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57th traditional Pow Wow to take place September 8-9 at Riverside Park

Submitted 08-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge invites the community to the 57th Traditional Pow Wow. Whether it is your first time at a pow wow or your tenth, you will enjoy the excitement, the color, the dancing, drumming, crafts and food!

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New Grand Rapids city manager discusses family, fitness, first 90 days

Submitted 08-28-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

I think Grand Rapids has the benefit of seeing growth coming and learning from the experiences of Austin and other communities to make sure it is smart, sustainable and equitable.

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WYCE's annual cd, record sale great opportunity to meet new station manager

Submitted 08-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The WYCE Annual CD & Record Sale is Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Eastown Streetfair. Generously donated vinyl, 78s, 8 tracks, CDs, and cassettes will be on sale for $1 each. We are also excited to announce Hayes Griffin, our new Station Manager, will be hanging out at the booth all day.

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COAST program brings together community members, students to increase understanding, advocacy for disability rights

Submitted 08-28-2018 under OPINION

I participated in the most recent of these workshops, referred to as COAST (Community Organizing and Advocacy Strategies Training), in July 2018. This program brought people of different backgrounds together to learn the ways to find and solve disability-related community issues.

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Catalyst Radio: Interview with Lyonel LaGrone on working towards a local human rights ordinance

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

When you have a local civil rights ordinance, people achieve remedy a lot sooner than if they file a federal complaint. Lyonel LaGrone on the need for a human rights ordinance in Grand Rapids.

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Meet your elected officials hosted by Young Leaders Against Violence

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

YLAV invites you to Meet Your Elected Official on September 10 to learn about sexual and domestic violence and listen to State Representatives discuss their stance on sexual and domestic violence.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is the serpent in the Garden of Eden real?

Submitted 08-27-2018 under OPINION

Elisa asks, Did the supposed serpent in the supposed Garden of Eden have fangs? If so, why? If not, why not?

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In Season: August 24, 2018

Submitted 08-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Cool, summer mornings at the Market make for a very pleasant shopping experience! With peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants in season the booths are just bursting with color! We also have a wonderful selection of Michigan raised meats, eggs, and dairy products, and locally made food products.

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NPO Showcase: Connect to Care solves unique housing challenge

Submitted 08-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase with Connect to Care

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Residents make their voice heard at Housing NOW! listening sessions

Submitted 08-21-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Last week, Public Agency at West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) hosted a series of community listening sessions to gather community feedback on four amendments within the Housing NOW! recommendations.

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