Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Neighborhood organizations hold meetings informing residents about proposed zoning changes

Submitted 02-20-2018 under NEWS

Area Neighborhood Associations held weekend meetings to inform residents of proposed zoning changes.

Examining the U.S. Defense Budget: An expert speaks in G.R. on February 19

Submitted 02-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series on Feb. 19 examines the U.S. Defense Budget. Are we getting "the right bang for our bucks"?

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A new kind of community garden

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Introducing a new model for community gardens and urban food growing called The Sharing Garden.

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Residents complain they have to ask for backyard chickens, firepits but developers could bypass public hearings

Submitted 02-13-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids Planning Commission wants to make changes to a city ordinance allowing 'by right development" eliminating neighborhood input.

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Creating a community for those affected by rare disease

Submitted 02-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

On March 3, 2018, Calvin College and the Rare Disease Research Group will hold the first Rare Disease Symposium.

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Great Decisions Series spotlights U.S.-Turkey relations: Is there trouble brewing?

Submitted 02-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series on February 12, 2018 features U.S.-Turkey relations--critical to keeping world peace.

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Better Body Image Conference aims to start conversation about positive body image in Grand Rapids

Submitted 02-06-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The Better Body Image Conference aims to shape and redefine the concept of self and foster a positive body image by incorporating diverse definitions of beauty, cultivating positive speech around the body, and fostering self-compassion. The conference is scheduled for March 11 at Wealthy Theatre.

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Grand Rapids City Commission holds forum to involve public opinion on City Manager candidates

Submitted 02-06-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Three finalists for city manager, Carol Mitten, Jane Bais-DiSessa and James Freed, answer questions from city commission, locals at forum held at Wealthy Theatre.

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