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In Season: November 9

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown foods that are currently in season at the local Farmers Markets

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Catalyst Radio: Family Futures working for stronger families and communities

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Family Futures has set its Hope Circle fundraiser for Nov. 12, and the Connections Circle fundraising event for Nov. 19 at Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.

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Developing the West Side

Submitted 10-29-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Founding partner of Rockford Construction Company Mike VanGessel talks about his roots on the West Side and his vision for community engagement and development in his native neighborhood.

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Ben Sollee - "Whole Lot To Give"

Submitted 10-23-2013 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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The Hideout Brewing Company marries prohibition-era Michigan with off-beat brews

Submitted 10-23-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Hiding out in a neighborhood just off of Plainfield Avenue, The Hideout Brewing Company offers 31 different brews on tap at a time. Their past year has been one of gaining momentum.

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Fork Fest to celebrate local food and business

Submitted 10-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First brings local food producers together for a night of music and flavor.

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Help restore the tree canopy at Riverside Park

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project is seeking volunteers to help plant trees at Riverside Park.

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In Season: October 19, 2013

Submitted 10-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

Be sure to stock up on your favorite harvest goods as the weather cools! Don't forget Fulton Street is open 4 days a week until Christmas and Saturdays Jan-April!

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Clothes Closet expands in ministry opportunities for neighborhood

Submitted 10-18-2013 under NEWS

Heritage Hill Outreach Ministry runs a clothing ministry, with clothing selling for 50 cents each, as well as hospitality, Bible study and chapel services.

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Planting party to celebrate the breweries of beer city

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

Local brewers have teamed up with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and their Urban Forest Project to create a new grove that celebrates local beer businesses.

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