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UCOM hosting third annual Healthy Foods Cook Off as part of Hunger Action Week

Submitted 09-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Thursday, three local chefs will be competing to create healthy dishes using food pantry staples in the cookoffat United Church Outreach Ministry.

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Mitten Brewing Co. works to fill void in Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 09-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Established less than a year ago last October, The Mitten Brewing Company's first year has been one of massive growth.Their plan for the future: keep on growing.

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Exploring the Catholic Tradition

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

This is a series of programs designed to explore and explain various aspects of the Catholic faith and practices to anyone would like to understand more about this faith that has been in existance more than 2000 years.

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Mercy Leather brands unique process, style in genuine leather goods

Submitted 09-10-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rusty Zylstra balances customer and craft, creating individualized canvas bags, wallets, accessories and more on site at his studio.

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Impart: Artist Melanie Manos believes art instills necessary sense of wonder

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Melanie Manos answers a few important questions about art. Her performance piece will be projected at SiTE:LAB, 54 Jefferson at dusk.

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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Twenty years of Heartside: A celebration and book release

Submitted 09-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, September 13, join Heartside Gallery and Studio to celebrate the release of their book "An Irregular Heartbeat: The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio."

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Taking the SNAP challenge? No, thank you.

Submitted 09-06-2013 under OPINION

I recount my personal experience as a SNAP recipient, and explain why I don't want to take the SNAP challenge now and relive my experience.

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Story Matters: Stephanie Mabie talks Abe Lincoln and zombies in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie tells us her story about the zombie walk that took place on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Grandmother Power exhibit opens to celebrate grandmas everywhere

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NEWS

On September 6, the Grandmother Power exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum opens. The exhibit displays global stories on activist grandmothers while also allowing locals to get involved in the movement.

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