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Women under 40 urged to take control of breast health

Submitted 10-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Early detection saves lives! Women under age 40 often are not aware of their own breast health, dismiss a lump as nothing, or are paralyzed by fear. Waiting can change the course of a woman's life and that's why Planned Parenthood is urging women to seek help if they notice changes in their breasts.

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Manasseh Project educates community on local human trafficking

Submitted 10-03-2012 under OPINION

As part of a grant received from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Wedgwood Christian Services and local students talk about violence, the nature of sexual exploration and it’s role in our culture.

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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A Spirituality Workshop for Men

Submitted 09-28-2012 under NONPROFITS

This is a retreat experience for men who are willing to remove their ear buds long enough to hear God’s voice in the ordinary circumstances of life.

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Letting go with mewithoutYou

Submitted 09-26-2012 under OPINION

mewithoutYou performs at Calvin's Covenant Fine Arts Center on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Their Bassist, Greg Jehanian, talks about creative leaps and transcending genre pigeonholes.

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East Hills food tour promotes local food and businesses

Submitted 09-25-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Purchasing and eating local food is a lifestyle choice adopted by many. For some individuals, knowing where to start can be the most difficult part. Tasty Adventures Food Tours aims to take the guesswork out of taking the first step.

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Eastown Street Fair celebrates diverse, quality community offerings

Submitted 09-25-2012 under OPINION

The 39th annual Eastown Street Fair delivered great live music, amazing food and unique wares- all adding up to a fantastic day in the sun.

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Author Bonnie Jo Campbell to present free reading at Aquinas College

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NONPROFITS

Michigan native Bonnie Jo Campbell will give a free reading as part of the Contemporary Writers Series at Aquinas College, Thursday, September 20, 2012

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Relief & development organization changes name

Submitted 09-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

With 50 successful years of international development work and disaster intervention under its belt, CRWRC is not only celebrating its golden anniversary this year, it is publicly changing its name to World Renew.

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Sufi Music of Islam

Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Sufi singer, Shabnam Merali will be performing at the Ladies Literary Club of Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 22 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

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