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Three generation households are on local menus as sandwich families

Submitted 11-27-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Many local families are living a life of eldercare and child rearing under one roof as a 'sandwich family'. How does it work?

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Volunteering in Grand Rapids as a college student: Where do you start?

Submitted 11-26-2018 under NEWS

A conversation with the Heart of West Michigan United Way Volunteer Engagement Coordinator provides insight into getting involved in Grand Rapids.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is renting space to Unitarians a defamation of God's name?

Submitted 11-26-2018 under OPINION

To the person who felt compelled to send me an anonymous letter explaining that you are cutting off support to Ahavas Israel because I am profaning the sanctity of God by allowing a church to worship in our building on Sundays: You are a coward.

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In Season: November 23, 2018

Submitted 11-23-2018 under NONPROFITS

It's a wonderful day at the Market...Christmas trees have arrived! D&L Laughlin Family Farms + Garden Bee are here to help you get festive + spread the holiday cheer! They have wreaths, garland, and festive arrangements to help you get in the holiday spirit. Open until 1:30 today!

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Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World at Meijer Gardens ignites holiday spirit

Submitted 11-21-2018 under OPINION

A visit to Meijer Gardens to see the trees is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. This year's exhibit is open now until January 6, 2019.

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Nonprofit announces winners of student film competition during week-long celebration of creativity and storytelling

Submitted 11-20-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Mosaic Film Experience announced the winners of its 2018 Mosaic Mobile contest during a week of events celebrating creativity and storytelling.

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Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities hosts successful fall programs

Submitted 11-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

As part of the fall session, students at the Cook Library Center were given an opportunity to participate in a Project Fair. They wrote songs, made short films and took initiative as leaders.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings The Lone Bellow to Grand Rapids on November 29

Submitted 11-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center (SCMC) is proud to present The Lone Bellow in their new “Triiio Tour” on November 29, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The Lone Bellow “Triiio Tour” features the three key members of The Lone Bellow - Zach Williams, Brian Elmquist and Kanene Donehey Pipkin in an acoustic concert.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What are you grateful for? Part 2

Submitted 11-19-2018 under OPINION

This week, the Ethics and Religion Talk panel continue to answer the question, ‘What is the one thing in your life, in your community, in the world near or far, for which you are the most grateful?’

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In Season: November 16, 2018

Submitted 11-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

Happy Friday! It's that time of year where our Friday's have slowed, but we still have a few awesome vendors here! If you're in the market (no pun intended) for Michigan, free range Thanksgiving turkeys, eggs, honey, apples, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and other Michigan meats, visit us tod

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