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Annual Eastown Streetfair to kick off Saturday

Submitted 09-09-2014 under NONPROFITS

Celebrate Summer, welcome fall and experience Eastown at the 41st annual Streetfair on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Technology maven offers senior adults tips for Internet shopping, banking and more

Submitted 09-09-2014 under NONPROFITS

Area senior adults learned to safely navigate the Internet during an educational seminar led by Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On,” and hosted by Covenant Village of the Great Lakes.

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Mayor engages questions of local economic growth, public transportation on City Connection

Submitted 09-08-2014 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions, like one from Chelsie Wyse, asking about how efforts like The Rapid's Silver Line can help local economic growth

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Story Matters: Sarafina Kisile, Dorcas Shavani, Salia Georgete describe their friendship

Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

Sarafina Kisile, Dorcas Shavani and Salia Georgete, refugees in the Grand Rapids area, talk about their friendship now and in the future.

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In Season: September, 5, 2014

Submitted 09-05-2014 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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"Art at The Market" Sept. 20

Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

A showcase of local fine artists and their work coinciding with Artprize.

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Story Matters: ZamZam Isack, Khadimala Isack discuss life in Africa, USA

Submitted 09-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

ZamZam and Khadimala Isack, Sudanese refugees in the Grand Rapids area, explain what makes life in the USA different and what their hopes are for the future.

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Story Matters: Tula Khadka discovers key cultural difference between Nepal, USA

Submitted 09-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tula Khadka, a refugee in the Grand Rapids area, explains what it means to look someone in the eye.

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Story Matters: Maryan Mahdi shares mother's rules for life

Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Maryan Mahdi, a Somali refugee in the Grand Rapids area, talks about what her mom has taught her and how she is proud to be an African.

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37th Annual Hispanic Festival brings beats, eats, culture back to Calder Plaza

Submitted 09-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

This year's Hispanic Festival promises to deliver the same diverse food, music, and dances that have made it a success in the past.

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