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What's at the Market: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Submitted 12-03-2021 under NONPROFITS

Find everything you need for hosting, toasting, and roasting this holiday season at the Market!

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Food is a Great Equalizer: An Interview with AJ Fossel from the Community Food Club

Submitted 12-02-2021 under NONPROFITS

The Kent County Food Policy Council interviews AJ Fossel, Director of the Community Food Club, about a food system that centers the dignity of consumers

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St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids brings The Watkins Family Hour with Special Guest Artist Courtney Hartman to the Royce Auditorium Stage on December 16, 2021

Submitted 11-29-2021 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center brings Watkins Family Hour for their debut appearance in Royce Auditorium on December 16, 2021. Opening Artist Courtney Hartman will lead off the evening starting at 7 p.m.

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Red Kettle Updates - and the Golden Kettle Competition

Submitted 11-29-2021 under NONPROFITS

Volunteers are stepping up in support of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. And after two weeks of bell ringing, some service clubs have begun their quest for the Golden Kettle.

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Donations to The Salvation Army on Giving Tuesday Will Be Matched Up To $50,000

Submitted 11-29-2021 under NONPROFITS

Thanks to the generosity of a local anonymous supporter, all donations to The Salvation Army of Kent County received tomorrow on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $50,000.

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St. Cecilia Music Center brings GRAMMY Nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids to Grand Rapids in concert this Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

Submitted 11-26-2021 under NONPROFITS

The Milk Carton Kids, will bring their special brand of folk to St. Cecilia Music Center this Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. This Thursday's concert kicks off their widespread tour through 21 U.S. cities and 5 performances in Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and England.

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The Salvation Army of Kent County to Sponsor Sixth Annual Red Kettle Game With Griffins

Submitted 11-24-2021 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army of Kent County will be the presenting sponsor of the sixth annual Red Kettle Game with the Grand Rapids Griffins minor league hockey team on Friday, Dec. 3.

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How You Can Help With The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign!

Submitted 11-22-2021 under NONPROFITS

With the holiday season in full tilt, The Salvation Army invites the Grand Rapids community to get involved in any of the following ways to help make sure Hope Marches On this Christmas season and beyond.

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What's at the Market: Saturday, November 20, 2021

Submitted 11-19-2021 under NONPROFITS

Shop at the Market this weekend and stock up on the freshest ingredients for your holiday meal!

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God is the Way Out: Guiding Light Board Chair Connects Recovery Success with Spirituality

Submitted 11-17-2021 under NONPROFITS

Ed Postma first noticed there was something different about Guiding Light when he saw a young man struggling with addiction begin to ask questions about spirituality and to talk about God.

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