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Neighborhood school works to build literacy, community through National Reading Month volunteer opportunities

Submitted 02-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

MLK Jr. Leadership Academy, a Pre-K through 8th Grade school in the Madison Area neighborhood, is looking for volunteers to read to students during the month of March.

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Two Detroit poets to bring new stories to Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Tarfia Faizullah and Jamaal May will read from their first books of poetry, which discuss the history of Detroit and Bangladesh.

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Poetry and Pints reading series proves written word not dead

Submitted 02-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Poetry and Pints is a monthly poetry reading series located at Harmony Brewing Company, featuring poetry about everything from Nancy Drew to divorce to professional wrestling.

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Green Drinks offers networking for environmental field

Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Green Drinks is an event hosted by WMEAC each month for people interested in the environmental field to network, exchange ideas and have casual conversation. The next Green Drinks will be held at Grand Rapids Brewing Company.

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Foodie Film Series to include food tastings, demonstrations, panel discussions

Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Downtown Market is bringing a food-based documentary series to their new selection of events this spring.

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Popular Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, 5k adds VIP amenities, caps race

Submitted 02-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Gazelle Girl began in 2013 as the first women’s­-only half marathon event in Michigan. This year, they've added VIP amenities to raise additional charity funds and capped half marathon event to ensure intimate running experience.

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Artists, musicians come together for creative nights at local brewery

Submitted 02-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Hosted by Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Studio Night invites artists to the brewery to work on projects while listening to local musicians.

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Voting for Write Michigan short stories contest almost over

Submitted 01-28-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Local writers compete to win $250 and see their work published in this year’s Write Michigan anthology. Public votes are open through January 31.

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Café Louis brings new life to local dry cleaner

Submitted 01-27-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Sheldon Dry Cleaners is renovating their Breton Road location, adding a French-inspired cafe to create a unique experience for customers.

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Building revitalization projects proposed for Wealthy Street

Submitted 01-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

East Hills residents heard proposals aimed to develop two lots on Wealthy Street SE, with a butcher shop and a mixed-used development plans to revitalize the lots at 1059 and 1106 Wealthy.

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