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Shop Seasonally: saying 'farewell' to rhubarb, and 'hello' to cherries, snap peas and pickling cucumbers

Submitted 07-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

July has arrived, and so have the broccoli, cherries, and the anticipation of blueberries!

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GR Makers support ideas, collaboration

Submitted 07-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Join the free social gatherings Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at 401 Hall Street SW to share ideas and meet fellow makers.

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Really Really Free Market July 7

Submitted 07-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The market will be at John Ball Zoo from 2 p.m. - 5p.m. Bring your items to give to others, or come to find items for free.

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Local sports and social club offers more than typical sports scene

Submitted 07-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Chris Wessely directs the Grand Rapid's Sport and Social Club which boasts over 750 local participants.

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Animation camp to create role models for future Superwomen

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The super power of media is you: A summer day camp for high school students with full scholarships available, the Girl Power Camp is for both girls and guys.

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Literacy center seeks to promote creativity, local talent with Flash Fiction Contest

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Literacy Center of West Michigan is organizing a flash fiction contest to raise money for programs and celebrate writing talent within the community.

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Outdoor movie screen coming to outdoor parks, venues

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

DDA is seeking community input of themes for the new outdoor movie screen.

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Kids to learn bike safety, receive free helmet at annual event

Submitted 06-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Young professionals from BL²END will be running the Bike Helmet Block Party to encourage bicycle safety this Saturday at the Salvation Army.

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U-Pick cherries ready for first of July

Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Family-owned Moelker Orchards expect heavy traffic for shortened cherry picking season.

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Earthkeeper Farm devoted to soil, community

Submitted 06-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Earthkeeper Farm takes considers everything from microbes to honeybees to hogs when farming, and builds connections along the way.

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