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Letter carriers collect record amount of food during Stamp Out Hunger

Submitted 05-16-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids residents donated 200,000 pounds of food during Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

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In Season: May 12, 2017

Submitted 05-12-2017 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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Stamp Out Hunger at mailboxes, online this Saturday

Submitted 05-09-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids' letter carriers are coordinating their 25th-annual food drive Saturday, May 13.

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In Season: May 6, 2017

Submitted 05-05-2017 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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Public Museum partnering with Brewery Vivant, The Cheese Lady for a special Beer Explorers on May 11

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Beer Explorers class will give 40 participants the opportunity to learn about their sense of taste and what combinations appeal to them individually. The class will be led by Brewery Vivant's Wandering Monk and Certified Cicerone, Ryan Engemann, and Grand Rapid’s The Cheese Lady, Heather Zinn.

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Kit-A-Gin preschool garden receives Neighborhood Match Fund

Submitted 04-25-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Huron Potawatomi Head Start is one of the first recipients of Grand Rapids' Neighborhood Match Fund. Local preschoolers will get the opportunity to experience the healthy benefits of being out in nature and learning about the origin of their food.

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Native American community feels disrespected over proposed restructuring of educational program

Submitted 04-20-2017 under NEWS

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, community members who support the Native American Education Program of the Grand Rapids Public Schools held a public hearing over concerns for the program's future.

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Community garden grant recipients announced by World Renew

Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS

Five community gardens projects in Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties received funding and training grants of $1250 this month to grow their projects and increase their benefit to local community members.

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St. Cecilia hosts wine tasting in newly restored historic building

Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS

Eat. Drink. Be Merry! is on Saturday evening, starting at 6 p.m. on April 29, 2017 at St. Cecilia Music Center in downtown Grand Rapids.

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West Michigan Growers Group partners with Downtown Market, MSU Extension to host 2017 Growers Fare: CSA Open House

Submitted 03-21-2017 under NONPROFITS

The public event will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Downtown Market for the West Michigan community interested in connecting with and supporting farmers growing and selling local food.

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