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What's On Tap: March 6-12

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Check out what fresh new brews your favorite pubs are tapping this week.

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Local band The Soil and the Sun records "apocalyptic" third album

Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Soil and the Sun recently finished laying down tracks in Chicago for their third album and discussed the new record's guests, sounds and themes.

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Stay at home moms seek support through national group

Submitted 03-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Mocha Moms of Greater Grand Rapids is a support group for mothers of color- and others- that have chosen to not work full-time in order to devote more time to their families.

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Public library to host Affordable Care Act enrollment session

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With the emerging enrollment deadline for the Affordable Care Act, the main branch of the Grand Rapids Public library is partnering with Cherry Street Health Services to answer questions and help people enroll for health care coverage.

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Grand Rapids micro-roaster doing coffee right

Submitted 03-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids native Craig Patterson opened his coffee store in 2007 in an old warehouse downtown. To get his business out there, he started "The Saturday Experience" which allows customers to sample their coffee and espresso.

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Nonprofit supports single fathers in Grand Rapids and beyond

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

A Father's Walk (AFW) is a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, MI, founded by Matt Haviland, dedicated to supporting and serving single dads in greater Grand Rapids and beyond.

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Sparkle and shine: AIGA West Michigan celebrates its first annual Fellow Awards

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

AIGA West Michigan will host its first annual Fellow Awards on March 1, honoring two of its brightest stars, Steve Frykholm and Yang Kim.

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What's On Tap: February 27-March 5

Submitted 02-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Enjoy the end of Cool Brews, Hot Eats with Grand Rapids area microbrews.

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More than metal: Gazelle Girl celebrates VIP Charm Tour winner

Submitted 02-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Gazelle Girl VIP Charm Tour winner Cassidy Munger took a behind the scenes look at Terryberry's manufacturing facility to watch the 2014 charm take shape.

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Girl Scouts to offer interactive fundraiser party

Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore will host the first Badge Bash this Wednesday. The party will allow adult men and women to earn traditional badges in a nontraditional way.

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