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Upcoming Rosa Parks rain barrel party to protect water resources

Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

West Michigan residents looking to save money on water bills and reduce local water pollution are encouraged to come to Rosa Parks Circle on August 1 to make a rain barrel for their home.

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LINC invites community members to set their news agenda on The Rapidian

Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

On a sunny Monday evening, LINC staffers Kari Galbreath and Javonte Tubbs held the first Rapidian bureau training to share how The Rapidian can be part of their toolkit to share critical information a

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Catalyst Radio: Chelsea Laforge, citizen first and reporter second

Submitted 07-22-2011 under NONPROFITS

In just a few weeks, she has submitted five articles that range from politics to the Dantzler murders to the human side of bankruptcy. Tune in to hear why The Rapidian is so meaningful to her.

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EV Coalition Launches in West Michigan

Submitted 07-22-2011 under NONPROFITS

Press Conference Announcing Built by Michigan Coalition to gain support from Gov. Snyder and the State Legislature for the Electric Vehicle Industry

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100 Holes Challenge returns for its second summer

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

The 2nd Annual 100 Holes Challenge happened on Monday, July 18th at Sunnybrook Country Club raising money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.

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Second annual "Party in the Parks" provides entertainment, back-to-school information for GRPS families

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

GRPS is kicking off the school year with the 2nd annual Back to School Party in the Parks. Get information about heading back to school, and enjoy fun activities, give-aways, music and entertainment.

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In season - July 22, 2011

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

Enjoy the bounty of a beautiful summer; plenty to buy at the Fulton Street Farmers Market now! If you're curious about what's at market, FSFM regularly publishes a list of goods.

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Wheels of appeal on the Kent Trails

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

A personal account of biking down the Kent Trails & why parks are important

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"Unplugged Wednesdays" connects Club members without a power cord

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

This May, the Steil Boys & Girls Club decided to power down, literally. Staff members launched “Unplugged Wednesdays” after noticing one day that youth were flocking to tv, computers, and video games.

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The rain did not come: Local Somali refugees talk about the Somali drought crisis

Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Somalian drought crisis continually supplies a list of devastating headlines. Instead of leaving them as news from a far-off place, listen to the quotes from Somalian refugees in Grand Rapids.

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