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In Season: June 29, 2018

Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Friday's at the Market are great days for shopping local + shopping outside without the big crowds! We have a huge selection of vendors with your Michigan favorites including blueberries, raspberries, cherries, + strawberries, locally-grown produce, fresh-baked breads, meat, eggs, and flowers!

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Seven people arrested for protesting in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS

Seven people were arrested for blocking the intersection of Michigan and Ottawa in Grand Rapids in protest against Kent County's contract with ICE.

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Protesters against ICE take over Kent County commission meeting

Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS

Over 120 people protested outside at Calder Plaza and at the Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 28, 2018 against Kent County's contract with ICE and the detaining of undocumented immigrants.

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Tuesday Evening Music Club begins July 3 at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

Community radio station, 88.1FM WYCE, is a media sponsor for the weekly music series. Legendary local musician Ralston Bowles puts together a line-up of acts exploring various genres to showcase talents that deserves an outdoor amphitheater crowd.

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The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The mission and work of HQ, a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth, reflects the diverse approaches of this year's Walk for Good Food recipient organizations to issues of poverty and hunger.

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Meals on Wheels' applies specific focus to need for good food

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Attentive to the food concerns of the senior population in Grand Rapids, Meals on Wheels demonstrates that the most effective approaches to tackling broad needs are often focused on the specific.

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UICA welcomes news Exhibitions Curator, Juana Williams

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

UICA is proud to welcome the newest member of our team, Exhibitions Curator, Juana Williams. Williams comes to us from Detroit, MI, where she most recently worked as Assistant to the Chair at Wayne State University Department of Art and Art History.

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The permaculture perspective of Urban Roots: "We are guests in this neighborhood"

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

The permaculture perspective that informs Urban Roots, a community farm and education center, allows it to be rooted deeply and reaching broadly.

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Free "Kids at the Market" activities return to Downtown Market beginning June 27

Submitted 06-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Kids at the Market will engage kids through crafts, science experiments, animals, fitness and more.

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Fourth annual Burton Heights Reunion to celebrate unity

Submitted 06-26-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

On Saturday, July 7, families from all over the Greater Grand Rapids area are invited to Garfield Park to celebrate with the Burton Heights neighborhood. The event will begin at 12 noon in the park and will run to 8 p.m. There will be food, games, activities, and music, all free of charge.

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