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Urban Adventure Race Adds Twist to to ArtPrize 2011

Submitted 08-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Adding breathless excitement to ArtPrize 2011, an urban adventure race is set for October 8.

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Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association Arts & Craft Fair

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

The 38th Annual Arts & Craft Fair at Garfield Park will be celebrating another wonderful day of shopping and family fun on Sept 10, 2011.

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Glance at the Past - Prohibition

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

[AUDIO] Grand Rapids tried to keep alcohol out of the city, but with 58 saloons and five breweries, it was impossible.

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Going places - Thanh Vo's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Thanh Vo wants to travel the world. He also plans on attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall.

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Shining bright - Kaniquia Williams' journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Kaniquia Williams overcame hurdles in school with the help of three educators.

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Singing strong - Breanna Toliver-Reed's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Breanna Toliver-Reed seeks to further her Spanish education and fluency at Ferris State Unveristy. However, her first loves are musical theater and choir.

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Rising star - Lamarr Sherills's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Lamarr wants to continue being a role model and make his family proud as he graduates high school and goes to Ferris State University.

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Walking tour of historic Oakhill Cemetery set for Saturday, September 10

Submitted 08-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Join the Grand Rapids Historical Society on a free walking tour of historic Oakhill Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 10, considered the city's grandest historic cemeteries that opened in 1859.

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Mangiamo's Beer-A-Palooza lights a summer night

Submitted 08-27-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[Photo Essay] Mangiamo hosts Beer-A-Palooza, a celebration of local and nearby brews, music from BeanPoles, art by Reb, beer-friendly buffet, and summer's light.

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Engineering a career - Fernando Pichardo's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

As a skilled athlete and student, Fernando Pichardo wants to pursue engineering at the University of Michigan.

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