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Spoke Folks hosts first Beer City Bike Fest

Submitted 08-22-2017 under NONPROFITS

All of this grease and sweat calls an end-of-summer celebration: Beer City Bike Fest, a free bike carnival and music festival will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at The Spoke Folks from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

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In Season: August 19, 2017

Submitted 08-18-2017 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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Revive & Thrive Project increases access and information about 'real' and nutritious foods

Submitted 08-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Revive & Thrive Project who helps make healthy food front and center in the diets of the community they serve

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$7000 in Scholarships for Trans Students

Submitted 08-17-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awarded $7000 in scholarships to four local students.

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Local artist feature from UICA: adeshola makinde

Submitted 08-15-2017 under NONPROFITS

adeshola makinde is a streetwear clothing designer and the creator of COMPLETE VII . makinde lives and works in Grand Rapids, MI and collaborates with local artists and designers to make his dream a reality.

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In Season: August 12, 2017

Submitted 08-11-2017 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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Ele's Place provides a space for support and council for grieving children

Submitted 08-10-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Ele's Place who offer peer groups and council to children who have experienced the loss of a loved one

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'Healthy U' lecture addresses mental health, aging

Submitted 08-09-2017 under NONPROFITS

Mental Health & Aging for Smartys: Reducing the Stigma is the topic for the August Healthy U lecture on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes.

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Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Parent University to host screenings of American Divided

Submitted 08-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

This film series explores some of America’s thorniest issues—criminal justice, housing equity, education, immigration, voting rights, labor, Flint’s water crisis—by telling the stories of the people who get caught on those thorns.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Brian Hedrick

Submitted 08-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

Brian Hedrick studied graphic design at Kendall College of Art and Design, and is involved with the local DIY music community. Hedrick is the Graphic Designer at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and creates posters for Lamp Light Music Festival. His designs can be seen throughout the region.

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