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Orientation available for families interested in foster care, adoption

Submitted 04-09-2014 under NEWS

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's orientation happens on the second Monday of every month to educate families on what it takes to adopt or foster a child.

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Mobile farmers market spreads access to locally grown food

Submitted 04-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The YMCA's Veggie Van travels throughout Grand Rapids Monday through Friday and sets up at a number of locations for people who have limited access to fresh produce.

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Locally grown gourmet mushrooms on the way to consumers, restaurants

Submitted 04-08-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

The Urban Mushroom is growing a hobby into a full offering of gourmet mushrooms through their CSA program and the farmers market. They also have sights set on creative non-edible uses for the magical mycelium.

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Urban Forest Project to host community tree planting event at Dickinson Buffer Park

Submitted 04-08-2014 under NEWS

Community members are invited to help plant trees to increase the green canopy in Dickinson Buffer Park and decrease stormwater runoff.

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Mayor answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 04-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tonight at 5 p.m., the mayor will be available to answer questions- live- from local citizens. The Rapidian's intern Hayley Gryzch asks about proposed parking meter changes to the downtown area. Ask your question here!

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Invest in your community: The Rapidian to launch fund drive, celebrate civic investors

Submitted 04-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Without financial investment from the community, The Rapidian would no longer be able to provide access to this platform of citizen journalism for our community.

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Community Gardens Dot the Metro Grand Rapids Landscape

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

As winter fades away and the days grow longer, many in West Michigan begin to think about gardening. And those without a space to garden in their own yard, look to community gardens.

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Former First Lady to visit Grand Rapids to commemorate Betty Ford

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On April 8, Rosalynn Carter will speak of her friendship with Betty Ford during a luncheon at the JW Marriot followed by a panel discussion at the Gerald R. Ford Museum on Betty Ford's legacy in women's health.

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An inside look before the Morton Hotel undergoes renovation by Rockford Construction

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Rockford Construction opened the Morton Hotel doors to the media to get an exclusive first look at rooms that haven't been seen in decades.

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West Michigan Cooperative sees growth, opportunities in new space on Michigan Avenue

Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS

Accessibility, a convenient location and room to grow were three of the most important factors for West Michigan Cooperative (Co-op) leaders when searching for a space to call their own.

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