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Author to explore faith, service can help people find vocation, meaning after retirement

Submitted 10-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

Author and pastor, R. Paul Stevens, will explore how faith and spirituality can help people find vocation and meaning after retirement. His presentation, “Aging Matters,” will take place on Monday, Nov. 13 at 2:00 p.m., at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

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Marcel 'Fable' Price, talks about his work as Grand Rapid's 2017 Poet Laureate

Submitted 10-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

Marcel Price, AKA Fable the Poet is dedicated to energizing poetry in Grand Rapids and bringing awareness to mental health.

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'Beer & Dragons' take over the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Beer Explorers

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

Beer Explorers: Beer & Dragons takes place Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the museum.

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St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids announces dynamic 2017-2018 season of music

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

Season subscription tickets to the 2017-18 Jazz Series and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Concert Series are now available at special rates.

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St. Cecilia Music Center to feature outstanding Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on November 2

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

"Essential String Trios" will feature co-artistic director and cellist David Finckel, with violinist Arnaud Susan and violist Paul Neubauer.

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Tales of Dr. Seuss come to life during 92nd season of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

The whimsical tales of Dr. Seuss come to life in Seussical The Musical. Based on Horton Hears a Who!, The Cat in the Hat, and Miss Gertrude McFuzz, this heart-filled journey is guaranteed to thrill all fans of this beloved rhyming master.

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Join The Micah Center at City Hall to stand for dignity, protection for immigrants

Submitted 10-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

The city has said that no city employees, including police, ever ask about immigration status. This is an excellent standard to set, and community members have requested that this be written as an official policy to solidify it and provide accountability to ensure that it is fully carried out.

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In Season: October 21, 2017

Submitted 10-20-2017 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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German band EINSHOCH6 on U.S. tour, will perform at Aquinas on November 1

Submitted 10-18-2017 under NONPROFITS

Engaging, fun, a musical feast! The German band EINSHOCH6 stands for a culturally unique performance of music, language, and word play by combining elements of classical music with hip-hop lyrics in a remarkable musical form!

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Diverse group has common cause: Restoring pheasants in Michigan

Submitted 10-18-2017 under NONPROFITS

An abundance of Michigan species reap the benefits of a diverse pheasant habitat.

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