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In Season - August 9, 2011

Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFITS

What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market regularly publishes a list of goods.

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Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week

Submitted 08-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed Aug. 7-13 as National Farmers Market Week, and Governor Rick Snyder announced the concurrent celebration of Michigan Farmers Market Week.

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Adult Learner Story: Elena's Story of Love

Submitted 08-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

Elena was able to write an article after participating in the Adult Tutoring Program

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Glance at the Past - Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 08-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

2011 sees the Weathy Theatre celebrate its 100th Anniversary - listen to an audio story about it's history!

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Catalyst Radio: Pekich Park Concert Series to increase community investment

Submitted 08-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

"I think that people respond to music in ways that they will not respond with somebody shaking a stick at them or running them off," explains Hugo Claudin of the Heartside neighborhood.

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GRPS Nutrition Services delivers

Submitted 08-04-2011 under NONPROFITS

GRPS is transforming its nutrition services.

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Paying it forward - Whitney Green's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-04-2011 under NONPROFITS

On her journey to graduation, Whitney Green learned how fulfilling it can be to put others before yourself.

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Maggie's day at C-SNIP

Submitted 08-03-2011 under NONPROFITS

Free k9 spay and neuter @ C-SNIP

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Reaching higher - Adeline Ford's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-03-2011 under NONPROFITS

Adeline Ford understands the importance of a college education while she reaches for bigger and better things.

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Year round schools a popular choice with parents and students

Submitted 08-03-2011 under NONPROFITS

GRPS is proud to offer the largest slection of year-round schools in West Michigan.

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