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Gilda's Club Camp Sparkle hits 10 year anniversary

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Camp Sparkle uses different cultures in summer camps to educate about grief and dealing with life’s daily obstacles.

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Story Matters: Kevin Holt retells events of his stroke, work to recover

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Holt woke up one morning in the middle of experiencing a stroke. After endless hours alone in his apartment, he was rushed to the hospital. After awaking, he discovered his mobility, speech and communication was gone. Here he talks about his journey of recovery.

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Story Matters: Melissa Empie shares her life with fibromyalgia

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Melissa Empie has been battling fibromyalgia for 17 years. Here she shares what her life is like with this disability and what she'd like people to know about what the disease is like.

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Story Matters: Steve Wallis works to assist veterans with jobs, benefits

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Steve Wallis is on a mission. Inspired by his veteran father who passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, he started a company designed to help veterans like himself get the assistance needed to receive benefits and acquire jobs.

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Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Brian Haik combines two of his passions - beer and history - in his entrepreneurial venture Grand Rapids Beer Tours.

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BettySoo - "Wheels"

Submitted 08-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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What's on Tap: August 7-13

Submitted 08-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Treat yourself to a brew at your favorite local pub this weekend.

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Donkey Taqueria serves affordable plates, needs some heat

Submitted 08-06-2014 under OPINION

The food at Donkey may have needed a bit of spice, but the open aired seating area provided a refreshing summer setting.

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Saturday! National "Bike to Market" event at Southeast Area Farmers' Market

Submitted 08-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Bike to Market Saturday Aug. 9. Meet at Browning Claytor Health Centerto ride to the market. From 12-2 p.m., the market will feature free bike tune ups courtesy of The Spoke Folks, kids’ crafts and bike decorating DJ Deririck "Vito" Hollowell.

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In Season: August 9, 2014

Submitted 08-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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