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Community arts series builds creative momentum

Submitted 12-18-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Low-barrier art activities foster community in Heartside and beyond.

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River for All project: Discussing its impact on Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-12-2018 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. hope to breathe new life into six parks along the Grand River, allowing clean and family-friendly environments for the people of Grand Rapids to enjoy.

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Dégagé Ministries helps returning citizens

Submitted 12-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

Being dropped off in the Heartside Neighborhood after spending time in prison with only the clothes on your back is not exactly an easy way to begin a new chapter in your life.

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Happy Cat Cafe encourages visitors to socialize with cats up for adoption

Submitted 12-11-2018 under OPINION

The Happy Cat Cafe is a place where anyone is able to eat with and be around cats. Customers can pet the cats and also have the option of adopting one.

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Center provides innovative senior, child care

Submitted 12-11-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Bethlehem Intergenerational Center works to care for elders and children together, integrating daily schedules and activites.

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Local Junior Achievement program receives grant to grow opportunities for entrepreneurship

Submitted 12-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Achievement Foundation awards more than half a million dollars in grants to Junior Achievement offices to expand the JA Company Program.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Holiday Pops is homegrown entertainment for a hometown audience, Thursday through Sunday

Submitted 12-04-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Sing along with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, and hear the booming bass of Justin Hopkins singing 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.'

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Finding apartment in midst of affordable housing crisis is not easy

Submitted 12-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

It takes a lot of dedication not only from Dégagé staff, but also from those we serve.

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Downtown Market hosting free holiday events including Winter Wonderland and visits with Santa

Submitted 12-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

Visitors can pick out a freshly-cut Christmas tree and handmade wreath, visit Santa for photos and sharing Christmas lists, sip hot cocoa while shopping local for special gifts and more.

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Attention all Potterheads, Yule Ball is back

Submitted 12-04-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Once again, 20 Monroe Live is hosting the Harry Potter event of the year, the Yule Ball on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

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