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Story Matters: Melissa Empie shares her life with fibromyalgia

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Melissa Empie has been battling fibromyalgia for 17 years. Here she shares what her life is like with this disability and what she'd like people to know about what the disease is like.

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Story Matters: Steve Wallis works to assist veterans with jobs, benefits

Submitted 08-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Steve Wallis is on a mission. Inspired by his veteran father who passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, he started a company designed to help veterans like himself get the assistance needed to receive benefits and acquire jobs.

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Saturday! National "Bike to Market" event at Southeast Area Farmers' Market

Submitted 08-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Bike to Market Saturday Aug. 9. Meet at Browning Claytor Health Centerto ride to the market. From 12-2 p.m., the market will feature free bike tune ups courtesy of The Spoke Folks, kids’ crafts and bike decorating DJ Deririck "Vito" Hollowell.

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11th Annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

The 11th Annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup Is Set For September 20th

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The Cottage Bar hosts August Rapidian Night Out

Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS

On Thursday, August 21, The Cottage Bar and Restaurant has agreed to support citizen journalism. From 5-10 p.m. that evening, 15% of food purchases will benefit The Rapidian.

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Healthy U Monthly Lecture Series: Skin Care for Those Over 50

Submitted 08-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Our skin is where we most notice the signs of aging, and as we age, our skin care needs change. Learn what dermatologist Jack A. Dekkinga recommends for skin care for those over 50.

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Mayor adresses sharing economy, elections live on City Connection

Submitted 08-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Heartwell will answer questions about upcoming ballot proposals in Tuesday's primary elections, answer a question from Rapidian intern Ashley Borres about sharing economy and Uber, and more- live Monday at 5 p.m.

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Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake

Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Stuart Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission. He says the proposed panhandling ordinance in Grand Rapids does not address the current issues, and he offers alternative solutions.

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Catalyst Radio: Land stewardship network offering educational opportunities

Submitted 08-01-2014 under NEWS

On Fri., Aug. 8, The West Michigan Cluster of The Stewardship Network is offering a workshop on Forestry Management. The natural resource group also has several additional educational opportunities planned.

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Internet seminar to assist senior adults in safe internet usage

Submitted 07-31-2014 under NONPROFITS

Author and tech-savvy educator Abby Stokes will present “How to Safely Surf the Internet and Find Almost Anything.”

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