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In Season: October 4, 2014

Submitted 10-04-2014 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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Public responds to discussion of art, tech, new platforms for design incubators

Submitted 10-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse discussion of art and technology, 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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El Gremio - "Corazon Maldito"

Submitted 10-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

All the way from Chile, the band El Gremio brought their music into the WYCE library. This is one of those songs.

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Public responds to Art21 preview, artist conversation about process

Submitted 10-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after viewing the sneak preview of Art21 and having a chance to ask questions of the artists featured in the film, 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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The Access County Wide Food Drive starts Sunday!

Submitted 10-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Take part in this great week-long community event to restock the shelves of local food pantries. Healthy food & personal care donations needed!

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Summit focuses on empowering through multiple literacies

Submitted 10-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

More than 200 people convened at Calvin College for the third annual Community Literacy Summit.

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We are all connected: ArtPrize artist, Red Cross explore "This Enigmatic World"

Submitted 10-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Alla Dickson pays tribute to her personal experience by dedicating “This Enigmatic World” to local American Red Cross volunteers

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides perfect opportunity for continued conversation and action around violence prevention

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kent County agencies join together to provide Domestic Violence Awareness Month community events

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October's First Friday event to feature ArtPrize venues

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

The month of October brings an electrifying feel to the Avenue for the Arts, as well as to the rest of downtown Grand Rapids, as artists from all over the country showcase artwork during Artprize, which coincides with First Fridays on the Avenue.

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Public responds to Shortlist selections

Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after attending the Jurors' Shortlist event last night, many of the audience stopped by our response stations to reflect on the choices presented. Each night of Critical Discourse, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.

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