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Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eastown will celebrate local art and businesses at their annual Bizarre Bazaar event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday on Wealthy Street.

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The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

Laura and Seth Porter are opening a New American cuisine themed restaurant on Bridge Street where major revitalization efforts are taking place along the block.

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Eat.Shop.Rock. final event to take over East Hills

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

The final of the four Eat.Shop.Rock events in Uptown will be held in the East Hills neighborhood on Cherry Street.

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive holding fundraisers as part of World Refugee Day

Submitted 06-20-2014 under NEWS

Thrive: A Refugee Support Program seeking donated items for fundraiser garage sale set for July 18-19.

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East Hills Council of Neighbors to unveil public space strategy

Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

The East Hills Council of Neighbors will unveil how it is planning for people- instead of cars- when they present their public space strategy at a public meeting on Monday, June 23.

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Story Matters: Chris McKellar's experiences opening Love's Ice Cream at Downtown Market

Submitted 06-16-2014 under NONPROFITS

Chris McKellar opened an ice cream shop in the Downtown Market, and talks about the choices he has made in where he would be located and how he sources his ingredients.

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Story Matters: Why Anthony Puzzuoli moved from volunteering to working at Local First

Submitted 06-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Anthony Puzzuoli, membership coordinator for Local First, stopped by our story fort at the Street Party to tell us what he loves about his job.

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ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize strongly supports the Homesharers Creed and we believe that owner-occupied homesharing is good for our economy, our neighborhoods, and philanthropy.

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Story Matters: Tyler Buckner explains his job as Safety Ambassador

Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tyler Buckner was at the Local First Street Party as part of his job as a Safety Ambassador through Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Here he explains his job and how it helps the downtown community.

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Fulton Street Farmers Market to host summer solstice party

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NEWS

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