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Celebrate NeighborWoods month with tree plantings

Submitted 10-14-2014 under NONPROFITS

There is still time left to get involved with tree plantings in celebration of NeighborWoods month, organized by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

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Living the work: a brief interview with Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council member Alyssa Morillo Scheidt

Submitted 10-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Alyssa shares about her literacy loves and memories, her community work, and one of the most important things we can do every day

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The Battle Against Global Warming: What's Our Moral Responsibility?

Submitted 10-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

For millions of subsistence farmers in Kenya climate change is not a political debate. It is a reality in which adaptation can mean the difference between life and death. Join us for a conversation about the urgent situation and what our responsibility is as a global church.

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Mayor Heartwell addresses concerns of gentrification, bike lanes on City Connection

Submitted 10-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Monday, Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions about development on the West Side, bike lane enforcement and more.

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Brewery Vivant to fight hunger Monday

Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Oct. 13, the brewery will donate 25 percent of all sales to Feeding America West Michigan.

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Pushing Boundaries with Free Radical 2014

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NONPROFITS

Unlike ArtPrize, Free Radical won’t have all the frills of the large glitzy event, but will stay genuine in its nature to showcase local work, a priceless integrity to the community.

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Public responds to second night of "Why These Finalists" discussion

Submitted 10-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the second night of "Why These Finalists,", these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning.

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Public responds to "Why These Finalists" panel, panelists respond to experience of ArtPrize

Submitted 10-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse panelists praise and critique finalist works, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. This time, the panelists also shared their insights on the experience of ArtPrize and why criticism is an important part of the event.

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Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish - "Beer City USA"

Submitted 10-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids rocknroll band Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish shredded out a couple songs in the WYCE music library. This is one of those songs.

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Public responds to discussion of art, disability

Submitted 10-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse discussion of disability and art, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. Each night, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.

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