Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

A Year in our Neighborhood: Visual highlights from 2011

Submitted 04-18-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us on a visual journey through the past year in the picturesque Creston neighborhood.

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Creston Neighborhood to green up Plainfield Avenue

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

At the annual pancake breakfast, Creston neighbors celebrate the newest green technology coming to their neighborhood.

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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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Mothers, Sisters, Daughters

Submitted 04-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Author and missioner, Edwina Gateley, will offer a presentation about women on whose shoulders we all stand.

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Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Allen is organizing a May 2 Creston Art Battle to support neighborhood group.

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Jasperse Gardens returns to Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 03-29-2012 under VOICES

The Jasperse Family began selling flowers at the Fulton Street Farmers Market in the early part of the 20th century. The Our Goodness is Growing campaign provided an opportunity for the family to be part of the market again and to revive memories of growing flowers--and family.

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