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Growing Green Teaches about Pollinator Protection

Submitted 08-11-2020 under NONPROFITS

Growing Green spreads the word on how organic lawn practices can benefit the birds, bees, and butterflies.

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Guiding Light to Host a Virtual Ministry Update Aug. 19

Submitted 08-11-2020 under NONPROFITS

Guiding Light will host a virtual Ministry Update at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19 on its Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

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In Season Report: August 8, 2020

Submitted 08-07-2020 under NONPROFITS

Come celebrate National Farmers Market Week with us this Saturday! Shop from over 55 local vendors + stock up on your favorite fresh, in season Michigan produce.

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The Salvation Army & Walmart Team Together to "Stuff the Bus"

Submitted 08-04-2020 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army Joins Forces With Walmart to “Stuff the Bus” for Kids in Need, as community members donate school supplies for local children returning to school during the pandemic – whether online or in the classroom

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In Season Report: August 1, 2020

Submitted 07-31-2020 under NONPROFITS

Hello August! Come celebrate the beginning of the month with us by shopping for local fruits, veggies and food products. Don’t miss out on this season’s harvest before it’s too late!

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Food Pantry and Employment Agency Continue Partnership with Drive-Up Job Fair

Submitted 07-27-2020 under NONPROFITS

Family Network will host Express Employment Professionals drive-up job fair twice in August to serve people looking to get back to work.

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Builders Exchange of Michigan's 64th Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Guiding Light's Back to Work Program

Submitted 07-27-2020 under NONPROFITS

Builders Exchange of Michigan will host its 64th Bart Austhof Memorial Golf Outing to benefit Guiding Light’s Back to Work program on Monday, Aug. 31. The annual event features a new location with two 18-hole courses.

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In Season Report: July 25, 2020

Submitted 07-24-2020 under NONPROFITS

Experience the joy of an early Saturday morning at the market! Get out tomorrow to enjoy the gorgeous weather and take home some delicious local food.

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John Lewis joined other religious leaders in the call for justice

Submitted 07-24-2020 under NONPROFITS

The death of civil rights leader John Lewis reminds us of the events of 1965 in Selma and the religious leaders who were involved. Jon Meacham shares his reflections.

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Virtual Heartside Walking Tours make Local History Fun and Accessible

Submitted 07-20-2020 under NONPROFITS

The collaborative online series has taken tours to a whole new level by exploring Heartside history in the era of social distancing

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