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Celebrate A Gay Afternoon in Cherry Street Park

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, August 17, East Hills Council of Neighbors sponsors A Gay Afternoon to celebrate the diversity in their community with a street party with music, education, beer, and food

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Tree Huggers celebrates three years with new initiative

Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week Tree Huggers grocer on Wealthy Street celebrates 3 years with the launch of a new consultation service.

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Michigan's first beer co-op to begin selling memberships

Submitted 08-09-2013 under NEWS

After a long and, at times, tedious process, High Five Co-Op Brewery will begin to sell memberships on September 9.

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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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Michigan movie "APE" finally comes home to premiere at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 08-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Perrin Brewing Company presents the "iii film series" at Wealthy Theatre, kicking off with "APE" this Friday, August 9. After a wordwide blitz of film festivals, the locally made indie movie "APE" premieres here with a double screening and Q&A.

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Harmony Brewing Company introduces local lunch menu

Submitted 08-06-2013 under OPINION

Beer for lunch? Harmony Brewing Company suggests just that, with a new lunch menu and a new lower alcohol beer.

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Pickle-making as placemaking

Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking is work. It takes a group effort and motivation to improve the quality of this space around us. But placemaking can also be easy, and as enjoyable as making pickles.

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Exploring Wealthy Street Station

Submitted 07-31-2013 under OPINION

A group of Rapidian interns enjoyed a station burger at Wealthy Street Station.

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the week of August 4 to 10, every a dollar from every pint purchased will be placed in the Tree Bank to purchase an official brewer’s grove within the city limits.

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Clean up your local park in Alger Heights

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Help clean up an Alger Heights gathering place by assisting the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks on a Clean-Up event August 3.

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