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Animation camp to create role models for future Superwomen

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The super power of media is you: A summer day camp for high school students with full scholarships available, the Girl Power Camp is for both girls and guys.

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Access & Sea to Sea Cycling Fundraiser

Submitted 06-28-2013 under NONPROFITS

Every 4 pedal strokes on a bicycle, a child dies from poverty-related issues. Cycle to end poverty with Access & Sea to Sea on August 3!

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Literacy center seeks to promote creativity, local talent with Flash Fiction Contest

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is organizing a flash fiction contest to raise money for programs and celebrate writing talent within the community.

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Outdoor movie screen coming to outdoor parks, venues

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

DDA is seeking community input of themes for the new outdoor movie screen.

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Grand Rapids Original Swing Society hosts prom theme night

Submitted 06-27-2013 under NEWS

The Swing Society hosted a night full of dancing despite last minute changes.

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East Hills gastro pub to connect artists with community at Art in the Garden

Submitted 06-27-2013 under NEWS

The Green Well Gastro Pub is working to support local artists with their Art in the Garden event on June 30 in the ICCF garden. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

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U-Pick cherries ready for first of July

Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Family-owned Moelker Orchards expect heavy traffic for shortened cherry picking season.

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Earthkeeper Farm devoted to soil, community

Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Earthkeeper Farm takes considers everything from microbes to honeybees to hogs when farming, and builds connections along the way.

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Bullied

Submitted 06-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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Solo industrial act offers synthesizer, drum samples to music scene

Submitted 06-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Michael Bussler of Grand Rapids draws on '80s nostalgia, David Lynch and his experience in local punk bands when experimenting with his solo project, Burnt Offerings.

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