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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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Put some time in the bank at Timebank Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NEWS

Give your time and receive another's by joining Timebank Grand Rapids, a network of individuals and organizations that share services with one another.

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Grab coffee with neighbors every Friday at East Hills

Submitted 07-02-2013 under NEWS

East Hills Council of Neighbors invites neighbors to come chat about the neighborhood over coffee every Friday morning.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 06-30-2013 under NEWS

This Monday, the mayor answered citizen questions live.

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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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The Factory offers coworking space for entrepreneurs

Submitted 06-26-2013 under NEWS

As the technology and web development industries grow in Grand Rapids, The Factory connects entrepreneurs in a "coWorking," "coLearning" environment.

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Pick up a shovel at Treehouse Community Garden

Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS

Roll up your sleeves and help Treehouse Community Garden tackle a larger garden project this Saturday in the Baxter Neighborhood.

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Ladies Night to offer biking, self defense pointers

Submitted 06-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Spoke Folks is hosting their first Ladies Night, complete with bike repair, a hands on learning experience in self defense, crafts and a group ride at the end of the event.

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Community Orchard idea taking root in MLK Park

Submitted 06-25-2013 under NEWS

Neighborhood organizers will bring 30 fruit trees to MLK Park and are asking for community support.

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Downtown greening reduces crime, draws customers, adds beauty to our environment

Submitted 06-25-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Creating great places can start with something as simple as planting flowers. Downtown Grand Rapids wants people to feel welcome, safe, and even healthier through greening and beautification efforts.

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