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Polish Festival brings food, music, polka to downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

Polish Festival 2016 will be held at Rosa Parks Circle on August 26-28, 2016.

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Fifth annual jazz festival coming to Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

On Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., jazz musicians of all kinds will perform at the free festival.

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Film screening at Wealthy Theatre explores lives of undocumented immigrants

Submitted 08-16-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

"Immigrants Are a Blessing Not a Burden" campaign welcomes the Grand Rapids community to watch "Documented: A Film by an Undocumented American" on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7 p.m..

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Two free exhibition events spotlight influential New York artist

Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

SiTE:LAB celebrates the artwork of Gordon Matta-Clark on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Rumsey Street Project.

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Catalyst Radio "Waiting on Division"

Submitted 08-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Waiting on Division interviews locals

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Catalyst Radio: WYCE station manager, Quinn Mathews

Submitted 08-12-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with the new station manager of community radio station WYCE.

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In Season: August 13, 2016

Submitted 08-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

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

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How Kids' Food Basket is fighting hunger in West Michigan

Submitted 08-10-2016 under NONPROFITS

Four facts to know about how Kids' Food Basket relieves hunger as both a symptom and a cause of poverty by partnering with families and local organizations.

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Call for nominations: Wheelchair-donating nonprofit seeks inspirational athletes

Submitted 08-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

This year's AIM High Endurance Awards will be the most exciting yet.

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Movie Review: "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" at the UICA

Submitted 08-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

Nick Hartman, UICA Film Coordinator reviews the story of defiant city kid Ricky, who gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside.

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