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Impart: Chicago-based artist and ArtPrize entrant Nate Otto discusses art

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NEWS

Nate Otto answers a few questions about art. His cityscape illustrations will be on display during ArtPrize at the Boardwalk Condominiums.

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Grand Rapids Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Politics Reporter Nicole Merte.

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Become a citizen forester

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NEWS

A tree planting workshop for citizen foresters is being held by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Participants can earn a citizen forester designation while learning about tree identifiction and maintenance.

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Boiler Room director grows spiritual community

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tim Collier takes over primary oversight of the Stockbridge Boiler Room and works to expand spiritual community through innovative mentoring and leadership programs.

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Grand Valley professor breaks down educational borders

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Zulema Moret, writer, professor and spiritual director, assists underprivileged Latino adults in getting a diploma from their home country.

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When building places it's the people who count

Submitted 08-27-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids architect Mark Miller shares his recent experience in Traverse City. He talks tactical urbanism, waterfront activation and access and Friday night festivities.

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Serve on a City board or commission

Submitted 08-20-2013 under NEWS

City Commission accepting application for volunteers

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on about safety, streets, bicycles

Submitted 08-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answered citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Reporter Loukas Peterson.

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Story Cafe builds community through storytelling

Submitted 08-13-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Billy and Marcia Angel bring community drama and storytelling to Grand Rapids using their coffeehouse, Story Cafe, for a stage.

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Teens wrestle with power

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Teens going through GR Initiative for Leaders' ACTIVATE justice curriculum are examining how they can have a positive impact on local justice issues,

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