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Back to basics: Progressive Women's Alliance focused on fundraising

Submitted 03-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Progressive Women's Alliance is changing to focus on fundraising.

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WMI finds gold with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

Submitted 03-08-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI chills in The Pyramid Scheme's Green Room with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

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Panel discussion focuses on community gardening in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Community conversation followed the screening of "Urban Roots," a WMEAC FIlm Series feature on urban farming in Detroit.

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Grand Rapidians rally around cause of immigration reform

Submitted 03-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

West Michigan Coalition for Immigration Reform aims to bring awareness to the community at large about the realities and difficulties immigrants face and why reform is needed.

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Opening reception for "Ancestral Art" Indigenous Voices, artists' benefit for Haitian peasant groups

Submitted 03-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Friday, March 8, 2013, West Michigan Center for Peacebuilding will host the opening reception for "Ancestral Art" Indigenous Voices, An Artist Benefit for Haitian Peasant Groups.

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Peachy keen performance planned for Saturday at Billy's

Submitted 03-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Mississippi Delta native Peaches Staten hopes to end this year's Cabin Fever Blues Series with a bang.

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Manasseh Project founder urges community to turn discomfort with injustice into action

Submitted 02-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Andy Soper, founder of The Manasseh Project, challenges apathy towards social injustice by presenting practical tools to combat sex slavery.

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WMI goes back to 'Camp Optimist' with The Campanellis

Submitted 02-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Campanellis break it all down for West Michigan Indie.

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Harbor Life Church works to provide food for low income families in new way

Submitted 02-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

One year after opening, a local church provides food for families in need through the unique Hand2Hand program.

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GR Beer Week begins Monday

Submitted 02-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The city of Grand Rapids prepares for the 2nd Annual celebration of Beer Week from Feb. 18-23.

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