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Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser

Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids joins more than 55 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada in Dining Out For Life® event.

TEAMwork 2.0! Another night of dance and drag for human rights

Submitted 04-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM), a 501(c)(3) human rights organization, is holding its 2nd fundraiser with The Pyramid Scheme on May 17, 2012 from 7:30pm to 2:00am, featuring Jesse Fick, BangCrush, Seng, Bermudas, DJ DigiMark, and a Drag Show.

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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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DITA, ArtPeers launch presale for Trip The Light 2012

Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dance In The Annex (DITA) and ArtPeers launch presales for TRIP THE LIGHT 2012 - the event takes place May 12 at Wealthy Theatre, ft. live, local and original music and modern dance.

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GVSU wins Districts at prestigious National Student Advertising Competition

Submitted 04-18-2012 under NEWS

Grand Valley State University team of 25 wins District 6 AAF National Student Advertising Competition over many big state schools. The team will move on to the National Championships for the first time in school history.

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Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS

New bio-retention islands soon to hit Plainfield Avenue thanks to a collective fundraising effort fueled by neighborhood revitilization and environmental progress.

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Youth volunteers partnering with the American Red Cross for Global Youth Service Day Project

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

In honor of Global Youth Service Day, the American Red Cross and Army Strong Community Center have coordinated an event to empower youth in expressing their support towards veterans and milirary families, while simultaneously creating meaningful gifts for the service members and their families.

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