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Living and Learning Than No Man is an Island

Submitted 05-11-2022 under NONPROFITS

Dennys is 27 years old and came through the doors of Guiding Light in November of 2021. “The advice I would give others facing addiction is to admit you can’t do it on your own, and to trust others who have gone through it."

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"No More Stolen Sisters": A March to Remember Those Lost to Violence

Submitted 05-10-2022 under NEWS

On May 5, 2022, people took to the streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan to honor loved ones lost to violence and to raise awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis in the United States

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Why Can't I Sell Parts of My Body?

Submitted 05-09-2022 under OPINION

It's not legal in the USA to sell most body parts. You can, however, sell hair, blood plasma, sperm, and eggs? It's my body. Why can't I sell parts of it if I want to?

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Community Updates: Friday, May 6

Submitted 05-06-2022 under NEWS

GR City Manager presents the proposed FY2023 Preliminary Fiscal Plan to the City Commission; GRPD asks the public for information regarding a shooting; and more

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St. Cecilia Music Center Announces Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Series and Spectacular Jazz Series Concerts for the upcoming 2022-2023 Season

Submitted 05-04-2022 under NONPROFITS

The Public can purchase Series Tickets now offering a 15-20% discount on single ticket prices. Single tickets will go on sale June 14

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Legendary Folk Musician and Grammy Award Winner Judy Collins Returns to St. Cecilia Music Center, Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Submitted 05-04-2022 under NONPROFITS

Quintessential Folk Artist and Grammy® Award Winner Judy Collins will return to SCMC on May 18. Judy Collins has inspired audiences with her sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism for over 50 years.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Do I Tell My Friend That Her Husband is on Tinder?

Submitted 05-02-2022 under OPINION

Anna F. asks, “I saw my friend’s husband’s profile on a dating site (Tinder). Do I have an obligation to tell my friend?”

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss joined by Chief Eric Winstrom of the GRPD

Submitted 05-02-2022 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's channel 24 and on Facebook at 4:00pm

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Community Updates: Friday, April 29

Submitted 04-29-2022 under NEWS

Michigan State Police passes its investigation into the death of Patrick Lyoya to Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker; the return of the Grand Rapids Sister Cities International annual gala; and more

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Shawn Colvin, Three-time GRAMMY® Award Winner Returns to St. Cecilia Music Center on May 12, 2022

Submitted 04-29-2022 under NONPROFITS

Three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Shawn Colvin will return to St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday, May 12 to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of her debut album Steady On and perform her latest album Steady On Acoustic – a remake of the original album.

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