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'Holiday It Forward' provides unconventional method of giving

Submitted 11-17-2013 under NEWS

Community members are passing along envelopes stuffed with cash throughout the Grand Rapids area. The envelopes are connected to Holiday It Forward, a nonprofit program implemented locally that encourages individuals to assist the needy during the holiday season.

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Commission debate over Airbnb continues

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

On November 12, a variety of citizens came forward to express their opinions on local homesharing.

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Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

Calvin College faculty, staff and students come together as Plaster Creek Stewards – A Watershed Restoration Initiative, to work for health of the urban natural area.

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Yes! GR Parks millage has passed: Now what?

Submitted 11-14-2013 under NEWS

Changes won't be seen until summer of 2014 but before you can see the changes, planning is underway. Citizens are urged to get involved in decision-making early.

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Grand Butchers set to open this week

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

This week Grand Rapids' newest butcher shop will be opening on Michigan Street.

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Well House 19:1 campaign seeks to educate, offers opportunity

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

Well House is raising awareness of homelessness in Kent county with a campaign called 19:1 which reflects the ratio of vacant houses to homeless persons.

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Bethany Christian Services holds silent auction to benefit local refugees

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

On November 14 a silent auction will be held at the Downtown Market by Bethany Christian Services to support refugees living in Grand Rapids.

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Cangue League presents The Death of Schopenhauer

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

The Cangue League theatre troup will again premier a new avant garde performance at Dog Story Theater on November 14-16.

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Nearly 2,000 enjoy Halloween outreach at Calvin College apartments

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Students and staff at the Calvin College apartments welcomed nearly 2,000 parents and children for a night of games and indoor trick-or-treating. The turnout made it the second largest Halloween event in Grand Rapids.

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"Attendance + Effort = Success."

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Attendance is key to academic success—and so is celebrating the students who are working hard and coming to school! Attendance celebrations have been taking place in all of the GRPS & Believe 2 Become Hope Zones, and the importance of making every day count is the rallying cry.

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