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Circle Theatre continues 66th season with 'Leading Ladies'

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

2018 Audience Choice Play comes to life on the Circle stage starting on Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College.

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Everything you need to know about buying a refurbished computer

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Shopping with Comprenew is good for your wallet, the environment, and your community. Below we've outlined everything you need to know about our refurbished computers:

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Prevent invasives from harming Michigan's native species

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Not every species brought to Michigan warrants a welcome mat. Invasive species can spread quickly and cause serious damage.

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$9000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $9k in scholarships to five local students.

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss discusses disability access in Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

This month's topic is disability access in GR and the DisArt Festival.

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In Season: August 3, 2018

Submitted 08-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Market is bursting with color, just in time for National Farmers Market Week!! Next week we're kicking off our festivities on Tuesday, with four fun days of educational + wellness classes, food trucks, facepainting, scavenger hunts, and Market activities for the whole family!

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Seeking safety for Black American males impacted by trauma

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Racism, socio-economic inequities and gender based violence are part of the lived experiences of Black men and youth in the Grand Rapids community. To address the generational trauma and post traumatic stress disorder affecting these men -- a wrap around services and culture of belonging is needed.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Danielle Truss

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

I'm originally from the UK mostly London, and have been here in GR for almost 5 years, I studied fashion, textiles and bespoke tailoring and now work as a costume designer.

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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's hosts annual Backpack and School Supply Drive

Submitted 07-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

600 kids are in need of backpacks and school supplies.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Antony and Cleopatra

Submitted 07-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra

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