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Free outdoor concerts fill summer days

Submitted 06-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

GRAM on the Green, Tuesday Evening Music Club, Jazz in the Park and Celadon Summer Concert Series offer free, outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer.

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The Voices of the Heart

Submitted 06-11-2015 under NONPROFITS

"...giving a foundation to express vocally what is portrayed through visuals."

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Catalyst Radio: Challenge Scholars program uniting around advanced education for children's future

Submitted 06-11-2015 under NEWS

In its early stages, Challenge Scholars is drawing together community partners that include funders, public schools, higher education institutions and businesses.

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From artist to entrepreneur: Three South Division business owners

Submitted 06-10-2015 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts Intern, Madison May sat down during a busy First Friday: The Market event to chat with the three female entrepreneurs behind Have Company, Parliament the Boutique and Woosah Outfitters.

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UICA hosts Dyer-Ives 47th annual poetry competition

Submitted 06-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Dyer-Ives foundation gave awards to nine people, with honorary awards to two published authors and local professors, Rod Torreson and Linda Nemec Foster.

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Keep GR moving: Modern mobility strategy designed to build stronger city

Submitted 06-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The City Commission is looking at a forward thinking proposal designed to stave off traffic jams, promote transportation equity and connect us to more places and prosperity.

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Family Futures Receives Large Grant for Developmental Screening

Submitted 06-08-2015 under NONPROFITS

Family Futures Receives Large Grant for Developmental Screening

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Artists Creating Together and Keller Williams Realty To Host Artist Series

Submitted 06-04-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Happenings reception to be hosted on June 11 by Artists Creating Together and Keller Williams

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Honest to Goodness

Submitted 06-04-2015 under NONPROFITS

Vendor Spotlight: Sheri Wierenga of Dutch Girl Bath and Body brings all natural, homemade products to First Fridays: The Market

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Beers, Films and Bikes--Oh My!

Submitted 06-03-2015 under NONPROFITS

In its sixth fabulous year, Clips Beer and Film Tour is a beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show that's coming to 20 cities coast-to-coast, including Grand Rapids! New Belgium Brewing took their love for beer and film fans and put them together in this one-of-a-New-Belgium-kind event

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