Grand Rapid's South West Neighborhood

The LINC Academy for Social Transformation--Two Years of Leadership, Community & More.

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The LINC Academy for Social Transformation, a several day training that trains local leaders to advocate in and for their communities, just turned two years old.

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What's On Tap: January 23-29

Submitted 01-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

It's a great week to visit your local breweries to taste and learn about new brews. But then again, isn't it always?

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"It's priceless, and it's free"

Submitted 01-17-2014 under NONPROFITS

One young woman's journey to a career helping others, a story that would not have happened without the DREAM Act and an employment coach turned friend.

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What's On Tap: January 16-22

Submitted 01-15-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Try some new brews this week at your local breweries.

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What's On Tap: January 9-15

Submitted 01-09-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The polar vortex is basically over! Celebrate at your local breweries.

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OKT offers free History of Food Class

Submitted 01-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Throughout history, food production has been a key component of how members of a society organize themselves and express their different cultural norms and identities. This class explores different types of sustenance economies as well as the history of food from before the rise of civilizations.

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What's On Tap: January 3-8

Submitted 01-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Escape from sub-zero temperatures and warm up with a cold one at your local breweries this week.

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Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k organizers are setting the bar high, doubling racer numbers and increasing charitable dollars to earn the race its own PR.

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