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Step Quietly into March at Dominican Center

Submitted 03-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood has a wide range of programs that invite you to move peacefully into spring with a fresh understanding of what really matters in your life.

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Bartending competition to support local hunger relief

Submitted 02-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

T.G.I. Friday's of Kentwood will showcase its bartenders' skills in support of Feeding America West Michigan.

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Eye color, hair color, a name...and the love of reading?

Submitted 02-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kent County parents and a passionate community program pass on a gift that lasts a lifetime

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Avenue for the Arts revamps First Fridays with new programs

Submitted 02-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

First Fridays Gallery Hop features artists, exibitions, movie screenings and drink specials.

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In Season: February 22, 2014

Submitted 02-22-2014 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.Downtown. Returns with Two Great Events

Submitted 02-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

Art.Downtown., presented by Avenue for the Arts, returns for it's fifth year! Mark your calendars for the education event, Break it Down, Make it Better on March 1st and Art.Downtown. on April 11th

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Read n' Give 2014: Simple but powerful

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Collect, share, read, donate, and pass on books in a continuous cycle of giving.

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Terra GR encourages patrons to eat, drink, aid hungry families

Submitted 02-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

During Cool Brews. Hot Eats., Feb. 17 to March 2, diners can enjoy a meal at Terra GR while sending food to local families in need.

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Big Bad Wolves Now Showing at UICA

Submitted 02-18-2014 under NONPROFITS

A review of the film, Big Bad Wolves, now showing at UICA film theater

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Story Matters: Renata Horvath applies GVSU learning in urban design to work at DGRI

Submitted 02-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

Renata Horvath recently finished her graduate degree at GVSU in urban design and is now interning at DGRI. Originally from Hungary, she talks about the challenges and joys of living in West Michigan.

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