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ACT apprentice Allison: Painting truths and smiles

Submitted 04-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

ACT Apprentice Allison demonstrates her love of animals, art, and our connection to both.

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Making Choices Michigan celebrates National Healthcare Decisions Day

Submitted 04-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist Cathy Wurzer presents “Convening Community Conversations on Living and Dying,” a special presentation about living as fully as possible in spite of disease and disability

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Cajun crayfish unwelcome Michigan visitors

Submitted 04-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Red swamp crayfish have made their way to Michigan.

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In Season: April 6, 2018

Submitted 04-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

It may be a little chilly out there, but we have hot coffee, friendly vendors, and a heated headhouse to warm you up! Come shop inside (and outside!) with us from 10-1 today! Our Winter Market vendors offer a beautiful + delicious selection of locally-grown or created foods! Can't wait to see you!

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Catalyst Radio: A conversation with neighborhood executive directors in Creston and Roosevelt Park

Submitted 04-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

We ask what each neighborhood leader is working on now as well as how they plan to create a culture that is supportive to all residents.

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Our Children's Future will feature art, music, educational opportunities on climate change

Submitted 04-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

The free event will be held at Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, April 11 from 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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Creative Youth Center publishes seventh anthology

Submitted 04-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

Anna Geurkink sits down with Executive Director Kristin Brace of Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center.

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Comprenew announces expansion into Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin

Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

Comprenew is pleased to announce a significant expansion into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, which will provide proper electronics recycling services to people in those communities.

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Grammy Award winning country swing band Asleep at the Wheel performs at St. Cecilia on April 12

Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center brings American Country Music Group Asleep at the Wheel to the Royce Auditorium stage on Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The band will arrive in Grand Rapids directly following six straight concert dates in their home state of Texas.

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Civil discourse series seeks to cultivate community

Submitted 04-03-2018 under NONPROFITS

Three-part civil discourse series will be held at the Wyoming Branch of the Kent District Library on April 10,17 and 24.

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