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Eastown Community Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Branding and Website, Fund Drive

Submitted 11-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After evaluating 40 years of dedication to community, the Eastown Community Association has announced its new branding and website and announces its fund drive.

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Community engagement: Empowering our citizens, encouraging local involvement

Submitted 11-22-2013 under OPINION

I've brought my passion for community and my drive for making an impact into my new role as The Rapidian's Community Engagement Specialist.

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Make connections, shop, learn at Black Market

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The Black Market is a two day shopping, educational and networking event presented by LINC and the Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses.

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Eastown Community Association to raise funds for Hub parking lot

Submitted 11-19-2013 under NEWS

The ECA and EBA board members have organized a fundraiser at Billy's Lounge to help raise the rest of the money needed for the Hub parking lot.

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High Five Co-Op Brewery collaborations achieve impressive response

Submitted 11-19-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Since meeting all the necessary legal qualifications in August, High Five Brewing Co-Op has held two collaboration events at local breweries to sell memberships. The co-op has more in place to sustain their success in the future.

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Catalyst Radio: Plaster Creek Stewards work for restoration of local watershed

Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS

Calvin College faculty, staff and students come together as Plaster Creek Stewards – A Watershed Restoration Initiative, to work for health of the urban natural area.

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Our Infertility Story: Struggling to find support in the #1 city to raise a family

Submitted 11-14-2013 under VOICES

Recently diagnosed with infertility, we have been frustrated by the lack of support available in Grand Rapids. We are reaching out to Grand Rapidians to share our story, create a support group and locate a support group meeting space.

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Well House 19:1 campaign seeks to educate, offers opportunity

Submitted 11-12-2013 under NEWS

Well House is raising awareness of homelessness in Kent county with a campaign called 19:1 which reflects the ratio of vacant houses to homeless persons.

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Take Hold Church celebrates 5th annual Take Hold Fest November 15-16

Submitted 11-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Take Hold Fest, an annual free music festival hosted by the community of Take Hold Church, celebrates its fifth year of music, fellowship and fun on November 15 and 16, from 5 to 10 PM on both days.

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Nearly 2,000 enjoy Halloween outreach at Calvin College apartments

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Students and staff at the Calvin College apartments welcomed nearly 2,000 parents and children for a night of games and indoor trick-or-treating. The turnout made it the second largest Halloween event in Grand Rapids.

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