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Young Life Winter Weekend engages high school students

Submitted 12-04-2012 under NEWS

Calvin Christian High School students and students from other area schools went on a retreat through Young Life which provided spiritual growth and fun times.

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Live.Dance.Move inspires change in our community

Submitted 12-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local dance fitness instructor Kate Rehmus talks about how switching careers and discovering Zumba gave her strength to lose 80 pounds and fight through a troubled marriage and now dedicates her life to inspire others.

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GAAH Press Club meets Trace Adkins

Submitted 11-28-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club had an interview with Trace Adkins. Here they write about their experience.

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Overcrowded Rapid buses cause concern for rider

Submitted 11-27-2012 under OPINION

A regular passenger of the city bus expresses concern about overcrowding.

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West Michigan Jazz Society carries on mission of founding leaders

Submitted 11-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The West Michigan Jazz Society carries on the mission of Betty Forrest and Jack Hoppus by preserving and promoting live jazz in West Michigan.

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How GiveCamp gives

Submitted 11-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club visited GiveCamp. Here they write about their experience.

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Tanglefoot hosts 21st annual open studio sale

Submitted 11-09-2012 under NEWS

A group of artists at Tanglefoot studio will be hosting an open studio sale.

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Local Elections 2012: State Representative candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 11-05-2012 under NEWS

Winnie Brinks, Bing Goei and Keith Allard answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Andrew Castagne opens up The Shallows Art Gallery to community

Submitted 11-01-2012 under OPINION

Andrew Castagne is the new owner and operator of The Shallows Art Gallery in west Grand Rapids. The grand opening of the gallery took place on August 10. Castagne warmly welcomes local, upcoming artists and musicians to come and share what they have to offer.

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Several Grand Rapidians honored by Michigan historical societies

Submitted 10-27-2012 under NONPROFITS

The late Eva McCall Hamilton, the only Grand Rapids woman to serve in the Michigan state senate, and local environmentalist Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray have been inducted into Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.

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