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Keeping Families Connected

Submitted 05-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

Literacy Center Keeps Families Connected by Helping Them Write Letters to Family Members

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Rebecca Smith-Hoffman honored with Baxter Award from Grand Rapids Historical Society

Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, a long-time champion of preserving local prominent landmark buildings and neighborhoods, is honored with the 2011 Baxter Award from the Grand Rapids Historical Society

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UICA Spotlight: Raven Jones

Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

"Raven's portfolio review demonstrated a high passion and talent indicating her future success in Kendall’s Fashion Program," said Sandy Britton - Director of Enrollment Management.

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Cultivating A Sense of Place: Becoming a Forager & Land Steward

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The uncultivated spaces around us offer many different plants that can be used as wild foods and herbal preparations to keep us well, and spring is an excellent time to learn to forage.

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River Bank Run Runner: Katie Woodruff

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

When she not doing PR work, Katie Woodruff is training for the River Bank Run 25k

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The full story: Writing about our community includes more than cultural events

Submitted 05-09-2011 under OPINION

The Rapidian's editor talks about the importance of "hard news" reporting: governement, infrastructure, commerce, and education are an important part of our story.

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River Bank Run Runner: Laurie Craft

Submitted 05-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local runner Laurie Craft is tuned up and ready for this weekend's 10k River Bank Run race.

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Fulton St. Farmer's Market opening day

Submitted 05-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Beautiful turnout, weather for farmers and marketgoers

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Valentiger: The Speed of Culture

Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Matt Jarrells catches up with independent Grand Rapids band Valentiger in the wake of their release and tour in support of "Oh, To Know!"

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Photo Essay: A look back at a great National Volunteer Week service project

Submitted 05-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

A photo essay of the Youth Grant Committee - Land Conservancy volunteer project in honor of National Volunteer Week. The teens repaired a trail at the Brower Lake Nature Preserve in Rockford.

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