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GoBoldly photo series sends rebuttal to the Go Confidently advertisements

Submitted 03-24-2014 under OPINION

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the "Go Confidently" billboard ads that suddenly popped up all over the highway and near highway entrances around the Grand Rapids, Michigan area?

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Writers Conference welcomes unpublished, published writers

Submitted 03-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

KDL's Cascade Township Branch will be having their third annual writer's conference to educate writers on ways to improve their writing, book marketing tips and how to decide between traditional or self-publishing.

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Neighborhood Youth Read, Write and...Bake with Oakdale Neighbors

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

Neighborhood youth grow into future leaders in Oakdale Neighbors' On Our Block youth club.

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Calvin students get hands-on experience serving community in bike shop, youth club

Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS

A community/college partnership helps Calvin College students serve and learn through programs like the bike repair shop at Oakdale Neighbors.

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What's On Tap: March 20-26

Submitted 03-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Thursday is the first official day of spring. It may not feel like it, but it's worth celebrating with drinks at the pub this weekend!

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Pitbulls: "Beyond the Myth" Film Fundraiser

Submitted 03-20-2014 under NONPROFITS

Keiffer & Friends Pit Bull Rescue Presents "Beyond the Myth" Film Fundraiser to help raise awareness about this loving breed that more times then not is put down.

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New media project aims to elevate neighborhood voices

Submitted 03-18-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Four media workshops will introduce a new project to help the people of Grand Rapids by providing access to modern media at the neighborhood level.

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Local film production coordinator relishes role in company "family"

Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Storytelling Pictures production coordinator Frankie Bailey manages film production details in a city that she says is radically different than the Grand Rapids she left eight years ago.

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Missional organization to give glimpse of poverty's challenges at local colleges

Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS

Access of West Michigan will present a poverty simulation workshop designed to promote an understanding of low-income struggles at Davenport University on March 24 and at GRCC on March 31.

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Wealthy Theatre LaughFest: diverse, edgy, experimental, local

Submitted 03-12-2014 under NONPROFITS

Following two sold-out headliner events last weekend, Wealthy Theatre’s LaughFest events continue this weekend, with a focus on local talent, experimentation and diversity: WST3K (3/13) and OUR DIVERSITY SHOW! (3/15).

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