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Shawnee Park CRC integrates students into leadership

Submitted 10-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Shawnee Park CRC had almost no student involvement four years ago. Now, it is a thriving intergenerational community.

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BaCon to bring local restaurants, breweries together to celebrate America's favorite breakfast meat

Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This year DeltaPlex will host BaCon, a celebration of bacon and beer where restaurants can flex their creativity and attendants can sample from a variety of gourmet dishes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit West Michigan's Kid's Food Basket.

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What's On Tap: October 24-31

Submitted 10-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Looking to try a new brew? Check out the list of what's on tap at your local breweries to find out where to go.

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Sietsema Orchards welcomes this year's harvest with variety, heirloom apples, success

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After losing crops in 2012, Sietsema Orchards makes 2013 a fruitful year with a combination of traditional and new.

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The Hideout Brewing Company marries prohibition-era Michigan with off-beat brews

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Hiding out in a neighborhood just off of Plainfield Avenue, The Hideout Brewing Company offers 31 different brews on tap at a time. Their past year has been one of gaining momentum.

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Fork Fest to celebrate local food and business

Submitted 10-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First brings local food producers together for a night of music and flavor.

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Second Annual Write Michigan short story contest now open

Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Kent District Library co-sponsors statewide writing competition.

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Coffee With Creators offers discussion about local business, technology

Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Factory hosts the weekly meetup called Coffee With The Creators where local professionals in technology, business and design share their stories.

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What's On Tap: October 17-23

Submitted 10-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Visit your local breweries this week to check out what's new on tap. Then, help them plant trees in Riverside Park on Thursday October 17 at the Brewer's Grove Tree Planting.

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The Meanwhile bar to celebrate 6th year

Submitted 10-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Employees and owners are throwing their annual party to thank customers and acknowledge years of success.

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