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LadyfestGR to hit city for third year

Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS

A day showcasing female led-workshops and performances will take over three venues in the Heartside neighborhood on Saturday March 22.

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Grand Rapids resident to be honored with prestigious Athena Award from U of M

Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS

Lorissa MacAllister, president and founder of Enviah consulting and research in Cascade, will honored with an Athena Award for leading in health and wellness design.

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Sietsema Orchards to host fruit tree planting workshop

Submitted 03-18-2014 under NEWS

A morning of free workshops for those interested in growing fruit trees is scheduled for March 22 at the Sietsema Orchards.

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Catalyst Radio: LadyFestGR expanding women-focused workshops, entertainment

Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS

As a grassroots celebration of women, through workshops, vendors and performances, the third annual LadyFestGR is centered on a single day – Sat., Mar. 22, bringing a heavy focus on local talent and expertise.

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Missional organization to give glimpse of poverty's challenges at local colleges

Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS

Access of West Michigan will present a poverty simulation workshop designed to promote an understanding of low-income struggles at Davenport University on March 24 and at GRCC on March 31.

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Refugee support program looking for more volunteers

Submitted 03-13-2014 under NEWS

Thrive is in need of volunteers to assist refugees in English, transportation and other miscellaneous needs as they transition to their new life in the Grand Rapids area.

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The Meanwhile to host benefit to bring Cure Violence to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The local East Hills establishment will be hosting a benefit to raise awareness and funds for the Cure Violence initiative on March 20.

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The Pickle Fort to host evening of poetry, performance

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The Pickle Fort presents an evening of spoken word poetry set to rare film reels and with special guest Gerry Fialka.

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WMEAC to screen "Vanishing of the Bees" at UICA

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The WMEAC Film Series will present a documentary on Tuesday, March 18 about the widespread disappearance of honeybees and their importance to food security

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Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

Residents participated in an open house meeting with MDOT representatives to share their views on the future of Kent County highways.

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