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Volunteering Enhances Communities and Connections

Submitted 07-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

Volunteers, residents, and communities come together to beautify places and meet new faces at volunteer functions.

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In Season: July 27, 2019

Submitted 07-26-2019 under NONPROFITS

Look at all the colors + textures on vendor stands today, including the beautiful yellow of sweet corn! It's, yet again, another magnificent day, perfect weather for shopping outside and supporting Michigan farmers, food creators, and artisans! Open until 2 with most diverse selection before 1.

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Alternatives in Motion welcomes new Board Member

Submitted 07-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

Alternatives in Motion welcomes new Board Member Ellery Alexander

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Greater Grand Rapids residents invited to become part of state history Aug. 1 during creation of new traveling Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall

Submitted 07-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

First-ever event during KidsDay at John Ball Zoo celebrates Kirtland’s warbler and promotes awareness of efforts to ensure Michigan’s wildlife and natural resources are preserved for future generations

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In Season: July 20, 2019

Submitted 07-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

What a colorful day at the Market! We've got a whole plethora of Michigan fruit including PEACHES, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants, and gooseberries! And a diverse array of local veggies, food creations, plants, flowers, and handmade artisan goods and body care products!

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UCOM's Culture of Health Expansion Leads to Growth

Submitted 07-18-2019 under NONPROFITS

UCOM welcomes Karrie Brown as Development Director

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In Season: July 13, 2019

Submitted 07-12-2019 under NONPROFITS

It's going to be a beautiful Saturday for shopping outside!! We'll have a full Market of food + fresh produce (green beans, berries, summer squash, tomatoes, bell peppers have arrived!), farming, and artisan vendors and Gettin' Fresh food truck will be here serving up good food.

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Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates 25 years of Picnic Pops with fireworks and patriotic music, July 11-12

Submitted 07-10-2019 under NONPROFITS

Pianist Rich Ridenour returns to play Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" to open the Grand Rapids Pops' 25th anniversary at Cannonsburg Ski Area

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