Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

GRPS Partners with WMEAC for Teach for the Watershed Program

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Public Schools expands the current partnership with WMEAC to expand environmental education to all students.

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Local restaurants showcase Uptown pride with inaugural Taste of Uptown

Submitted 09-25-2014 under NEWS

From September 24-October 5 people can taste their way through Uptown with various dishes from participating local restaurants.

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What's on Tap: September 25-October 1

Submitted 09-25-2014 under NEWS

Ring in the first week of Art Prize 2014 with new beers on tap at your local brewpub. Take a break from the crowds and attend Oktoberfest this weekend.

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"Bike the Foodscape" with OKT Saturday

Submitted 09-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

“Bike the Foodscape” 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 27 at G R Ford Academic Center. 2-mile bike tour with stops at ten educational destinations

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Prosperity for some: Noted economist to address disparity in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NONPROFITS

Noted economist Dr. Manuel Pastor discusses inclusion and economic growth in Grand Rapids. Pastor will be at the Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, September 24.

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Cutting curbs to clean a creek

Submitted 09-23-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Plaster Creek Stewards aims to reduce stormwater pollution and beautify a Grand Rapids Neighborhood.

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Calvin College to host annual Community Literacy Summit

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

On Monday, September 29 Calvin College will host the third annual Community Literacy Summit presented by the Community Literacy Initiative of the Literacy Center of West Michigan.

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Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses sets precedent for minority neighborhood revitalization

Submitted 09-23-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Jamiel Robinson is on a mission: by fostering dialog and raising awareness he hopes to elevate the black business community to viable and sustainable heights.

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