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Artists showcase work in local downtown resale shop

Submitted 10-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

One Girl's Treasure hosts local artists and connects with the Grand Rapids community

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Glance at the Past - Pioneer doctor

Submitted 10-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Listen to this two minute audio recording detailing some of the trials doctors endured making house visits in the early years in Grand Rapids.

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GRPS Service Project at Campus Elementary

Submitted 10-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Volunteers helped beautify Campus Elementary's grounds.

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Literacy Center collects 4,289 books for Family Literacy Program

Submitted 10-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Literacy Center's first book drive more than doubles the 2,000 book goal by receiving 4.289 children's books from the community.

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Bringing holistic health back to Main Street

Submitted 10-19-2011 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Sarah Steger talks about the importance of education in the way she provides care at her Holistic Learning Center, and explains the importance of her efforts to work towards longterm affordability.

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Celebrate Food Day October 24 premiers "What's on Your Plate?"

Submitted 10-18-2011 under NONPROFITS

In order to celebrate Food Day on Monday, Oct. 24, the Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council, along with Food and Water Watch, will be hosting a film screening of "What's on Your Plate?" at Gerald R. Ford Middle School (6 PM).

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Discrimination is an onion

Submitted 10-18-2011 under NONPROFITS

The anti-discrimination issue in Holland, MI has reached a pivotal moment. It is more uncertain - and more important - than ever. "A policy is a temporary creed liable to be changed, but while it holds good it has got to be pursued with apostolic zeal." (Mohandas Gandhi.)

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"What would Jesus cut?"

Submitted 10-17-2011 under NEWS

Christian activist Jim Wallis, founder of the social justice organization Sojourners, to speak at Fountain Street Church Wednesday

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3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner brings exciting keynote speaker Bill Barkeley

Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth’s 3rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner allows donors to come face to face with the Grand Rapids leaders of tomorrow. This year’s dinner will take place at the Steil Club in Grand Rapids on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 6:00pm.

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Glance at the Past - Early artists

Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS

A two minute audio glimpse into the first professional artists in Grand Rapids, detailing not only their successes but their competition as well.

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