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In Season: October 5, 2018

Submitted 10-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

As it starts feeling more like fall, you may find yourself craving some butternut squash bisque, apple pie, hearty soups, or hot chocolate. Our vendors have what you need for your delicious fall recipes, including squash, apples, hearty veggies, and hot cocoa (now serving at the coffee cart).

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Young Leaders Against Violence accepting applications for the 2018/19 school year

Submitted 10-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) is now accepting applications for the 2018/19 school year through November 11, 2018.

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Our Kitchen Table awarded $75,000 grant to address child lead exposure through gardening

Submitted 10-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

MDHHS awarded Our Kitchen Table 2018 Child Lead Exposure Elimination Innovation Grant in the amount of $75,000.00 to reduce lead poisoning in three “hot spot” zip codes.

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What you should be recycling and what you should not be

Submitted 10-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

Learn what you should be putting in the recycle bin in this how to NPO Showcase.

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One of the world's best-known, best-dressed pianists, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, joins Symphony this weekend

Submitted 10-02-2018 under NONPROFITS

One of the world's most illustrious pianists, Jean-Yves Thibaudet makes his Grand Rapids Rapids Symphony debut on Oct. 5-6.

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Heartside presents Fuzzy Jane fall showcase for First Friday

Submitted 10-02-2018 under NONPROFITS

Heartside Ministry will be featuring artwork of Jane VanDommelen (Fuzzy Jane) from 1998-2018 at our Art Gallery and Studio! Please join us for her Artist Reception on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 6-8pm

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Black holes, gravity waves expert to give free presentation in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-02-2018 under NONPROFITS

Presenting 'The Densest Matter in the Universe,' Dr. Edward Brown will explain how recent discoveries in neutron stars and black holes have ushered in a new era of multi-messenger astronomy involving light, neutrinos and gravity waves.

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CARE dancers bring Narnia to life

Submitted 10-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

CARE Ballet presents the magical tale "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" on October 6 & 7, 2018 at East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center.

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City Connection: City preparations for the 2018 elections topic of discussion during episode

Submitted 10-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

The topic of the show will be the city preparations for the 2018 elections with guest City Clerk Joel Hondorp.

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In Season: September 28, 2018

Submitted 09-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

Formal Friday at the Market is officially underway! Come be entertained by your favorite vendors while you shop outside for some delicious Michigan food!

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