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Catalyst Radio: Open Doors offering a different learning experience

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Self-directed teens have access to enhanced education opportunities through new nonprofit Open Doors.

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Impart: Artist Melanie Manos believes art instills necessary sense of wonder

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Melanie Manos answers a few important questions about art. Her performance piece will be projected at SiTE:LAB, 54 Jefferson at dusk.

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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Grandmother Power exhibit opens to celebrate grandmas everywhere

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NEWS

On September 6, the Grandmother Power exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum opens. The exhibit displays global stories on activist grandmothers while also allowing locals to get involved in the movement.

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Blue bridge to be draped in color for ArtPrize

Submitted 09-04-2013 under NEWS

Artist Liz Miller will have her site-specific and Grand River inspired ArtPrize project "Hydro-Anthem" installed at the Blue Bridge.

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Become a citizen forester

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NEWS

A tree planting workshop for citizen foresters is being held by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Participants can earn a citizen forester designation while learning about tree identifiction and maintenance.

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Eastown Streetfair now accepting applicant registration

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NEWS

Individuals and organizations can now be added to the wait list to participate in the 2013 street festival that has been a key event for the community for 40 years.

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Police department invites residents to have coffee with a cop

Submitted 08-28-2013 under NEWS

The GRPD is inviting Rapidians to meet local officers and voice their opinions on public safety over coffee.

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Story Matters: Raymond Schulte talks about how the Medical Mile saved his life

Submitted 08-27-2013 under NEWS

At Ah Nab Awen Park this past Friday, Schulte shared his stories and what he appreciates about Grand Rapids, and talks about how he compares this place to the other city he's lived in- Detroit.

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Learn how to preserve your local goodness

Submitted 08-27-2013 under NEWS

Fall canning classes are being offered through The Canning Diva.

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