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Strangers to connect at free event designed to create empowered black community

Submitted 06-23-2015 under NEWS

On Monday, June 29, a Community Conversation's purpose is to educate the citizens of Grand Rapids and surrounding communities on how to create wealth and maintain it.

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Planned Parenthood Offers Free HIV Testing June 22-26

Submitted 06-19-2015 under NONPROFITS

Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan offering free HIV testing, Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2015 by appointment. Call (844) 316-4055 to schedule. This free testing opportunity is in recognition of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.

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Uptown: Eat Shop Rock continues the fun every Thursday in June

Submitted 06-17-2015 under NONPROFITS

Uptown: Eat Shop Rock is an event that happens every June in the business districts that are within Uptown. Every Thursday, the designated district hosts free live music throughout the district, food and drink specials.

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The DAAC to take over Kendall Fed Galleries

Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS

Division Avenue Arts Collective will host its opening reception for DAAC@TheFed on June 19. The exhibition will run from June 17 until July 25 at Kendall College of Art and Design's Fed Galleries.

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Voters must register by July 7, participation encouraged in upcoming elections

Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS

In order to prepare for upcoming elections, citizens may obtain voter registration applications online or in person at various locations. Voters may go online to find their precinct where they are registered to vote.

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New food co-op forming in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-16-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Local community organizers seek to bring a centrally located food co-op store that is accessible to all of Grand Rapids.

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With help from community, Food Bank feeds half a million each year

Submitted 06-15-2015 under NONPROFITS

How volunteers, food donors and hunger-relief agencies help Feeding America West Michigan solve hunger.

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In Season: June 13, 2015

Submitted 06-13-2015 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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Free outdoor concerts fill summer days

Submitted 06-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

GRAM on the Green, Tuesday Evening Music Club, Jazz in the Park and Celadon Summer Concert Series offer free, outdoor summer concerts throughout the summer.

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The Voices of the Heart

Submitted 06-11-2015 under NONPROFITS

"...giving a foundation to express vocally what is portrayed through visuals."

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