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Middle school entrepreneurs sell their sweet creations at Breaktime Bakery

Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Fourth Reformed Church kitchen is busy with tiny hands during the morning Monday through Thursday. The middle school entrepreneurs of Breaktime Bakery are hard at work mixing and measuring to make delicious pastries. They're led by...

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Shop seasonally: everything you need for a stir-fry

Submitted 07-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

If you were thinking that it's too hot to cook (but you still want to), have no fear, it's stir-fry season! There are few things that sautee up better than summer squash or zucchini, and with minimal time over the hot stove. Not feeling so...

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Ride the bus to area farmers markets

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Farmers market season is now in full swing! Need a ride? Take the bus. The Rapid bus system has routes near farmers markets. Below is a list of markets available from The Rapid bus routes.   Downtown Market: 435 Ionia Avenue SW. ROUTE 2...

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Brickyard Farms brings flavor and variety to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

When Valerie Lane of Brickyard Farms, LLC first started bringing her garlic to the farmers market, most shoppers had no idea what it was, or how to use it. “People thought they were just lilies,” says her partner, Kim Sanwald. Lane,...

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Local creative inspires children to become published writers

Submitted 07-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Good writing and presentation make a big difference in today’s professional environment, but it’s not always easy to get kids excited about learning to write. Lori Slager, co-founder and executive director of the Creative Youth Center (...

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Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Admissions Tuesdays draws increased visitors

Submitted 07-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Starting May 28, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has been offering free admission on Tuesdays, allowing local art lovers the chance to see more art for less money. “GRAM received a generous two-year gift from Meijer to support free admission on...

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Heritage Hill Garden Tour to showcase wide variety of neighborhood gardens

Submitted 07-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Heritage Hill District will be hosting their 6th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, July 13. The tour will showcase 10 neighborhood gardens including one that was used in the filming of “The Road to Perdition” starring Tom Hanks. The...

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Shop Seasonally: it's berry exciting!

Submitted 07-09-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Eating seasonally can be an adventure, especially when that adventure involves fresh, local fruit. That's right, cherries are here. But that's not all that's new at the market. Opportunities to involve the kids in learning about a...

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Farmers market to host free cheese making class

Submitted 07-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

August Treu, owner and chef at August’s Kitchen, will be hosting a free, one-hour class on cheese making at the Fulton Street Farmers Market on Wednesday July 10 at 6:00 p.m.    The class will be held in the market building at 1147...

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Runners glow in the dark for charity

Submitted 07-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

At 9:45 p.m. this Saturday, fluorescent blues, greens and pinks will illuminate Millennium Park. Trivium Racing is bringing their Glow in the Park run to Grand Rapids. Glow in the Park is a 5K where participants decorate themselves in glowing body...

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