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Faithful Families program helps participants gain life skills

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

We are grateful for opportunities to expand Dégagé's walls by offering programs from our community. Our patrons feel empowered when they receive useful life skills such as those taught in classes like Faithful Families.

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Spark your teens' creativity this summer with WMCAT's summer art & tech camps

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

For the first time, WMCAT will offer summer programs for both GRPS & Non-GRPS teenage students.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Henry V

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare's Henry V at the Dog Story Theater June 15-25.

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St. Cecilia hosts summer 2017 music camps for kids, adults

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Band Camp for adults and older school aged students will take place during the week of June 12, and Stella Royce Piano Camp for younger students ages 7 - 15 will be held the week of July 10, 2017.

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Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative celebrates its first anniversary

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

This group of visionary citizens is celebrating their official incorporation as a cooperative with an old-fashioned potluck picnic at Aberdeen Park this Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.

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Song and dance: Opera GR, Grand Rapids Ballet collaborate

Submitted 05-30-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

On June 8, 2017 members of Grand Rapids Ballet join forces with Opera Grand Rapids’ Emerging Artists to share a unique coming together of art forms. Opera Fusion–a performance featuring a juxtaposition of operatic vocals, popular music, and unconventional orchestrations.

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We must continue to fight for rights of all immigrants

Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION

Cosecha is a movement working towards dignity, respect and permanent protection for all documented and undocumented immigrants through nonviolent actions to bring awareness that immigrants are vital assets to the U.S. as well as bring awareness that deportations separate and tear families apart.

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Justice for our Neighbors West Michigan provides legal services to refugees, immigrants

Submitted 05-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Justice for our Neighbors West Michigan who provides legal council and support to immigrants and refugees in the area

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From an organizer's perspective: Why the Asian Festival is important

Submitted 05-23-2017 under OPINION

Diversity is beautiful and powerful, and the Asian/Pacific community has so much diversity of which many are unaware. But nonetheless, we’re usually lumped into one giant spring roll of expectations, whether we fit them or not.

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Jazz festival in Grand Rapids this summer has something for everyone

Submitted 05-23-2017 under NONPROFITS

Saxophonist Richard Elliot will headline the free sixth annual GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation on August 19 and 20.

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