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Concerts Under the Stars returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium

Submitted 12-12-2017 under NONPROFITS

Live concerts begin on January 18, 2018 and will be held through April, 2018, with five concerts total. Visitors can sit back and experience the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music to five different performances featuring pop, jazz, folk and rock sounds.

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Open the Door: Community gardening as personal growth

Submitted 12-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

Community growth through sustainable neighborhood revitalization and community gardening at the new Roosevelt Apartments in Muskegon Heights

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New virtual reality, touchscreen experience at Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 12-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is bringing a new virtual reality experience to the Museum opening Saturday, December 16, 2017 featuring Finny, the Museum’s iconic 1905 finback whale skeleton that hangs above the first floor Galleria.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Erin Schaenzer

Submitted 12-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

Erin Schaenzer moved to Grand Rapids, MI five years ago to attend Kendall College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in Printmaking. Schaenzer’s poetic works are influenced by identity and relationships.

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Celebrate with Grand Rapids Children's Museum at its New Year's Early Eve

Submitted 12-05-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

On Saturday, December 31, 2017 at New Years Early Eve, make a noisemaker, create a resolution wand, and enjoy a fun night of play and festivities, including kid-friendly hors d’oeurves provided by FOODesign, refreshments at the Fizzy Juice Bar, and music along with all the museum exhibits.

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Finding more than a place to sleep

Submitted 12-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

As we experience so often, the blessings Katheryn gives outnumber those she receives. She says, it is with joy and gratitude that I am able to serve the Lord and His people, and Katheryn's joy is contagious.

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This season of giving: Is the act of freely giving respectful to the poor?

Submitted 11-30-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

On December 8 and 9, 2017 Family Promise of Grand Rapids will invite 100 underprivileged families mostly through its IHN program, to join for a Christmas meal and purchase household items at affordable prices. And this year will be Cornerstone Church's 4th year hosting the event.

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Downtown Market hosting month of cheerful holiday events

Submitted 11-30-2017 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 at the Downtown Market.

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Open the Door: Resident leaders take Los Angeles

Submitted 11-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

Resident leaders from Dwelling Place's Weston Apartments traveled to the Neighborworks CLI training in Los Angeles for community building, leadership initiatives, and connecting with fellow Neighborworks resident leaders from across the country.

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Kick off the holidays with a free concert by St. Cecilia Music Center's adult Grand Band and String Orchestra

Submitted 11-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center’s Adult Grand Band and String Orchestra will kick off the holidays with an uplifting free concert on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 7p.m.

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