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Former ambassador, Carter Center CEO speaks on global health

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

Ambassador Mary Ann Peters (ret.), CEO of the Carter Center in Atlanta, talks about global health equity, ethics and eradication on March 26.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Hamlet

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Dog Story Theater April 6-15.

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Spoken word collective turned nonprofit organization hosts first annual fundraiser

Submitted 03-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Diatribe is hosting its first annual fundraiser as a nonprofit organization on April 26th at The Waldron Public House downtown Grand Rapids. The Diatribe Annual Fun'Raiser Party Masquerade Edition which starts at 9pm and will go until 2am will feature DJ AB - Everything AB and Dj Omega Supreme.

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Learn how to make safe, healthy lawns and gardens in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Did you know the Sierra Club is active right here in Grand Rapids? Come join us at our special event on Monday April 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Church, 1736 Lyon St. N.E..

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ACT apprentice Ana: Happiness inspired through art

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS

Artists Creating Together announces 2018 Apprentice Program featuring Apprentice Ana.

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The Rapid's 2018 Bus Operator of the Year honored on Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Submitted 03-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

Yemny Garcia epitomizes the hard-work ethic and dedication of celebrated on Bus Driver Appreciation Day

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Catalyst Radio: Kent County Health Department addressing root causes of health disparities

Submitted 03-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests from Kent County Health Department on the topic of health equity.

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Kurt Elling Jazz Quintet, special guests to perform at St. Cecilia's

Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Multi-nominated GRAMMY winner Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will appear on Thursday, March 22, 2018 for the final Jazz Series Concert this season at St. Cecilia Music Center. He will be performing with his quintet and special guests from Chicago, Trumpeter Marquis Hill and Saxophonist John Wojceichowski

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Still in tears for our students after school walkout

Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

The fact that our students are afraid of being killed at school is unfathomable. We have to get busy.

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ACT students explore abstract expressions

Submitted 03-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

This winter, ACT students have been empowered to express themselves through Abstract Painting with Becky Baker.

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