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Exploring Greater Grand Rapids: Experiences as a GoSite Guide

Submitted 12-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

From tourists to new residents to lifelong residents, GoSite impacts people over the long-term through small recommendations that place a large role in how people experience West Michigan together.

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In Season: December 12, 2015

Submitted 12-11-2015 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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Students come together in creative space to celebrate Black culture

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

Students lead initiative to create space to overcome anti-Blackness in academic settings held their first event last night at Kent District Library in Kentwood.

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Partners for a Racism-Free Community brings culture, cocktails, comedy to event

Submitted 12-10-2015 under NEWS

The local organization asks what you would give to end racism in an event geared towards getting attendees comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

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Instruments of Hope to present annual living nativity

Submitted 12-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Instruments of Hope will be presenting a living nativity in the Saint Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at the Dominican Center of Marywood this Sunday, December 13.

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Bosna Express changes ownership, upgrades look

Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION

Grand Rapids' Bosnian restaurant, Bosna Express, recently made significant changes in ownership, beverage offerings and design.

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Giving great: Take gifts beyond average by supporting local, handmade this year

Submitted 12-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

While holiday shopping season approaches, don’t get caught in the dust with stress about where to buy unique gifts that will WOW your friends and loved ones. The Avenue for the Arts provides you with a numerous amount of options on where to shop this holiday season.

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115,000 meals donated on #GivingTuesday

Submitted 12-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Food Bank receives $28,682 through #GivingTuesday campaign, exceeding its goal.

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'Tis the season to Embellish

Submitted 12-01-2015 under NONPROFITS

Exploring the popularity of handbells during the holiday season, with mutitple opportunities to see Embellish in concert.

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Local brewery to host tree lighting, ornament event to raise funds for Westside organization

Submitted 12-01-2015 under NEWS

Harmony Hall brewery will be kicking off the holidays with new beers and a fundraiser for the Westown Collaborative.

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