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Dungeons & Dragons pleases fans at Dog Story Theater

Submitted 07-25-2018 under OPINION

Live Dungeons & Dragon campaign combines imagination, acting, and humor for an engaging evening.

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City Commissioners fill vacant Third Ward seat

Submitted 07-25-2018 under NEWS

With the appointment of Nathaniel Moody to vacant Third Ward seat the Grand Rapids City Commissioners on Tuesday night filled the seat a week ahead of the planned time.

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Exciting summer at your Community Media Center

Submitted 07-24-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

2018 has been an exciting year at Grand Rapids Community Media Center. Find out what we've been up to and get a look ahead at what's to come.

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GRandJazzFest seeks volunteers

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

The festival is August 18-19, 2018. Three-hour shifts are available to assist in presenting this event to the community. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt, bottled water and the opportunity to help put on this free public event in the community.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Dave Battjes

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Dave Battjes is a husband, dad, creative letterer, nature enthusiast and avid high fiver. Battjes’ creative practice, a never ending study of letters, has him creating large-scale murals and gorgeously crafted messages of positivity.

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Free Educator Day at Grand Rapids Public Museum, John Ball Zoo

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Teachers and educators can enjoy a free day to explore the GRPM and the John Ball Zoo while learning about education programs available to their classrooms. All educators receive free admission and free parking from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both institutions.

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Local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society begins recruitment for the next West Michigan Man, Woman of the Year

Submitted 07-23-2018 under NEWS

Candidate recruitment is actively underway at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of West Michigan. This will be the fifth year for the 10-week Man and Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign in Grand Rapids. Yearly, all across the country, dedicated candidates engage in this exciting competition.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Returning a stolen mug

Submitted 07-23-2018 under OPINION

Kay writes: I work at a facility that serves seniors. A client left a fancy insulated travel coffee mug by accident. The client was upset that he lost it and asked if we had found it. I had seen it on the lost and found shelf, but when I went to get it, it was not there.

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Catalyst Radio: What's trending on The Rapidian Recap show

Submitted 07-20-2018 under NEWS

Rapidian Managing Editor Kiran Sood Patel and Community Engagement Specialist Elizabeth Rogers Drouillard discuss recent article highlights that can be found at TheRapidian.org.

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City, health officials show up to talk Westside cancer concerns to sparse resident attendance

Submitted 07-20-2018 under NEWS

Alicynne Glazier, the public health epidemiologist newly hired by the Kent County Health Department, still gave her presentation to both groups, explaining the process and guidelines the KCHD follows for addressing concerns at the July 19, 2018 meeting at Servants Community Church.

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