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Auburn Hills: Anatomy of shielding

Submitted 05-19-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This article is part of a series of pieces which chronicle the development of Auburn Hills, one of our city's first racially integrated spaces.

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Neighborhood Association to host annual plant, seed exchange

Submitted 05-12-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Midtown Neighborhood Association's 12th plant and seed exchange provides a way for residents to get to know their neighbors and learn about gardening from other community members.

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The Rapidian to celebrate the "we" that makes citizen journalism powerful

Submitted 05-05-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Rapidian's Community Celebration tips a glass to the "We" that makes our citizen-powered news source possible. Join us on May 14 to get advance access to all of our donor thank-you gifts.

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Fountain Street Church to host fifth Alternative Prom

Submitted 04-30-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Fountain Street Church is hosting an Alice in Wonderland themed prom for LGBT teens this weekend.

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Herbalist, food systems expert connects local people to local plants with foraging

Submitted 04-28-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Author, herbalist and forager Lisa Rose teaches community members about the importance of foraging and knowing your environment through her plant walks, workshops and published books.

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DisArt closing performance to celebrate strides, continue conversation

Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The event at Wealthy Theatre will feature a performance directed by Arts in Motion Studio, which will include over a hundred Disabled performers, ACTion Drummers, paper mache birds, dancers and a choir.

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Museums ready for exploration with Free-4-All Sunday

Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Amway is sponsoring free admission to five museums on Sunday, April 26.

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Professor Amorak Huey: a writing career with a Ha Ha Ha Thump

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Local professor Amorak Huey discusses his recent publications, including his upcoming full-length poetry collection and other influences on his writing.

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DisArt packs house with runway fashion show celebrating accessible clothing

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Andy Coombs aimed to spark conversation about the importance of having functional clothing for people with disabilities.

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DisArt to explore art with families Sunday

Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This Sunday, families- including those with children who have sensory integration sensitivities- are invited to join in the Family Fest at Celebration Cinema North, with arts activities and a movie showing where children are encouraged to get up and move around.

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