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What's on Tap: June 26-29

Submitted 06-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Tired of the rain pouring? Head to your favorite brewpub to see what they're pouring instead.

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GVSU Student Seeks to Raise $39,000 for Kids Over Summer Break

Submitted 06-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

Megan Cloutier launches campaign to raise funds for KIDS HOPE USA, a mentoring organization with 71 programs in Kent County.

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Elk Brewing envisions future as go-to neighborhood brewpub

Submitted 06-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Eric Karns is the owner and brewmaster of newly opened Elk Brewing. He talks about his hopes for the brewery and doing what he loves: brewing beer.

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Citizen foresters cultivate young trees, new skills at Martin Luther King Park

Submitted 06-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

On June 17 Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, a local nonprofit, engaged local community in forestry training. It's a part of their Urban Forest Project, an initiative partnered by the city of Grand Rapids.

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Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Eastown will celebrate local art and businesses at their annual Bizarre Bazaar event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday on Wealthy Street.

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Eat.Shop.Rock. final event to take over East Hills

Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS

The final of the four Eat.Shop.Rock events in Uptown will be held in the East Hills neighborhood on Cherry Street.

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Can I help you?

Submitted 06-24-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Anthony Martin recounts his experience of racial prejudice in his own neighborhood of 17 years and offers some simple advice to passersby.

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Comedian Fortune Feimster to perform at Wealthy Theatre June 20

Submitted 06-18-2014 under NEWS

Last year’s sold out LaughFest comedian is back for a rare Grand Rapids show this Friday.

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What's on Tap: June 19-22

Submitted 06-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Looking for a place to celebrate the Solstice? Don't forget to see what's going on at your local breweries!

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East Hills Council of Neighbors to unveil public space strategy

Submitted 06-17-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

The East Hills Council of Neighbors will unveil how it is planning for people- instead of cars- when they present their public space strategy at a public meeting on Monday, June 23.

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