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Tree Huggers grocery to close doors this Sunday

Submitted 09-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Package-free grocery and eco-friendly retail shop Tree Huggers will be closing its doors, going out with a farewell party on Sunday.

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40th Annual Garfield Park Arts and Craft Fair - Saturday September 7

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Garfield Park Arts and Craft Fair

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Eastown Streetfair now accepting applicant registration

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NEWS

Individuals and organizations can now be added to the wait list to participate in the 2013 street festival that has been a key event for the community for 40 years.

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Community Spotlight: Brian Beard

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

A few words from a community member on the importance of being involved. He speaks to the changes he sees in his local GRPS schools now that more doors are open for parents to get even more involved.

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Failure-Lab to host show in Detroit

Submitted 08-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

After selling out its inaugural show at Wealthy Theatre, Failure-Lab will bring its philosophy of embracing failure to Detroit for its second show Thursday, November 21 at the Detroit Opera House.

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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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Why are the birds not singing? Calvin biology professor and students investigate

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Calvin College biology professor Darren Proppe and a team of Calvin students spent the summer investigating the effects of human noise on songbirds

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Our Fresh Local envisions community gardens, energy efficient housing

Submitted 08-27-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapids native Jenny Bongiorno's passion for farming has taken her as far as Costa Rica and back. Her focus now is on improving community life in Grand Rapids through unique community gardens and energy efficient housing.

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The Pickle Club sets up camp in East Hills

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Sean Kenny, local artist and noise maker turns his private residence into an art emporium as an homage to Chicago's Dill Pickle Club of the early 20th century.

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Well House community garden to give access to fresh produce in food desert

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Well House's new community garden in the South East Community Association neighborhood, located on Sheldon Avenue and Pleasant Street, provides neighbors with access to healthy food alternatives.

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