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Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 4

Submitted 11-04-2021 under NEWS

Kent County starts COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11; Blandford Nature Center hosting fall Nature Makers Market this month; and Gov. Whitmer signs bill repealing Michigan's 'tampon tax.'

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Who Needs Doctors When You have God?, part 2

Submitted 11-01-2021 under OPINION

Last week, Ethics and Religion Talk responded to a question from John challenging our response to a question on prayer and healing. This week, we share three more responses to John.

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What's at the Market: Saturday, October 30, 2021

Submitted 10-29-2021 under NONPROFITS

Kick-off your spooky weekend festivities with a trip to the Market! Grab a pumpkin for carving, apples for dipping and treats for snacking. It’s going to be a witchin’ time!

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"It's Either This or Death:" After Two Decades of Addiction, Jason Attributes Life-Saving Results to Guiding Light

Submitted 10-29-2021 under NONPROFITS

Jason has been caught in the vicious cycle of alcoholism, homelessness, and instability for years. At Guiding Light he found the long-term solutions he needed to get sober and to become financially, physically, and spiritually secure again.

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Food Without Barriers: An Interview with Lisa Oliver King from Our Kitchen Table

Submitted 10-28-2021 under NONPROFITS

Lisa Oliver-King, Director of Our Kitchen Table (OKT), shares her food experiences, more about OKT's work and her vision for a more just, equitable food system in Kent County

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Opera Grand Rapids Stages Don Giovanni

Submitted 10-27-2021 under OPINION

Despite its themes of lechery, betrayal, and damnation, Opera Grand Rapids' production of Don Giovanni proves light and funny.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Who Needs Doctors When You have God?, part 1

Submitted 10-25-2021 under OPINION

Several months ago, Ethics and Religion Talk responded to a question on prayer and healing. One of our readers, John, responded to that column with his own thoughts on the efficacy of medicine, inviting our panel to respond. He wrote:

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Legendary Guitarist Leo Kottke returns to perform at St. Cecilia Music Center's Acoustic Café Series on November 19, 2021

Submitted 10-23-2021 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids favorite, legendary guitarist Leo Kottke, has been described by Rolling Stone Magazine as “so good that he didn’t need a band.” West Michigan music lovers will be able to experience his amazing six and twelve-string guitar picking genius at SCMC on November 19th.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Welcomes Back the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center featuring Artistic Directors Cellist David Finckel and Pianist Wu Han, as well as, Violinist Arnaud Sussmann and Violist Paul Neubauer on Thursday, November 18, 2021

Submitted 10-22-2021 under NONPROFITS

The world-class Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to perform in front of their first live audience at St. Cecilia Music Center since early 2020.

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Community updates: Friday, Oct. 22

Submitted 10-22-2021 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids extends outdoor 'social zones' through Nov. 2022; 10-digit dialing requirement for West Michigan starts Sunday; and Grand Rapids Public Museum seeking support for renovation of Spillman Carousel.

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