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Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

Local historian Cindy Laug will explore the sometimes forgotten yet pivotal role women played in developing "The Ridge," the area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its environment for growing fruit trees.

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Transgender Visibility Campaign taking place in West Michigan

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Transgender Education Collaboration is proud to share with you about the Transgender Visibility Campaign

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Kent County joins 120 communities nationwide in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kent County kicks off a public awareness campaign to ensure that all third grade students are reading at grade level.

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Relax - Reconnect - Recharge

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come to Dominican Center for the fifth annual Sage-ing Fair: an opportunity to relax, be refreshed and experience some of the wonderful opportunities here at DCM.

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Fine arts photography and glass sculpture displayed at Marywood Gallery

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Two West Michigan artists display their works in Fine Arts Photography and Glass Sculpture.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of GR gain new faces to send them further

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth welcomes five new Board Members to their fantastic team for 2012!

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Tuesday Tabletalk to discuss role of ritual in faith traditions

Submitted 03-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

The third Tuesday Tabletalk will be held on March 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Dominican Center (DCM). DCM is located at 2025 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

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KVO & CBOT student celebrates LaughFest with world record attempt at chicken dance

Submitted 03-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

Alex Pusztai, a student at Kent Vocational Options, participated in the Guinness World Record Chicken Dance event.

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Over 50 refugee and foster youth wait for mentors

Submitted 03-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Bethany Christian Services is in need of male mentors to be matched in one-to-one mentor relationships with children and youth.

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Parent Spotlight: Schools of Hope Family Literacy Program

Submitted 03-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Monica Zavala, a parent participating in Schools of Hope Family Literacy Program, shares her experience.

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