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Grand Rapids Downtown Market celebrates fifth anniversary with community birthday party

Submitted 09-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market celebrates its fifth anniversary this week with four days of special deals and promotions leading up to a free fifth birthday party event to celebrate with the community on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

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Baxter's Threads Sewing Class proudly presents fourth Biennial Quilt Show

Submitted 09-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

This year’s quilt show’s theme is “A Stitch in Time; Every Quilt Has a Story.” The quilt show is on Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15, 2018 at the Baxter Community Center Gym from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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In Season: August 31, 2018

Submitted 08-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Come stock up on locally grown, raised, and/or created products for your Labor Day weekend! We've got such a wonderful selection of vendors that will have more than what you need for your camping trip, family get together, or fun day with friends!

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57th traditional Pow Wow to take place September 8-9 at Riverside Park

Submitted 08-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge invites the community to the 57th Traditional Pow Wow. Whether it is your first time at a pow wow or your tenth, you will enjoy the excitement, the color, the dancing, drumming, crafts and food!

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WYCE's annual cd, record sale great opportunity to meet new station manager

Submitted 08-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The WYCE Annual CD & Record Sale is Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Eastown Streetfair. Generously donated vinyl, 78s, 8 tracks, CDs, and cassettes will be on sale for $1 each. We are also excited to announce Hayes Griffin, our new Station Manager, will be hanging out at the booth all day.

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Catalyst Radio: Interview with Lyonel LaGrone on working towards a local human rights ordinance

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

When you have a local civil rights ordinance, people achieve remedy a lot sooner than if they file a federal complaint. Lyonel LaGrone on the need for a human rights ordinance in Grand Rapids.

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Meet your elected officials hosted by Young Leaders Against Violence

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

YLAV invites you to Meet Your Elected Official on September 10 to learn about sexual and domestic violence and listen to State Representatives discuss their stance on sexual and domestic violence.

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In Season: August 24, 2018

Submitted 08-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Cool, summer mornings at the Market make for a very pleasant shopping experience! With peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants in season the booths are just bursting with color! We also have a wonderful selection of Michigan raised meats, eggs, and dairy products, and locally made food products.

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NPO Showcase: Connect to Care solves unique housing challenge

Submitted 08-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase with Connect to Care

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Great summer full of activities wraps up at Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities

Submitted 08-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

This summer children at the Cook Library and Cook Arts Centers participated in day camps designed around S.T.E.A.M. subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

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