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Peek behind the scenes of CARE Ballet's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Submitted 11-13-2016 under NONPROFITS

CARE Ballet’s production of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” kicks off the holiday season with new scenes, sets and venue on Thanksgiving weekend

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22nd annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World highlights some of the world's most cherished folklore

Submitted 11-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

Meijer Gardens celebrates the holidays with over 40 international traditions

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In Season: November 12, 2016

Submitted 11-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

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

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Vocational rehabilitation, independent living resources available for veterans

Submitted 11-09-2016 under NONPROFITS

This week’s episode of NPO Showcase features the Veteran Peer Supports program at Disability Advocates of Kent County.

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Program breaks barriers to Michigan's great outdoors

Submitted 11-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

MiOFO was formed in 2013 to create top-notch outdoor activities accessible by individuals and veterans of all abilities, including those in wheelchairs or with prosthetics. Those activities include hunting, fishing, bird-watching, wildlife viewing and kayaking.

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Updated with link: Special episode of City Connection discusses the importance of voting, voting rights

Submitted 11-07-2016 under NONPROFITS

Tonight's special episode of City Connection focuses on empowering voters to know their rights.

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Sixteen local children need a forever home

Submitted 11-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) will mark National Adoption Awareness Month in November with Images of Adoption, an open house for those who would like to learn about becoming an adoptive parent. The agency will host Images of Adoption at DABSJ located at 805 Leonard, from 5 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.

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Local professor engages social work students in understanding poverty

Submitted 11-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

Greg Scott, Professor of Social Work and Social Work Program Director at Kuyper College leads students through poverty simulation exercises to better prepare them for their careers.

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See and hear 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' like you've never seen it before with Grand Rapids Pops

Submitted 11-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

A Grand Rapids Symphony musician has spent months preparing to play for the full-length screening of the Steven Spielberg film complete with live music in DeVos Hall

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"The Characters that Lived" brings life to writing by young CYC authors

Submitted 11-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

CYC students wrote character sketches in afterschool programming and watched them come to life at Wealthy Theatre last Wednesday thanks to the performance of Grand Rapids improv actors.

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