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In Season: May 4, 2019 (Opening Day of the Main Season)

Submitted 05-03-2019 under NONPROFITS

Happy May!! And you know what May means..Opening Day of our Main Season!! Come celebrate our 97th season with us TOMORROW by getting outside (weather is supposed to be in the mid-upper 60s!), shopping for local food, and getting to know your Michigan farmers + food producers!

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JA of the Michigan Great Lakes Hosts Inaugural Pitch Competition for High School Students to Compete for Over $3,000 in Scholarship Awards to Grand Rapids Community College

Submitted 05-01-2019 under NONPROFITS

Students participated in a "Shark Tank style" business competition with community leaders acting as judges

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Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates women with music composed by women, featuring a female trombone soloist

Submitted 04-30-2019 under NONPROFITS

Former GRS principal trombonist Ava Ordman is featured in program of music by pioneering women in classical music on May 3

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Despite pressure from City of Grand Rapids, Cosecha pushes forward with a safe, non-violent, and family-friendly May 1st march for Driver's Licenses for All

Submitted 04-30-2019 under NONPROFITS

GRPD turned over a U.S. citizen to ICE. Now they say immigrants can't peacefully protest in the streets without their approval. Whether we march on the streets or on the sidewalks, we must march to make our voices heard.

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In Season: April 27, 2019

Submitted 04-26-2019 under NONPROFITS

Tomorrow is officially the LAST Saturday of our Second Season Market/Winter Market + we have a great lineup of vendors for you! If you're looking for locally-grown produce, flowers, garden transplants, Michigan-made food, or artisan goods you will surely find it here at the Market. Open 10a-1p.

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Teamwork, grants boost wildlife conservation efforts across Michigan

Submitted 04-25-2019 under NONPROFITS

“If you own land in Michigan, you hold the keys to helping improve the state’s wildlife populations.”

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Annual Heartside Cleansweep Inspires Community Through Volunteering

Submitted 04-23-2019 under NONPROFITS

Aquinas students, community members, and area residents join forces in a long-standing tradition of community action

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Walmart and Sam's Club partner with Feeding America West Michigan to Fight Hunger and Spark Change

Submitted 04-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

Until May 20, when you fill your cart at Walmart or Sam's Club, you'll have the chance to fill the plate of a neighbor facing hunger by supporting Feeding America West Michigan.

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Tired of looking fearfully in the rearview mirror, immigrants will march for Driver's Licenses for All on May 1

Submitted 04-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

On May 1st, many in the immigrant community will be marching for Another Day Without Immigrants: El Grito Por Las Licensias, or The Roar for Licenses. The march will start at 12 noon at Garfield Park and cities across Michigan will be participating in the fight for Driver's Licenses for All.

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In Season: April 20, 2019

Submitted 04-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

April showers bring May flowers. And speaking of flowers, we'll have a selection of beautiful hanging flower baskets, potted herbs, pansy + viola flats (price + selection may vary from picture), and Easter flowers at the Market tomorrow!

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