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Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

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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Elk Brewing to host June Rapidian Night Out

Submitted 06-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Friday, June 27, the kind folks at Elk Brewing will host this month's Rapidian Night Out from 3-9 p.m. Fifty cents of every beer purchased will go directly to supporting citizen journalism.

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In support of shareable cities: residents and local leaders Paul and Rachel Lee support homesharing

Submitted 06-11-2014 under OPINION

Rachel Lee, leading the East Hills Council of Neighbors, and her brother Paul Lee, owner of three local businesses, share their letters to our City Commissioners about proposed legislation regarding homesharing in the city of Grand Rapids.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks off season June 20

Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Southeast Area Farmers Market kicks off its 2014 season June 20. Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m. at Garfield Park, Burton St. & Madison Ave. SE. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at GR Ford Academic Center, Madison SE south of Franklin.

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LINC to host Rock the Block Street party in Madison Square

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

The fourth annual Rock the Block street party will feature local artists, food vendors, musicians, children's activities and a BBQ cook off competition.

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Neighborhood butcher shop to open in Eastown

Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS

Brothers Aidan and Evan are bringing local flavor to Eastown with their soon to be opened meat market featuring Michigan products.

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Grand Rapids Hip Hop at Founder's, The Review!

Submitted 06-09-2014 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Hip Hop rocks a capacity crowd at Founder's Brewery Saturday June 7th, 2014 featuring some of the areas must-see live performers.

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American Red Cross volunteers & donors honored in "Sweet Celebration"

Submitted 06-04-2014 under NEWS

Ice Cream Social & Annual Meeting celebrates the critical work of local Red Cross volunteers & blood donors

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Plaster Creek Stewards Summer Green Team to train youth in watershed restoration

Submitted 06-03-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Urban high school students will be working along the watershed for eight weeks this summer, doing restoration and research to better understand how to address water quality issues in our area.

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