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Many adoptees have deep pain from trauma of being separated from their first families

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

Adoptees Connect ~ Grand Rapids is part of a national movement with chapters across the country and beyond. This is an oasis for all adult adoptees to come and share their version of adoption. Kyleigh Vander Well-Pierre writes about her journey here.

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Grand Rapids Symphony will remember philanthropist Rich DeVos at season-opening concerts Friday, Saturday

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

Philanthropist Rich DeVos will be remembered with remarks and special music at the Grand Rapids Symphony's season-opening concerts Sept. 14-15.

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Veterans Upward Bound supports veterans with their educational, career goals

Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS

An introduction to Veterans Upward Bound, a program supporting veterans with their educational and/or career goals.

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SORT stations help WMEAC, ArtPrize divert waste from landfill

Submitted 09-11-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

SORT stations are designed to make it easy for users to properly dispose of trash and recyclabes. WMEAC staff say the stations will help build a more educated public.

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City Connection: Water quality issues, Mayor's River Cleanup discussed during episode

Submitted 09-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

Wendy Ogilvie from LGROW discusses water quality issues in Grand Rapids, the Mayor’s river cleanup project, and restore the rapids efforts.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Genetic editing

Submitted 09-10-2018 under OPINION

A recent BBC article suggested that modifying human DNA by editing human embryos ought to be permitted by UK law. What does the Ethics and Religion Talk Panel think?

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Catalyst Radio: River City Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices

Submitted 09-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Find out more in this episode of Catalyst Radio.

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How yoga can help with trauma, anxiety, and depression: New class at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 09-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Yoga can be very helpful for people who struggle with the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Classes start at Wealthy Theatre next Monday.

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In Season: September 7, 2018

Submitted 09-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

It's not fall yet, although it's starting to feel more like it with these cool mornings and winter squash + apples on vendor stands. Whether your looking for fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy, or Michigan made food products we've got a little bit of everything for you today and this weekend.

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park celebrates Autumn with Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Submitted 09-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Chrysanthemums and More! exhibition features a celebration of all things local with vibrant chrysanthemum displays, family-friendly activities and more, September 21 to October 28.

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