Local Life

MartiniMoth showcases tales of unusual jobs

Submitted 07-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Every month the SpeakEZ Lounge hosts a MartiniMoth encouraging people to share their personal stories. This month a first and second place winner were announced.

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Hard cider industry expanding in West Michigan

Submitted 07-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Local ciderists like The Peoples Cider Company, Sietsema Orchards, Vander Mill Ciders and Virtue Cider are all part of the growing craft cider industry.

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Grand Rapids' Symphony invites younger patrons to last summer picnic performance

Submitted 07-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Symphony's final Music and Microbrews Picnic Pops of the summer features music from The Eagles.

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Supporting Our Leaders: preparing students for the future

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Supporting Our Leaders, SOL, program helps students prepare for their education and gives them opportunities to explore life after high school.

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August vote to decide fate of Kent District Libraries

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Library users in Kent County will depend on millage results for continued access, says Lance Werner of Kent District Library.

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Young Nonprofit Professionals caters to young in spirit

Submitted 07-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network seeks to serve as many members as it can by providing new opportunities this year.

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Mitten Brewing Co. puts spotlight on local charities, seeks to improve local community

Submitted 07-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Each month, The Mitten Brewing Co. features a different charity or nonprofit organization to help raise funds. Chris Andrus, part owner of The Mitten, and his wife Shannon Andrus talk about those charities and the positive effects they hope to have.

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