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The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates Earth Day

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Children Museum helps families learn about Earth Day together while having fun.

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Catalyst Radio: Holistic Moms Network connecting parents embracing healthy ways of life

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new Grand Rapids area chapter of HMN offers education and support for families who take a holistic approach to raising children.

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Worship of words celebrated at Festival of Faith and Writing.

Submitted 04-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College hosts its popular biennial event "Festival of Faith and Writing" this weekend. Thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors and speakers make the festival a significant forum for discussion and education.

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Local resident embraces her femininity as a bodybuilder

Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Leah Thomas competes in bodybuilding competitions in Grand Rapids.

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Marley movie and its local connection

Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Bob Marley documentary has a strong Grand Rapids connection with musician Don Kinsey.

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Dog walking business breathes new life into resident

Submitted 04-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Frances Gentile started Frances walks your dog. to lift her spirits.

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Artists put finishing touches on Art.Downtown.

Submitted 04-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Art.Downtown. preparations are documented in this photo essay, along with information about the event happening tonight in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids goes green with the help of Tree Huggers

Submitted 04-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local store aims to make it easy to "go green."

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Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.

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Asthma: wheezing, sneezing and camp?

Submitted 04-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Camp Tall Turf's Asthma Camp allows kids with asthma to be kids.

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