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Hundreds of volunteers serve local veterans during Operation United

Submitted 05-20-2019 under NONPROFITS

Heart of West Michigan United Way recruited 318 volunteers for Operation United, a day of outdoor landscaping, repair projects, and construction at the homes of 23 Kent County veterans and their families.

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Flex Gallery and The Power of Art

Submitted 05-20-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Four artists answer the question, "what are some ways that making art improves your life?"

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Do I Call Out My Friend's Adultery?

Submitted 05-20-2019 under OPINION

“Is it wrong of me to call out a friend who has been cheating on his wife, who is also my dear friend? I am very angry about his behavior, which he does not seem to regret, but others tell me it is none of my business.”

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In Season: May 18, 2019

Submitted 05-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's another beautiful day at the Market and we have 20+ vendors for you this Friday! If you're looking for Michigan produce, handcrafted foods, farm products (eggs, dairy, meat), body care products, or artisan goods come on down and shop with us! Open until 2, with most diverse selection before 1.

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Maya Lin explores Art and Environment at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 05-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Exhibition presents large-scale sculpture, including two new works exploring the Midwest

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Life after stroke: Tips for survivors and caregivers

Submitted 05-15-2019 under NONPROFITS

After suffering a ruptured aneurysm and a stroke, Marcia thought she wouldn't survive.

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City of Grand Rapids has failed to respond to demands for police accountability and cutting ties to ICE

Submitted 05-14-2019 under NONPROFITS

Despite numerous calls for concrete action, the city of Grand Rapids gave no direct response to a coalition of groups demanding police accountability. While this is disheartening, they in no way will impact our commitment to seeking accountability and transformative justice.

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Sierra Club's "Growing Green" movement hosts 2nd annual Organic Lawn Workshop

Submitted 05-14-2019 under NEWS

Growing Green, a grassroots movement of the Sierra Club, hosts organic lawn care event, facilitated by Steve Veldheer, owner of Good Sweet Earth.

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Women of Color Convening May 16 wsg Remi Harrington

Submitted 05-14-2019 under NONPROFITS

OKT Women of Color Convening wsg Remi Harrington FREE! Kalamazoo activist, urban farmer and educator shares “Building collective consciousness about what local foods can mean to us as a people.”

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Marcelo Lehninger's mother, pianist Sonia Goulart, joins orchestra for Chopin and Brahms

Submitted 05-13-2019 under NONPROFITS

Brazilian pianist Sonia Goulart joins her son, Marcelo Lehninger, for Grand Rapids Symphony season finale with Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, Brahms' Symphony No. 2

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