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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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"Attendance + Effort = Success."

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Attendance is key to academic success—and so is celebrating the students who are working hard and coming to school! Attendance celebrations have been taking place in all of the GRPS & Believe 2 Become Hope Zones, and the importance of making every day count is the rallying cry.

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Local film sells out for premiere showing at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 11-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"Cactus" will premiere this Saturday, November 9 with shows at 8 and 9 already sold out. A third showing has been added at 9:45 p.m.

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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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Local potters to showcase art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The West Michigan Potter's Guild Show and Sale on November 8 and 9 features handmade pottery and art from local potters.

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Lamplight, Rocking to the beat, Lamplight

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

What was the Lamplight Music Festival like.

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Joan Wolfe: The Legacy of WMEAC's Founder

Submitted 11-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

The legacy of one of Michigan's most impactful environmentalist, and how she went on to create the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.

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Computer issues cause voting delays for some voters in Precinct 3-76

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

Some early voters in Ward 3 Precinct 76 encountered computer issues when arriving to vote in the 8:00 hour.

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Wealthy Theatre to host 24th annual business awards

Submitted 11-05-2013 under NEWS

The 24th annual Neighborhood Business Awards will be presented at Wealthy Theatre on November 7.

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Brewery Vivant sets standards for businesses locally, nationwide

Submitted 11-05-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Inspired by the brasseries of Belgium and France, Brewery Vivant strives to implement community values and be environmentally friendly.

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