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Ottawa Hills to host 25th annual garden tour this Saturday

Submitted 06-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Festivities this weekend will include garden yoga for adults and kids, food available for purchase, music and guided architectural walking tours.

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Wege Foundation awards Grand Rapids Symphony a $1 million grant for diversity, equity and inclusion

Submitted 06-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

A four-year grant worth more than $1 million will help the Grand Rapids Symphony engage with its entire community

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Goodwill hunting: How Michigan hunters are helping to feed needy families

Submitted 06-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

This year, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger has already helped to provide 136,000 meals.

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In Season: June 9, 2018

Submitted 06-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

It's officially Michigan STRAWBERRY SEASON!!! Don't let the clouds + rain keep you from shopping outside + getting your first strawberries of the season!

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Art and History of Quilting with Erica Millbrooks

Submitted 06-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

NPO Showcase sits down with Erica Millbrooks, Founder of the Threads Quilt Show

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Giving us more than we could ever give in return

Submitted 06-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

We often say that those we serve give to us more than we could ever give to them, and Loretta is one of our precious friends who has done just that.

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Popular yoga, bike, bourbon triathlons return for third year

Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

One hour of yoga with Funky Buddha, a group bike ride led by The Spoke Folks, and brunch & bourbon at One Bourbon, all to benefit The Spoke Folks. They will be June 10, July 8, August 12, and September 9, 2018.

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Forum provides opportunity to discuss environmental issues with local political hopefuls

Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join us Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 7:00 pm at the Dominican Center at Marywood for a forum on environmental topics.The Kent County Candidate Forum on the Environment is a free event providing you with the opportunity to listen to, and ask local candidates about, their views on environmental policy.

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Heartside Ministry introduces new art therapy program

Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

A 12 week art therapy program is being offered by two professional art therapists in Grand Rapids.

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City Connection: Mayor Bliss speaks to DGRI's Andy Guy about GR Forward Plan

Submitted 06-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

On this month's episode of City Connection, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is joined by Andy Guy, Chief Outcomes Officer for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to discuss the GR Forward plan.

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