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Local food entrepreneurs now eligible for free legal assistance

Submitted 09-13-2016 under NONPROFITS

Food entrepreneurs using the Downtown Market's Incubator Kitchen are eligible to receive free legal assistance as part of Varnum's MiSpringboard program. Varnum recently pledged an additional $1 million to the innovative entrepreneurs creating a vibrant startup community in Michigan.

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Mayor's Grand River Cleanup in its 13th year, first year for Mayor Bliss

Submitted 09-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

The West Michigan Environmental Action Committee (WMEAC) is proud to host the 13th Annual Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup, on September 10th, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sixth Street Park!

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Civic Theatre stages new play, hosts ArtPrize artist

Submitted 09-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

This fall, Civic Theatre is showcasing innovative works both on the stage and throughout the building to help get people talking about ART

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UICA's annual OddBall fundraiser celebrates the arts

Submitted 09-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts hosts its annual Oddball fundraiser on Saturday, September 10 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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Food Bank explains why Blue Bridge is orange

Submitted 09-01-2016 under NONPROFITS

The iconic Blue Bridge spanning the Grand River will be lit orange from Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Find out why.

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Can Grand Rapids end homelessness?

Submitted 08-31-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

By the numbers, we should be capable of ending homelessness. But we aren’t, and our progress in that direction is too slow to keep up with our city’s breakneck growth.

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Community journalism workshop sparks discussion, features new reporter worksheet

Submitted 08-30-2016 under NEWS

The Rapidian's Community Journalism Workshop yesterday brought a group of citizens interested in learning more in depth about community journalism and publishing on local online journalism.

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Recovery Palooza celebrates tenth anniversary

Submitted 08-30-2016 under NONPROFITS

Recovery Palooza 2016 will be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Polish Festival brings food, music, polka to downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

Polish Festival 2016 will be held at Rosa Parks Circle on August 26-28, 2016.

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Fifth annual jazz festival coming to Rosa Parks Circle

Submitted 08-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

On Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., jazz musicians of all kinds will perform at the free festival.

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