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Beyond Eating Local: OKT's Food Justice Class begins this Saturday

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

Free, 5-week OKT Food Justice Class starts this Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to noon at Garfield Park Lodge.

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Neighborhood Park Planning provides glimpse at community priorities, demographics

Submitted 11-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

As the Friends of GR Parks and the City of Grand Rapids' Parks and Recreation Department wraps up community design workshops for eight local parks, what are some trends we can learn from?

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HQ to open runaway, homeless youth drop-in center

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS

Financially backed by Mars Hill Bible Church in cooperation with Arbor Circle, HQ plans to open its doors to homeless and runaway youth on December 1 in the Heritage Hill neighborhood.

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Well House expands with purchase of two additional houses

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS

Well House has recently purchased two houses, raising the total number to eight houses and five vacant lots.

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Second annual Black Market event to include awards presentation

Submitted 11-11-2014 under NEWS

The Black Market event provides a chance for patrons to purchase goods from area Black businesses out of a pop up shop hosted at LINC. The event is scheduled to include the inaugural Black Business awards ceremony at the Harris Building downtown.

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COVENANT VILLAGE OF THE GREAT LAKES PRESENTS "HEALTHY BRAIN, HEALTHY MEMORY" WITH LINDA SASSER

Submitted 11-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Educational psychologist will offer seniors practical strategies to keep their brains sharp, and remember names, information and tasks

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The Rapidian to host fall photowalk through Heritage Hill, Night Out at Cottage Bar

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Wednesday, November 12, join fellow photogs, novice and pro, in The Rapidian's Fall Photo Walk, then warm up while you support The Rapidian at our Night Out at the Cottage Bar.

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My Brightest Diamond to perform at Wealthy Theatre; sales to benefit bicycle coalition

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NEWS

WYCE's concert series at Wealthy Theatre continues with renowned artist My Brightest Diamond.

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LINC celebrates Southtown Square

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NEWS

LINC Community Revitalization celebrates Southtown Square ribbon cutting with Mayor and Community Development groups from across the state. The facility will house 24 low income households and offer 6,000 of commercial space for local businesses.

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Ambrosia Theater works to provide small, intimate, flexible performance space

Submitted 11-04-2014 under NEWS

This past June, Ambrosia Theater opened in the Blackport Building, at the" Center of the Universe" by Diamond and Lake. The theater, configurable for many kinds of performances, seats 72.

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