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Meet Walker's next Mayor: Mark Huizenga

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, Mark Huizenga will be elected as Walker's Mayor as his opponent has dropped out the the running and endorsed her opponent.

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Citizens to vote on park ballot initiative

Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, Yes! GR Parks will appear on ballots in the City of Grand Rapids to raise money for city parks.

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You're invited! "Food Politics and the Food Justice Movement: Moving Forward"

Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Free five week class that investigates the current food system and food policy, looks at responses around the country and discusses how West Michigan could respond locally.

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Second attempt to raise money for Wyoming Public Schools to appear on November 5 ballot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

Proposals One and Two in Wyoming seek to make basic upgrades and add a performing arts center.

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Voters to decide on Forest Hills Public School proposal

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

A proposal to raise $45 million for technology, security and buses will appear on ballots on November 5.

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Parks as place markers record our city's history

Submitted 10-15-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is in our parks, like Monument and Veterans Park, that we process the historical moments of our city.

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Why parks matter: The current condition of parks and how the millage will help

Submitted 10-10-2013 under OPINION

Since 2002 the Parks and Recreation Department has experienced severe cuts. I talk about how far behind we've gotten and what we can do about it.

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Advocates for Senior Issues invite you to Kent County Senior Millage Open House

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kent County Senior Millage Open House takes place Friday October 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. at Kentwood Christian Church. Stop by for a light lunch, door prizes and information on Senior Millage Services.

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Why parks matter: The history of parks in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-08-2013 under OPINION

We cannot understand the importance of our parks if we don't understand their history. This article walks us through our city's first park and its humble beginnings to a growth of urban development leading to large city parks and ending with the affects on our green spaces caused by White Flight.

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There goes the fear

Submitted 10-08-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is time to let go of designing out of fear, and start embracing community spaces that create opportunity for expression, creativity and growth- for all.

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