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Baxter's Threads Sewing Class proudly presents fourth Biennial Quilt Show

Submitted 09-04-2018 under NONPROFITS

This year’s quilt show’s theme is “A Stitch in Time; Every Quilt Has a Story.” The quilt show is on Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15, 2018 at the Baxter Community Center Gym from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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WYCE's annual cd, record sale great opportunity to meet new station manager

Submitted 08-28-2018 under NONPROFITS

The WYCE Annual CD & Record Sale is Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Eastown Streetfair. Generously donated vinyl, 78s, 8 tracks, CDs, and cassettes will be on sale for $1 each. We are also excited to announce Hayes Griffin, our new Station Manager, will be hanging out at the booth all day.

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Meet your elected officials hosted by Young Leaders Against Violence

Submitted 08-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

YLAV invites you to Meet Your Elected Official on September 10 to learn about sexual and domestic violence and listen to State Representatives discuss their stance on sexual and domestic violence.

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Local teen writers build relationships, strengthen skills at international conference

Submitted 08-14-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Two young adult members of the Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center participated in the inaugural International Congress of Youth Voices in San Francisco, August 3-5, 2018.

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Mexican Consul General coming to West Michigan

Submitted 08-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Regional Mexican Consul General visits West Michigan to discuss economic opportunities and political transitions for the U.S.'s southern neighbor

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GRPS board approves moving special education programs to Kent ISD

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NEWS

With a vote of 7 to 1, the Board of Education moved to transfer administration of the center-based special education programs to the Kent Intermediate School District on Monday, August 6, 2018.

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$9000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $9k in scholarships to five local students.

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Seeking safety for Black American males impacted by trauma

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

Racism, socio-economic inequities and gender based violence are part of the lived experiences of Black men and youth in the Grand Rapids community. To address the generational trauma and post traumatic stress disorder affecting these men -- a wrap around services and culture of belonging is needed.

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Magnifying Mars for West Michigan

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

On Friday, July 27, the general public has an opportunity to explore Mars, and three other planets via the Calvin Observatory. The last time Mars was this close to Earth was in 2003.

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Local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society begins recruitment for the next West Michigan Man, Woman of the Year

Submitted 07-23-2018 under NEWS

Candidate recruitment is actively underway at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of West Michigan. This will be the fifth year for the 10-week Man and Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign in Grand Rapids. Yearly, all across the country, dedicated candidates engage in this exciting competition.

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