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At long L.A.S.T.

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

After four years of intense planning and preparation, the LINC Academy for Social Transformation launched with twenty emerging leaders in attendance.

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Trillium Haven Farm unveils plans for restaurant in Eastown

Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS

Last night at the Eastown Community Center, Anja Mast and Michael VanderBrug unveiled their plans for a farm to table restaurant in Eastown. Trillium Haven Restaurant, scheduled to open in June, will occupy the Kingsley Building.

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Harmony Brewing Company opens in Eastown

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

Local brewery that focuses on local food and strong community opens in Eastown

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Calvin College hosts Finkelstein on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Submitted 02-01-2012 under OPINION

Norman Finkelstein, author of “This time we went too Far: Truth and consequences of the Gaza Invasion,” spoke Wednesday afternoon at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin College.

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Viral video meets cult classic: celebration of the Night of the Living Dead!

Submitted 01-30-2012 under NONPROFITS

A special George A. Romero Birthday Screening of “Night of the Living Dead,” 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 and every dollar of ticket sales goes to the WT Sustainable Centennial Campaign

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What's behind the Believe 2 Become initiative?

Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

Community members gather to discuss the effects of Believe 2 Become in their neighborhood.

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Edmond: Transforming walls to bridges

Submitted 01-25-2012 under NEWS

Haitian businessman Ralph Edmond shares ideas on how to help his country.

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Harmony Brewing Company set to open

Submitted 01-24-2012 under NEWS

A new Eastown neighborhood brewery is finally set to open in the coming weeks.

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Rumours Retold: Michigan musicians remake Fleetwood Mac

Submitted 01-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thanks to generous support from Founders Brewery Co., Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre presents "Rumours Retold: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac," Jan. 26 at 8 p.m.

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Creston grad begins term on D.C.'s highest court

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Corinne Beckwith was appointed by President Obama to a 15-year term on the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals.

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