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Frederik Meijer Gardens continues annual holiday tradition

Submitted 12-23-2013 under NEWS

Meijer Gardens exhibits Christmas trees decorated in multicultural ornamentation for the 19th year in a row.

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Catalyst Radio: Well House 19:1 fundraiser goes through end of year, plus concert Jan. 16

Submitted 12-20-2013 under NEWS

Well House remembers homeless who have died with a ceremony at new house at 632 Cass SE on Saturday, Dec. 21at 5 p.m.

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Local kombucha brewer stocks shelves in GR

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Emily Helmus, owner of Bloom Ferments, has recently started selling her fermented teas to local vendors.

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Start Garden to host update forum, presenters to answer investor questions

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Investors and the community at large will get a chance to hear entrepreneurs talk about where they're at and where they're going.

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Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to usher in Christmas with German heritage concert

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

The German cultural society Edelweiss Club of GR presents its annual choir concert hosted by St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

Sierra Cole, a fiber artists that creates wool hats and handbags as well as mixed media wall sculptures, is opening her doors to the community for the 11th year in a row. The show includes a dozen other local artists' work.

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"It's who I am": Scout embraces his Eagle identity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Troop 200 awards Alex Putkovich his Eagle Scout badge during an unpredictable Eagle Court of Honor

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$1 million bikeway to be constructed in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A long-awaited bicycle route will be constructed next year on Grand Rapids’ West Side. The route is approximately three-and-a-half miles and will link Kent Trails with the Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail.

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Snowy owls flock to West Michigan

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

The snowy owl, a bird native to the Arctic region, is once again making appearances in West Michigan. Several sightings of the majestic bird have been reported and have prompted curiosity as to why the bird is flying so far south.

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Beerhorst family to welcome community into home

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

The Beerhorst family Christmas art show has evolved over the course of 22 years.

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