Local Life

Security director examines proposed panhandling restrictions

Submitted 08-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Russell Wolff is the director of Grand Valley State University Pew campus security. In light of the proposed panhandling ordinance, he shares his experiences with panhandlers and enforcing campus rules.

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Gilda's Club Camp Sparkle hits 10 year anniversary

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Camp Sparkle uses different cultures in summer camps to educate about grief and dealing with life’s daily obstacles.

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Tour breweries, sample beer, learn your history

Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Brian Haik combines two of his passions - beer and history - in his entrepreneurial venture Grand Rapids Beer Tours.

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What's on Tap: August 7-13

Submitted 08-06-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Treat yourself to a brew at your favorite local pub this weekend.

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Harmony's head brewer excited for expansion, new challenges on West Side

Submitted 08-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Benjamin Isbell, head brewer at Harmony Brewing, talks about the new opportunities to experiment with beer and expand their tap selections in the former Little Mexico.

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Circle Theatre's upcoming production of "Spamalot" promises laughs

Submitted 08-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The musical derived from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" will be performed at Circle Theatre this August.

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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Stuart Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission. He says the proposed panhandling ordinance in Grand Rapids does not address the current issues, and he offers alternative solutions.

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Beer tasting class to bring enthusiasts from tasting to fully experiencing beer

Submitted 08-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Ben Darcie, area renowned beer geek, talks about his journey from homebrewer to beer educator- and how he'll guide participants into that journey with him over the course of nine weeks.

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