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In Season: May 19, 2018

Submitted 05-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

Despite the rain (and the plants love rain!), it's such a vibrant day here at the Market! Flowers galore. Crisp lettuces + asparagus are in abundance. Wild-foraged goodies + tasty treats to please your palate. Come check it out for yourself!

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Rhiannon Giddens mesmerized sold out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center

Submitted 05-18-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Rhiannon Giddens played to a sold out audience at the St. Cecilia Music center Thursday evening, providing the audience with a very powerful performance focused on the black experience in America.

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Local family shares experience with Get the Lead Out program

Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

Javonte Tubbs, a lifelong Grand Rapidian, recently had repairs on his family home completed by the Get the Lead Out program to get rid of lead hazards.

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NPO Showcase sits down with Habitat for Humanity

Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase focuses on the recent projects of Kent County's Habitat for Humanity and how you can get involved.

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Going green in Grand Rapids: Properly disposing of your spring cleaning

Submitted 05-16-2018 under OPINION

When tackling your spring cleaning, it's important to keep the environment top of mind. Learn how to keep Grand Rapids clean when tackling your projects this spring.

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Heartside all stars finish another Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

A group from Dégagé Ministries faithfully trained for their annual walk in the Fifth Third River Bank Run that was held on May 12. Many of these ladies persevered through physical challenges, but each one accomplished her goal!

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Artist feature from UICA: Plant Parenthood

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Plant Parenthood is an Improv Comedy troupe formed in 2015 when the founding members met at Comedy Outlet Mondays, a recurring comedy show at Dog Story Theater.

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GRandJazzFest offers eclectic lineup for 2018 event at Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Saxophonist Euge Groove will headline 7th annual GRandJazzFest presented by the DTE Energy Foundation

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Free community panel discussion to focus on gun violence in schools

Submitted 05-15-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

All community members are invited to attend an open discussion on current culture in schools, mental health and the influence of video games, and more topics.

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New show 'Space School' coming to public museum's planetarium

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Beginning Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium, Space School, will feature astronauts training underwater for working in space.

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