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Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

The final event in Hunger Action Week 2012 explores childhood hunger and provides opportunities to help.

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Atomic Hoop Troupe to perform in "A Lot of Art"

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Expect a stellar performance by Miss Audacious and the Atomic Hoop Troupe at community event on the 16th.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Wendy Smith

Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

Meet artist, writer, poet , soloist and survivor Wendy Smith, from Heartside Gallery and Studio.

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GROW participant uses improvisation in business settings

Submitted 08-24-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Former GROW participant, board member and president Mary Jane Pories has taken what she learned from the classroom to uphold Fishladder Inc., an innovative business for the past 13 years.

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Andrea "SuperDre" Wallace discusses Grand Rapids, City Lights, electronic music

Submitted 08-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Andrea "SuperDre" Wallace shares her experiences as an artist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, her performances and contributions.

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Do you sushi?

Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION

My first experience eating sushi was at XO Asian Cuisine-and I wasn't sure what to expect.

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Polish festival returning to Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Polish Harvest Festival will once again be occurring at Rosa Parks Circle this year, running from Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26.

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Grandwich 2012: The final judgement

Submitted 08-18-2012 under OPINION

I was one of the judges for the final judging of Grandwich 2012. This article gives my reflections, including a video analysis with a special "day after" epilogue.

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Help Gerontology Network Win a Toyota Sienna Mobility Van With the 100 Cars for Good Program

Submitted 08-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Help Gerontology Network win a Toyota Sienna Mobility van by voting on August 21st at 100CarsforGood.com and support older adults in our community.

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First festival of its kind to jazz up West Michigan on August 18

Submitted 08-14-2012 under NEWS

The free jazz festival will be taking over Rosa Parks Circle at noon on Saturday and will include a diverse lineup of local performers.

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