteer coordinator? Laura Fisher: This is my second year working at...

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Ski film premier raises funds for youth mountain adventure learning, promotes helmet use

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Ski enthusiasts mark your calendars: On Saturday, January 11 the Wealthy Theatre will premier Sherpas Cinema's "Into the Mind." With the same sweeping cinematography demonstrated in Sherpa’s 2011 film All.I.Can; “Into...

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What's On Tap: January 9-15

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Blondie, Golden Ale Crimson King, Amber Ale Full On IPA, India Pale Ale London Calling, Porter Peanut Butter Porter, Specialty Porter Robert The Barrel, Bourbon Barrel Ale Spaceboy Stout, English Oatmeal Stout Calgacus, Scotch...

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New Memoir: It Rained in the Desert

Submitted 01-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Jocelyn Dettloff remembers being calm after the fall. She lay in the sand of Dune 45 Sosoussvlei, one of Namibia, Africa’s biggest sand dunes and thought about where the closest hospital might be. She already knew she couldn’t feel her...

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What's On Tap: January 3-8

Submitted 01-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Blondie, Golden Ale Crimson King, Amber Ale Full On IPA, India Pale Ale London Calling, Porter Peanut Butter Porter, Specialty Porter Robert The Barrel, Bourbon Barrel Ale Spaceboy Stout, English Oatmeal Stout Calgacus, Scotch...

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