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In Season: August 5, 2017

Submitted 08-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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Jazz is in the air with 2017 GRandJazzFest

Submitted 08-03-2017 under NEWS

Produced by GR and Jazz and presented by DTE Energy Foundation, GRandJazzFest returns to Rosa Parks Circle on August 19th and 20th.

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Market Musings: The Great Bread Company bakes up another year at the market

Submitted 08-02-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

The Great Bread Company of Allendale features a variety of breads that vary by season.

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Fireworks, mariachi music wrap up Grand Rapids Symphony's Picnic Pops in two special, one-night only shows

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

The 2017 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops series concludes with explosive fireworks on Thursday and marvelous mariachi music on Saturday

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Why you should volunteer for the fifth annual Girls Rock Grand Rapids camp week

Submitted 08-01-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Girls Rock Grand Rapids, GR!GR, is a week long summer camp that takes place in August, and exists to empower girls and women through music.

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Beer City recovery group for food industry workers to meet August 15

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NEWS

The recovery group, organized by members of the local food industry, offers support and discuss concerns related to alcoholism and substance abuse within the industry.

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Crooked Lake Marsh is a biodiversity hotspot

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

Located within Allegan State Game Area, Crooked Lake Marsh is home to a number of rare and endangered species

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Summer celebration along Downtown's South Division Avenue

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

Featuring Neighborhood Happy Hour, enjoy live music from WYCE selected bands, grab a paintbrush and participate in a mural painting, attend an exclusive Tour of Hidden Downtown Gardens, visit gallery exhibitions, and splurge at vendors, pop up shops and sales along the Avenue for the Arts.

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Ride The Rapid to events throughout Grand Rapids, Kentwood this August

Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

Celebrate, enjoy art, catch a flick and get to the zoo via The Rapid throughout August.

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Trolling under rainbow bridge

Submitted 07-31-2017 under OPINION

For all the discrimination and prejudice, I lamented in my first article, there was no acknowledgment of the disabled community. Even though I am not disabled, if I was going to get on a gay soap box about equal representation, I might want to make sure I’m not showcasing the same bias.

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