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Kick off the holidays with a free concert by St. Cecilia Music Center's adult Grand Band and String Orchestra

Submitted 11-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center’s Adult Grand Band and String Orchestra will kick off the holidays with an uplifting free concert on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 7p.m.

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Catalyst Radio: United Way talks holiday volunteering

Submitted 11-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

Learn ways to give back this holiday season.

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In Season: November 25, 2017

Submitted 11-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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"Jesus led me to Dégagé this summer after suddenly finding myself homeless"

Submitted 11-22-2017 under NONPROFITS

Hello, my name is James. You might have seen me around Degage doing chores. Jesus led me to Degage this summer after suddenly finding myself homeless.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Madison May

Submitted 11-21-2017 under NONPROFITS

Madison Nicole May is a printmaker and interdisciplinary artist who graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design in 2016. In the spring of 2017 May opened Bend Gallery on the Avenue for the Arts specializing in affordable gallery space for emerging artists.

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Michiganders thankful for turkey's restoration

Submitted 11-20-2017 under NONPROFITS

Thanks to a massive conservation effort over the last 50 years, wild turkey have made a comeback in Michigan.

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Catalyst Radio: WMEAC talks watersheds, pipelines, environmental conservation

Submitted 11-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

WMEAC celebrates its 50th anniversary next year and has many accomplishments to celebrate including this year’s Grand River cleanup which included over 1,300 volunteers.

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Focus on Issues - Accessibility & Inclusion

Submitted 11-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

Guests from Disability Advocates of Kent County, Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, and Scott in the System discuss accessibility and inclusion for the disabled community

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In Season: November 18, 2017

Submitted 11-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produced products available at your local farmers markets.

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Creative Youth Center helps area kids become published authors

Submitted 11-15-2017 under NONPROFITS

Creative Youth Center supports kids creative writing endeavors, and helps get their voices heard

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