Local Life

Got dirt?

Submitted 02-27-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When was the last time you took a moment to think about dirt? WMEAC asks us to think more about the soil beneath our feet with the upcoming screening of DIRT! The Movie, March 7, 7 p.m. at Wealthy Theatre.

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Students use art and journalism to share thoughts on immigration

Submitted 02-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

8th grade journalism students at Southwest Community Campus tackle the topic of immigration through a collaborative journalism and art project, voted on by Rapidian readers.

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Los estudiantes utilizan el arte y el periodismo para compartir ideas sobre la inmigración

Submitted 02-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Estudiantes del 8 grado de periodismo en el Southwest Community Campus (Campus de la Comunidad del Suroeste) hablan del tema de la inmigración con un proyecto colaborativo de periodismo y arte, votado por los lectores Rapidian.

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Grand Rapids' first LadyFest hits town

Submitted 02-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

LadyFestGR brings music, information and fun to The Pyramid Scheme.

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Program supervisor hopes to spread the word: KCAS is pet adoption option

Submitted 02-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Carly Luttmann says people are not always aware they can get their next cat or dog through the animal shelter

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Williams honored for nearly 50 years of community & political action

Submitted 02-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

On Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, the Progressive Women’s Alliance will honor Mary Alice Williams and Eric Foster during the Progressive Leadership Awards Luncheon for their leadership, community involvement and commitment to a progressive vision.

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Ukrainian Catholic community struggles to stay afloat

Submitted 02-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids' west side parish of Saint Michael the Archangel has been around for over fifty years, but as of recently the tiny parish is struggling to stay afloat.

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An Dro nominated for Best Traditional Album in Jammie Awards

Submitted 02-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An Dro, local Celtic and world beat band, is playing at the WYCE Jammie Awards this Tuesday, February 14th at The Intersection. An Dro has been nominated for Best Traditional Album award and Outstanding Male and Female Artist awards.

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