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Grand Rapids Pride Center supports a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ individuals

Submitted 04-12-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Grand Rapids Pride Center which empowers the LGBTQ community through support services and awareness

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Neighborhood Summit debuts video showcasing record attendance, community participation

Submitted 04-11-2017 under NEWS

This year's Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit on March 4, 2017 grew from four workshops to 17 and hosted almost 400 community members.

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Kaleidoscope of feeling: ACT apprentice Tyler Vonitter

Submitted 04-11-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at art apprentice Tyler Vonitter – his inspiration, his creation, and his goals.

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Nuns and Nones: Conversation at intersection of contemporary religious, secular life

Submitted 04-11-2017 under OPINION

Local Dominican Sisters and Millennial Nones met in an inter-generational space which lead to conversations about how to sustain ourselves for decades in movements for social justice, how to stay connected with one another in a technological world that has potential for isolation, and so much more.

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Speaker from U.S. Institute of Peace discusses achieving peace in conflicted world

Submitted 04-10-2017 under NONPROFITS

The presentation on Thursday, April 13 is the first in a series of free, public talks on peace, co-presented by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and the Kent District Library.

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'Dinosaur Fish' May Outlive Us All

Submitted 04-10-2017 under NONPROFITS

Lake sturgeon are members of a family of fish that has existed since the Upper Cretaceous period 136 million years ago. They can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh over 200 pounds, with a typical lifespan of 55 years for males and up to 100 years for females.

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Kent County Parks Foundation partners with She Rides Her Own Way to host retro beach party

Submitted 04-07-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Retro Beach Party at Millennium Park helps to expand and enhance Kent County parks.

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Light Gallery + Studio features local artists for their first Art.Downtown April 8

Submitted 04-05-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

"Matthew and I have known each other since college and often would talk about how cool it would be to have a space similar to the one we have right now. Not knowing what [Light Gallery] would become when getting the keys, we were excited for the chance to mold a place of our own together."

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Kent County Parks Foundation is dedicated to growing our park, trail systems

Submitted 04-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Kent County Parks Foundation which raises money, support and awareness for the Kent County parks system

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Grand Rapids Public Museum returns as West Michigan hub for Michigan State University's Science Festival

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

The MSU Science Festival is a month long of statewide events highlighting and celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The MSU Science Festival features talks, demonstrations, tours, open houses, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.

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