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What's On Tap: January 9-15

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The polar vortex is basically over! Celebrate at your local breweries.

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New Memoir: It Rained in the Desert

Submitted 01-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Jocelynn Dettloff has written a memoir about her life after a spinal cord injury.

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What's On Tap: January 3-8

Submitted 01-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Escape from sub-zero temperatures and warm up with a cold one at your local breweries this week.

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Perrin Brewing Company pursues core goals through simplicity and innovation

Submitted 12-31-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Comstock Park brewery aims to turn ordinary practices on their heads for an innovative approach to the brewing business.

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What's On Tap: December 19-25

Submitted 12-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Visit your local breweries this week and celebrate. Brewery anniversaries, holidays and life... Do you really need an excuse?

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Gazelle Girl 101 Race Series: Holiday training tips

Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Hard training begins in January. In the meantime, take a flexible and fun approach to staying physically active over the holidays.

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Last minute local Christmas shopping - on Etsy

Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Etsy has local listings - check out the ones in West Michigan to shop handcrafted locally.

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The Local Feed on Michigan wine

Submitted 12-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE interviews Michigan’s own Wine Counselor Michael Schafer.

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B.O.B.'s Brewery steps into spotlight with expanded brewpub

Submitted 12-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery has generally been downplayed in the basement of the B.O.B. With a newly expanded brewpub and a plan to host brewing-related events and entertainment, the brewery is becoming the building's focal point.

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Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This spring, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR for area women and girls.

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