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Mark: Story of survival from addiction

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

The first time Mark drank alcohol he was just eight years old. This is his story of survival from addiction.

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Faithful Families program helps participants gain life skills

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

We are grateful for opportunities to expand Dégagé's walls by offering programs from our community. Our patrons feel empowered when they receive useful life skills such as those taught in classes like Faithful Families.

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Spark your teens' creativity this summer with WMCAT's summer art & tech camps

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

For the first time, WMCAT will offer summer programs for both GRPS & Non-GRPS teenage students.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Henry V

Submitted 05-31-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare's Henry V at the Dog Story Theater June 15-25.

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St. Cecilia hosts summer 2017 music camps for kids, adults

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Band Camp for adults and older school aged students will take place during the week of June 12, and Stella Royce Piano Camp for younger students ages 7 - 15 will be held the week of July 10, 2017.

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Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative celebrates its first anniversary

Submitted 05-30-2017 under NONPROFITS

This group of visionary citizens is celebrating their official incorporation as a cooperative with an old-fashioned potluck picnic at Aberdeen Park this Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.

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Song and dance: Opera GR, Grand Rapids Ballet collaborate

Submitted 05-30-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

On June 8, 2017 members of Grand Rapids Ballet join forces with Opera Grand Rapids’ Emerging Artists to share a unique coming together of art forms. Opera Fusion–a performance featuring a juxtaposition of operatic vocals, popular music, and unconventional orchestrations.

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Community, diversity and wildlife at BLED FEST

Submitted 05-26-2017 under NEWS

Annual music festival in Howell, Michigan hosts a variety of acts including locals La Dispute

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In Season: May 27, 2017

Submitted 05-26-2017 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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We must continue to fight for rights of all immigrants

Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION

Cosecha is a movement working towards dignity, respect and permanent protection for all documented and undocumented immigrants through nonviolent actions to bring awareness that immigrants are vital assets to the U.S. as well as bring awareness that deportations separate and tear families apart.

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