Grand Rapid's South East Neighborhood

Building place, one person at a time

Submitted 05-13-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Building place doesn't need to start with a dollar.

Eastown Community Association to share music, food, community at Picnic in the Park event

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

An annual event for Eastown residents, business owners and supporters, the day is set aside for the community to work together to beautify an Eastown park and to celebrate community.

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Plant sale to help fund Well House projects

Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS

Vegetable and herb plants will be available for purchase this Saturday at Well House. All proceeds go to supporting their Urban Garden Project.

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Cook, Eat & Talk with OKT's cooking fabulous coach Saturday

Submitted 05-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

OKT's free May 10 Cook, Eat and Talk event taking place at 10 a.m., Sherman Street Church, 1000 Sherman St. SE. This month's menu includes root vegetable patties and savory collard greens over yellow grits.

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Discovering a city thriving with nature

Submitted 05-07-2014 under VOICES

One of the reasons I love living in Grand Rapids is because I can get the best of both worlds. If I want to get a little break from the city, I can easily go on a hike somewhere close. If I want to go on a bike ride, I can ride the Fred Meijer M-6 or Kent Trails, all within 10 miles from downtown.

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Timothy Leadership Training Institute announces new directors

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NONPROFITS

Timothy Leadership Training Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members, Jennifer Owens and Albert Strydhorst.

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Eastown native opens local vintage boutique in childhood neighborhood

Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS

A mother and daughter duo nestle a vintage shop into Eastown. Flashlight Alley mixes retro furniture, clothing, antiques and home decor in a space next to Yesterdog.

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