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Baxter Greenhouse Initiative: Growing more than greens

Submitted 04-22-2012 under NEWS

Baxter Community Center is opening its first ever greenhouse for the growing season. Through the Greenhouse Initiative, they're raising awareness about urban agriculture and educating the community about gardening and nutrition.

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Comparing the gyros of Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION

I taste test the Gyros made by six local pita places.

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In praise of story

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NEWS

Local author Gary Schmidt inaugurates national literature festival.

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TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization, is holding its 2nd fundraiser with The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am, featuring Jesse Fick, BangCrush, Seng, Bermudas, DJ DigiMark, and a Drag Show.

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The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates Earth Day

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Children Museum helps families learn about Earth Day together while having fun.

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Catalyst Radio: Holistic Moms Network connecting parents embracing healthy ways of life

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new Grand Rapids area chapter of HMN offers education and support for families who take a holistic approach to raising children.

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Worship of words celebrated at Festival of Faith and Writing.

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College hosts its popular biennial event "Festival of Faith and Writing" this weekend. Thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors and speakers make the festival a significant forum for discussion and education.

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Join us in supporting The Rapidian: fund drive kicks off Monday

Submitted 04-20-2012 under OPINION

Starting Monday, April 23, The Rapidian's first fund drive begins, asking members of the community to show support for their hyperlocal, citizen-powered news source.

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Glance at the Past - The Milliners

Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

The first milliner, a career practiced solely by women, opened her hat shop at the corner of Monroe and Ottawa in 1838. By 1900 over one hundred women listed milliner as their occupation in the city directory.

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Young Nonprofit Professionals Network presents Ignite Conference 2012

Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

YNPN.GR presents Ignite Conference 2012 - Friday, May 4th - 12:30pm to 5:00pm

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