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Haunted Holmdene Manor and the history of Aquinas College

Submitted 09-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Please join the Grand Rapids Historical Society for a delightful and entertaining free presentation, "Haunted Holmdene Manor and the History of Aquinas College," at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum!

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Whole Notes Benefit Dinner held at Koetsier Greenhouse

Submitted 09-26-2011 under OPINION

A photo essay and report on the Whole Notes benefit dinner, a collaborative effort from local chefs using local foods.

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ArtPrize "Canopy" makes a delicate connection

Submitted 09-23-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Ann Chuchvara's Canopy forms a delicate connection to ArtPrize.

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Catalyst Radio: Rays of Hope brings relief to Haiti

Submitted 09-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

Kim Sorrelle of Rays of Hope for Haiti joins us on air to talk about their relief efforts in Haiti and around the world. A year after the devastating earthquake, Kim tackles the issue of when aid is good in developing countries.

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Standing on giants - Cesar Vargas' journey to graduation

Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

Cesar Vargas has overcome some difficult life changes, but with the help of the Boys and Girls Club, he has successfully found his path to graduation

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Getting in, fitting in and having fun too

Submitted 09-19-2011 under VOICES

Sometimes the reason we don't enjoy more may be because we don't believe we'll fit in where the fun is.

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More than the walls

Submitted 09-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

We had a lot of options when we started here in 2005. CMC opened this place up to the community. It's bigger than us. It always was. We just got out of the way.

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Returned Peace Corps volunteers support projects during 50th anniversary year

Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

50th Anniversary of Peace Corps is celebrated with international dinner and a yard sale to benefit future projects to support returned Peace Corps volunteers.

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The Birth of Metaphorest

Submitted 09-15-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Put together four artists, fifteen WMCAT students and a time lapse photographer and you get Metaphorest for ArtPrize.

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Local baker inspired to make "organic" a cornerstone of her business

Submitted 09-15-2011 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Erika Jane Hanson of Oven Mitt Bakery talks about how she got started creating treats for Rowster coffee shop and what she envisions for the future of her business.

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