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UCOM Celebrates National Workforce Development Month

Submitted 09-27-2019 under NONPROFITS

UCOM has spent the month of September celebrating the Workforce Development program. This program provides career coaching and specialized support for community members seeking next level employment.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Leaving a Group or Working for Change?

Submitted 09-25-2019 under OPINION

Where do you draw the line between helping to improve or change a group you are a part of, and leaving the group?

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Grand Rapids Downtown Market Hosting Feast for the Eyes: A K-12 Art Exhibit

Submitted 09-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

This October, the Downtown Market will host “Feast for the Eyes: A K-12 Food + Art Exhibit,” a new event and competition featuring food-themed art from local students.

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Wetlands royalty: Meet the wood duck, Michigan's regal-looking waterfowl

Submitted 09-24-2019 under NONPROFITS

Once threatened by habitat destruction, the wood duck population is flourishing.

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In Season: September 20, 2019

Submitted 09-20-2019 under NONPROFITS

Come enjoy the last Friday of Summer with us! It’s a lively + beautiful day here and perfect for shopping outside from over 40 Michigan farmers, food producers, and artisans! Open until 2

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Make It Take It: A Creative Happy Hour at WMCAT

Submitted 09-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

Join WMCAT for our creative happy hour, Make It Take It, on Thursday, October 17 from 6-9 pm for appetizers, drinks, music, and creative activities (where you can take home your creations!).

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Meijer Gardens celebrates autumn with beloved Chrysanthemum exhibition

Submitted 09-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Chrysanthemums & More! exhibition features a celebration of the art of the chrysanthemum with vibrant chrysanthemum displays, family-friendly activities and more, September 20 to October 27.

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GrandCon brings gamers to West Michigan

Submitted 09-17-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Gamers enjoyed over 600 exhibits, an open library 1,800 games, and mega-sized games at this year's GrandCon.

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Vietnam, Germany and Japan: Three strategic partnerships for the U.S.

Submitted 09-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

The U.S.strategic partnerships with Vietnam, Germany, and Japan are examined through speaker-experts in Fall WACWM series at Aquinas College.

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Grand Rapids Grows Green Weekend, September 19-21

Submitted 09-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Soon in Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids, children can play free of synthetic pesticides at six organic parks.

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