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3:11 Youth Housing to triple capacity

Submitted 07-12-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit serves youth ages 18-24 by creating safe, affordable housing. The organization is adding two new houses in Fall 2016.

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Disability Advocates of Kent County encourages participation in National Disability Voter Registration Week

Submitted 07-12-2016 under NONPROFITS

American Association of People with Disabilities coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week; encouraged by Disability Advocates of Kent County

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Divorce Attorneys for Women partners with local domestic violence nonprofits to bring world-renowned author to West Michigan

Submitted 07-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Lundy Bancroft is one of the world's leading experts on domestic abuse, and the author of several best-selling books. Bancroft will lead two workshops in October of 2016, one geared towards professionals and one open to the public. Registration is now open.

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Most recent work "family portrait" of the city

Submitted 07-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. commissioned ArtPeers to create a vibrant portrait of the city we're working to become.

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Movie Review: "Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made" at the UICA

Submitted 07-11-2016 under OPINION

Nick Hartman, UICA Film Coordinator reviews the story of three childhood friends who set out to create a tribute to their favorite film, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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You'd stop killing us, if you thought we deserved to live

Submitted 07-07-2016 under OPINION

As I return to West Michigan with the looming question of “will I stay or will I go,” I am reminded that what makes a community home is knowing that your life is valuable to those around you.

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In Season: July 9, 2016

Submitted 07-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

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

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A big move in preparation for ArtPrize 2016

Submitted 07-05-2016 under NONPROFITS

SiTE:LAB and Julie Schenkelberg, a Brooklyn- and Grand Rapids-based artist, moved a house recently in preparation for ArtPrize

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Local clubhouse supporting people with mental illness hosts annual craft show

Submitted 07-05-2016 under NEWS

The 2016 Sheldon House Craft and Vendor Show will be on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Catholic Central High School.

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Sign up now to showcase at Maker Faire Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-05-2016 under NEWS

Artists, inventors, scientists, woodworkers, designers and more are invited to apply for Maker Faire Grand Rapids at the Grand Rapids Public Museum by July 22, 2016.

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