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"America's Diplomats," a documentary screening narrated by Kathleen Turner, to be shown at Gerald R. Ford Museum

Submitted 06-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

Free, public reception following film honoring local diplomats in the West Michigan community

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Catalyst Radio: Thrive Refugee Support program to open new center

Submitted 06-08-2016 under NEWS

Michele Fife sits down with Dr. Jessica Gladden and Allison Loraine from Thrive Refugee Support Program as it opens a new Refugee Support Center in Kentwood.

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Is it time to re-examine our driver's license policies?

Submitted 06-08-2016 under OPINION

Should periodic mandatory retesting be done in order to maintain our regular driving privelages? Could this help reduce the amount of accidents and fatalities on the road?

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The Grand River is becoming a paddlers' paradise

Submitted 06-08-2016 under NONPROFITS

Kayaking is an intimate way to see the river and the wildlife that call it home

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The City of Grand Rapids wins Project of the Year Award for innovative energy efficiency project

Submitted 06-08-2016 under NONPROFITS

Environmental Services Department wins APWA 2016 Project of the Year

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Organizations partner with community to vitalize Roosevelt Park

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

What started out as a dream for a park with public art turned into a reality on May 21st when Friends of Grand Rapids Parks installed a vibrant mural in Roosevelt Park, an urban green space near the intersection of Clyde Park and Granville Avenue.

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Rumsey Street Bazaar: Fabulous entertainment, fun for the family, June 10-12

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Symphony's Women's Committee have organized three days of things to see and do in the neighborhood that was a sensation at ArtPrize 2015, thanks to SiTE:LAB

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Celebrating Loving Day in Grand Rapids and its legacy in justice

Submitted 06-07-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

On Sunday, June 12, 2016 Ebony Road Players will be hosting its second annual Loving Day Celebration at Wealthy Theatre from 12 to 8 p.m.

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Vintage Street Market offers treasure-hunting opportunity for collectors, casual shoppers

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NEWS

On Sunday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Downtown Market will host the season's second Vintage Street Market.

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A carnival for bikes

Submitted 06-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Crank 2016, The Spoke Folks' annual fundraiser, is happening June 11th from noon until 6pm.

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