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Pine Rest provides a large variety of mental health, family services

Submitted 05-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Pine Rest, who provides counseling, therapy, consultation, assessment and testing for all ages

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Kindergarten student starts first Earth Saving Club at Congress Elementary School

Submitted 05-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Milo and his band of kindergarten Earth Savers are the next generation of environmental activists

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Creative Youth Center, Triumph Music Academy create music, spoken word album

Submitted 05-03-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Creative Youth Center and Triumph Music Academy teamed up to create an entirely student-made music and spoken word album. Some of the poems written for the album have earned awards, and the collaborative project has drawn the attention of Michigan Radio.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings SFJAZZ Collective to perform music of Miles Davis this Thursday

Submitted 05-02-2017 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center will bring eight of the best jazz musicians from around the world to the Royce Auditorium stage on May 4. The SFJazz Collective is an all-star ensemble comprised of the finest performers/composers at work in jazz today.

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Heritage Hill to host Annual Weekend Tour of Homes

Submitted 05-02-2017 under NONPROFITS

The 48th annual Heritage Hill 2017 Weekend Tour of Homes opens doors to seven lovingly restored private houses and four historic public buildings on Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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National expert, best-selling author to teach seniors art of 'rightsizing'

Submitted 05-02-2017 under NONPROFITS

Rightsizing expert Lynn McPhelimy will present, “Rightsizing with Lynn McPhelimy,” at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes on May 11.

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Building relationships at Dégagé Ministries

Submitted 05-02-2017 under NONPROFITS

In March we shared the beginning of our mission statement, “To reflect the love of Christ to all who come through our doors...” Next, our mission says, “…by building relationships…” This happens in many ways at Dégagé.

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In constant growth: ACT apprentice Chris Overway

Submitted 05-01-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at ACT apprentice Chris Overway - his inspiration, his creation, and his goals.

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Eastown Community Association hosts "Dig Into Spring" workshops

Submitted 04-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Dig into Spring: is a series of workshops hosted by the Eastown Community Association at Wilcox Park Shelter. The workshops cover topics like native plants, invasives, and rain barrels.

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Ride The Rapid to get to events throughout May

Submitted 04-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Make the most out of spring by loading your calendar with great local events like free yoga, visits to unique markets and more.

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