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Airborne or Aquatic? - "Mooseman"

Submitted 06-12-2012 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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Grand Rapids selected as pacesetter for exemplary work with young readers

Submitted 06-11-2012 under NONPROFITS

National honor recognizes work in the early years to ensure that low-income students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade.

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In Season June 12, 2012

Submitted 06-09-2012 under NONPROFITS

Check out what is in season for the Week of June 12 - This week we have Cherries! But get them before they are gone!

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Badenya - Balakulania

Submitted 06-08-2012 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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Dinderbeck to print onsite at Market

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Dinderbeck artist collective will be at the Market offering onsite printing and quality handmade products at the parking lot of 106 S. Division. June 9 noon-9 p.m.

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Blandford Nature Center Presents: Yoga in the Woods

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join Blandford for the opportunity to take your yoga into nature this summer.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market to open this weekend

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Southeast Area Farmers' Market is Fridays June 15 at GR Ford School, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and at Garfield Park on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts EBT, Bridge Cards, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks.

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Glance at the Past - The Fire Brigade

Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

The city's early fire brigades were volunteer organizations, the church bell at St. Andrews Cathedral was one of two fire alarms, and horses had to be harnessed before the engine could leave the fire house.

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Tim Eriksen - Every Sound Below

Submitted 06-06-2012 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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Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp

Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Karisa Wilson will be performing at The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts June 9 at 12 p.m. at 106 S. Division. Her newest album will be available for purchase - fresh off the press!

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