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Orchards, edible parks, food forests increasingly popular in placemaking

Submitted 02-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

After nearly five years of Friends of GR Parks helping communities plan and design public parks and spaces, one of the undeniable trends is people's desire to see more edible fruit and nut trees and plants in parks.

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Teen celebrates birthday, Valentine's Day by volunteering

Submitted 02-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

Inspired by a mission trip to Africa, Rachel Rounds spends Valentine's Day helping families closer to home.

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DeltaPlex arena to host beer and comedy festival

Submitted 02-14-2014 under NEWS

Friday night and all day and Saturday, the western Grand Rapids convention center will house brews, laughs and a local Brew Olympics.

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What's On Tap: February 13-19

Submitted 02-12-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With or without a Valentine, cozy up to a pint this weekend at your favorite brewpub.

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Founders Brewing Company to host "Firkin Freezeout" beer garden party

Submitted 02-11-2014 under NEWS

Downtown brewery will host the "Firkin Freezeout" event with classic brews, barbecue and ice carving.

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Anja Mast grows career from farm-to-table to kitchen lifestyle coach

Submitted 02-11-2014 under NEWS

Anja Mast, one of the pioneers of the farm to table movement in West Michigan, recently launched a Kitchen Lifestyle Coaching business, #anjamaniagr.

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Hall Street bakery opens with dedicated gluten free kitchen

Submitted 02-11-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Wealthy Street Bakery owners have opened new Hall Street Bakery location that expands their regular offerings with the help of a separate gluten free kitchen, complete with its own HVAC system to avoid contamination.

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Taste of Soul Sunday gears up to celebrate African-American history

Submitted 02-11-2014 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Public Library is having their Taste of Soul Sunday event in honor of Black History Month, including Afrocentric poetry, music from Karisa Wilson and free food from Sandmann's and other local soul food specialists.

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What's On Tap: February 6-12

Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Check out what your favorite taprooms are pouring this weekend.

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New brewery cooperative to celebrate first official sixer mixer

Submitted 02-04-2014 under NEWS

High Five Co-op gathers early members at The Factory to celebrate their brewing community. Members and non-members alike are invited to join the brew exchange this Saturday.

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