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Visually captivating: ACT apprentice Michael Donnal

Submitted 04-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at ACT apprentice Michael Donnal - his inspiration, his creation, and his goals.

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WMCAT offers training for adults and teens with an emphasis in arts and technology

Submitted 04-27-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features WMCAT who provides hands on training to adults and teens in artistic and technical fields

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Access' Food Justice Training unites community toward common goal

Submitted 04-26-2017 under NONPROFITS

Access of West Michigan hosted an event to educate leaders in the Grand Rapids community about important topics in creating sustainable work.

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Public Museum partnering with Brewery Vivant, The Cheese Lady for a special Beer Explorers on May 11

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

The Beer Explorers class will give 40 participants the opportunity to learn about their sense of taste and what combinations appeal to them individually. The class will be led by Brewery Vivant's Wandering Monk and Certified Cicerone, Ryan Engemann, and Grand Rapid’s The Cheese Lady, Heather Zinn.

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See stars, planets during 'Public Observation Nights' at Veen Observatory on April 29

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

The waxing crescent moon and planet Jupiter will be highlights on April 29, with views also of star clusters and galaxies through two of the Veen Observatory’s large telescopes, as well as portable telescopes provided by GRAAA members.

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Living vibrancy: ACT apprentice Colin Vanderveen

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at ACT apprentice Colin Vanderveen - his inspiration, his creation, and his goals.

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Celebrate 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's' album with Grand Rapids Pops' live performance

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

Hear music from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with Classical Mystery Tour and the Grand Rapids Pops, April 28-30, 2017.

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Sharing best practices in ending homelessness at home

Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids homeless agency selected by the National Alliance to End Homelessness as host site for 2017 international exchange.

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Beauty, abstract: ACT apprentice Mary Scovel

Submitted 04-24-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at ACT apprentice Mary Scovel - her inspiration, her creation, and her goals.

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Hunger Walk 2017: Make a difference on Sunday afternoon stroll

Submitted 04-20-2017 under NONPROFITS

Former executive director of Access of West Michigan celebrates the 40th Annual Hunger Walk by noting how change can happen in the context of a community.

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