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Race for a Cure project makes Grand Rapids awesome

Submitted 01-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

January's Awesome Foundation grant awarded to a cycling team that will race in support of people affected by cancer.

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Gergen: America works better when we work together

Submitted 01-20-2012 under NEWS

Political analyst David Gergen talks about the 2012 election at Calvin College's January Series.

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Salatin dances with dinner, urges others to do the same

Submitted 01-19-2012 under OPINION

Alternative farmer Joel Salatin spoke at Calvin College on Monday about reclaiming an intimate food experience.

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Joel Salatin reflects on city life, kitchen time and the Grand Rapids chicken fight

Submitted 01-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Salatin, "America's most influential farmer," addresses Rapidian-specific questions about food and farming.

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Gifts or Creatures to play free show at Schuler Books

Submitted 01-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Gifts or Creatures, a folk and soundscape duo, will play a free show at Schuler Books and Music (28th St.) this Friday at 7pm.

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From the Heart Yoga Center launches documentary film series

Submitted 01-16-2012 under NEWS

Community Fundraising Film Fest opens with award-winning story of horse whisperer Buck Brannaman

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Determination and plenty of imagination lead to Diamond Street

Submitted 01-16-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Heather McGartland, owner of salon and retail store Imagination Creations, shares the story of how her trials, errors and deep passion for her work brought her right where she wants to be.

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Gerson on Christianity and politics

Submitted 01-13-2012 under OPINION

Columnist Michael Gerson lectured as part of the January Series on Thursday.

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Pedro Noguera shares bolder approach to education at January Series

Submitted 01-11-2012 under NEWS

NYU Education professor and urban sociologist Pedro Nogeura spoke Tuesday at Calvin College as part of The January Series.

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Marie Catrib's serves up Lebanese and Yooper influences

Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION

The popularity of this restaurant is well deserved, and I see why customer reviews have given them a 4½-star rating. There is a good selection local vegan, vegetarian and hearty meaty dishes for the carnivores here.

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