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"It's who I am": Scout embraces his Eagle identity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Troop 200 awards Alex Putkovich his Eagle Scout badge during an unpredictable Eagle Court of Honor

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Cook Library Scholars: A pathway of opportunity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities provides a safe and welcoming environment where students can flourish.

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Story Matters: Brittany Dernberger's journey to living downtown

Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Brittany Dernberger and her partner Tyler Nickerson recently moved downtown into 616 Lofts at the Kendall. Watch Dernberger explain what drew them to living right in the center of the city.

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Jarrod Napierkowski returns to UICA Holiday Market with one-of-a-kind pieces

Submitted 12-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The local GR artist creates wood crafted earrings and will be returning to the UICA's annual market for his fifth year to share them with shoppers.

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Toddler Tails provides children with hands-on animal experiences, education

Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Humane Society of Grand Rapids holds Toddler Tails, a monthly event for young children and their caretakers. Children meet and learn about interesting animals, share storytime and participate in craft activities.

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Cook Library Scholars: Un Camino De Oportunidad

Submitted 12-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities provee un ambiente seguro y acogedor donde los estudiantes puedan florecer.

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Vegan holiday cooking class to instill community, health, fun

Submitted 11-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Thought Design Learning Studio adds variety to the typical Thanksgiving or Christmas dishes with their new culinary course on November 23.

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Story Matters: Cam Bronkhorst describes ArtPrize experiences

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Cam Bronkhorst talks about her experiences at ArtPrize, and what she thinks is important about the work "Facing Al Aqaba" in Ah Nab Awen Park.

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Story Matters: Antoine Foskey finds people who care in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Antoine Foskey describes Grand Rapids as "breathtaking," and notices the high amount of people who he says genuinely care.

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Story Matters: Gretchen Vinnedge explains local film opportunities

Submitted 11-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Gretchen Vinnedge, Education Director of the Community Media Center, talks about her involvement in the Mosaic Film Experience and encourages local young people to get involved in filmmaking.

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