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Women under 40 urged to take control of breast health

Submitted 10-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Early detection saves lives! Women under age 40 often are not aware of their own breast health, dismiss a lump as nothing, or are paralyzed by fear. Waiting can change the course of a woman's life and that's why Planned Parenthood is urging women to seek help if they notice changes in their breasts.

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County wide food drive begins today

Submitted 10-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join with Access of West Michigan as we collect 100 tons of food & personal care items to stock local food pantries from October 8-13. Why? Because hunger hasn't gone away.

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In Season: October 5, 2012

Submitted 10-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Autumn is in full swing at the Fulton Street Farmer's Market! Check out what's waiting for you this week!

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Remembering a special friend of the CBOT Bowlers

Submitted 10-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Monday Friendship Bowling League and Tuesday CBOT Bowling League received $200 donations from Nancy Barnes' estate. On Tuesday, October 2, a plaque was given to Barnes’ daughter Julie Barnes and balloons released in her honor.

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KVO/CBOT enjoy a day of golf at Egypt Valley Country Club

Submitted 10-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

KVO/CBOT would like to thank Egypt Valley Country Club for a wonderful day.

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KVO / CBOT students enjoy celebrity encounters at ArtPrize 2012

Submitted 10-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

KVO / CBOT students enjoy ArtPrize 2012 and experience warm celebrity encounters.

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Nathan Kalish - "Wayfaring Stranger"

Submitted 10-02-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Eric Kehoe - "In A Long Shot"

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Shela Brown

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

This is a story of a talented and gifted poet that struggled with her identity...

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