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Protesters demand removal of GRPS special education director

Submitted 03-22-2018 under NEWS

Protesters attended the GRPS Board of Education meeting demanding the removal of Laura LaMore

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Former ambassador, Carter Center CEO speaks on global health

Submitted 03-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

Ambassador Mary Ann Peters (ret.), CEO of the Carter Center in Atlanta, talks about global health equity, ethics and eradication on March 26.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Hamlet

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Dog Story Theater April 6-15.

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Spoken word collective turned nonprofit organization hosts first annual fundraiser

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Diatribe is hosting its first annual fundraiser as a nonprofit organization on April 26th at The Waldron Public House downtown Grand Rapids. The Diatribe Annual Fun'Raiser Party Masquerade Edition which starts at 9pm and will go until 2am will feature DJ AB - Everything AB and Dj Omega Supreme.

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Local nonprofit helps small businesses thrive at Indie Flea Market

Submitted 03-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids organization the Vendor Exchange is working to create a community of artisans to help them grow.

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Learn how to make safe, healthy lawns and gardens in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Did you know the Sierra Club is active right here in Grand Rapids? Come join us at our special event on Monday April 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Church, 1736 Lyon St. N.E..

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John Ball Zoo opens early for spring

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NEWS

Reduced ticket prices are offered now through April 27 for currently opened exhibits, such as the grizzly bears, otters, tigers, and the red panda, Wyatt.

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ACT apprentice Ana: Happiness inspired through art

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Artists Creating Together announces 2018 Apprentice Program featuring Apprentice Ana.

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Butterflies are blooming this spring at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Submitted 03-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Butterflies are taking flight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Take a peek in this photo slideshow.

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Why parent voices matter more

Submitted 03-19-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Parents of lead poisoned children have the largest stake in correcting lead hazards in Grand Rapids. Their voices should be at the forefront of this movement.

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