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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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Market Musings: Peoples Cider Co. puts crisp apple in liquid form

Submitted 07-31-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Peoples Cider Co makes 24 different ciders throughout the year. The cider can be found at the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

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Build a better world with Grand Rapids Public Library's Summer Reading Party

Submitted 07-28-2017 under NEWS

On August 1st and 2nd, the Grand Rapids Public Library will host an hour-long party at each branch to celebrate summer readers.

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Market Musings: Lettuce Boy Farm offers lettuce, salads, carrots, more

Submitted 07-28-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Aaron Wenger of Lettuce Boy Farm in Belding says buying local is all about the human interaction.

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Celebrate 20 years of play at Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Submitted 07-28-2017 under NEWS

On Monday, July 31, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum invites the community to its 20th birthday party.

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In Season: July 29, 2017

Submitted 07-28-2017 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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Market Musings: Brewt's Bloody Mary looking to bring back a classic

Submitted 07-27-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewt's Bloody Mary Mix now available in 400 stores across Michigan, including at the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

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Foster mom gives back to the downtown food pantry Westminster

Submitted 07-26-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

For Dionne Ashley Ford, the food pantry at Westminster Presbyterian Church has made a huge difference for her family. Over the years she has adopted and raised 46 children of her own and fostered so many others. Now, shes giving back by volunteering.

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