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Dreams and Wings touches down, soars in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-13-2012 under NEWS

Nonprofit organization headed by wheelchair pilot Jack Lewis partners with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to give special needs children the chance to see the world from above.

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What the Truck supports local youth programs

Submitted 09-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local food truck gives back to the community by supporting youth programs.

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Wealthy Theatre's blueprint for survival seeks funding in its final months

Submitted 09-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Wealthy Theatre's Sustainability Campaign is more than halfway to the goal, in the final months - please help us embrace the future to preserve the past!

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Drink beer, support our creative youth

Submitted 09-05-2012 under OPINION

Creative Youth Center has a fundraiser at The Meanwhile Bar September 20. Lori Slager (co-founder) talks about CYC's present and future.

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Amy Goodman to speak at Wealthy Theatre September 18

Submitted 08-31-2012 under NONPROFITS

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman will stop at Wealthy Theatre Sept. 18 at noon for her Democracy Now! 100-city tour. Goodman will give a lecture with a book-signing to follow.

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Six Sons, Six Eagles: Local Boy Scout joins his five brothers in earning Scouting's highest rank

Submitted 08-24-2012 under OPINION

Local Boy Scout Nathan Iacopelli joins his five brothers in earning Scouting's highest rank.

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Big Bang Art Festival bringing "outsider" art to Mangiamo! this weekend

Submitted 08-22-2012 under OPINION

Not your "normal" art festival, folk artist Reb Roberts and crew are seeking to create a truly unique show of original artwork from some of Michigan's most intriguing artists.

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In the midst of Restaurant Week, Wealthy Street eatery gives back

Submitted 08-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

Brick Road Pizza donates 15 percent of sales to Feeding America West Michigan, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 5-9 p.m.

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Learning how to cook healthy, local with Grand Rapids Cooking School

Submitted 08-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Attendees of the class learned how to make a delicious three course meal from scratch using local food. The class is a low stress atmosphere where participants can get their hands dirty making the dishes at Uptown Kitchen.

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Brewery Vivant announces collaboration with New Belgium Brewing Co

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant is now collaborating with the third largest craft brewer in America, releasing the first collaborative brew Aug 27.

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