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Arbor Day roots extend to Michigan

Submitted 04-21-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

In Michigan we know that our forests and trees are beautiful and special, but did you know that the founder of Arbor Day spent the majority of his influential years in this great state?

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Wednesday! Free OKT Earth Day Spring Tree Tour

Submitted 04-21-2015 under NONPROFITS

OKT urban forester, Laura Casaletto, will lead us through Garfield Park where we will munch leaves and nibble flowers together for Earth Day.

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DisArt Stories Matter: Chris Smit talks about goals of Disart Festival

Submitted 04-20-2015 under NONPROFITS

Chris Smit, Director of the DisArt festival, explains how a focus on fashion for people with disabilities gives everyone an opportunity to look good and feel good.

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DisArt packs house with runway fashion show celebrating accessible clothing

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Andy Coombs aimed to spark conversation about the importance of having functional clothing for people with disabilities.

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Disart Stories Matter: Liz Bartlett shares the experience, science of designing speciality fashion for children with disabilities

Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

Liz Bartlett, a 3D knit engineer and KCAD professor, talks about working with Spectrum Health staff and patients to help her students design fashion garments that serve the needs of children with motor-neuron deficiencies.

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DisArt Stories Matter: Mother Gillian Young explains benefits of compression design

Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

As a participant in Friday night's DisArt Fashion Show, young Daniel benefited from compression fabric and sensory inputs-and delighted in his Mickey Mouse cape- in an outfit designed especially for him. Here Mom explains how the design helps her son move more easily.

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Women of Color Convening Thursday

Submitted 04-15-2015 under NONPROFITS

How is our urban environment truly impacting our overall health? Let’s share information and stories that can help us discover how to create improved wellness for our families and neighbors.

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Think globally, act locally with ECA's "Dig Into Spring" event in celebration of Earth Day

Submitted 04-14-2015 under NEWS

"Dig into Spring: is a series of workshops hosted by the Eastown Community Association at Wilcox Park Shelter on April 18. The workshops cover topics like gardening, foraging, and rain barrels.

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Show us your potholes

Submitted 04-14-2015 under NONPROFITS

Inspired by the City's new 311 app, The Rapidian is asking local citizens to take pictures of their potholes for their newest photo challenge in Picturesque, called "Pothole Patrol."

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Entrepreneurs encouraged to collaborate, experiment in Incubator Kitchen

Submitted 04-14-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Twenty-five food entrepreneurs make use of the Downtown Market's Incubator Kitchen, and have formed a community within the group.

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