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WMCAT Opens Fall Enrollment for 15th Year of Free Afterschool Programming

Submitted 08-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

All Grand Rapids Public high school students have access to free arts and technology afterschool programming at WMCAT's state-of-the-art facility on the Westside

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Nonprofit announces winners of student film competition during week-long celebration of creativity and storytelling

Submitted 11-20-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Mosaic Film Experience announced the winners of its 2018 Mosaic Mobile contest during a week of events celebrating creativity and storytelling.

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Young Professionals Gala puts 'Prohibition on Cancer' to benefit American Cancer Society

Submitted 11-12-2018 under NEWS

The 2nd Annual Young Professionals Finding a Cure Gala, Putting Prohibition on Cancer in support of the American Cancer Society was held on November 9th, 2018 at the Loft at Luna in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Grand Rapids brothers create local social app to strengthen community

Submitted 11-02-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The founders of Grand Rapids social app Yote share details on projects including artificial intelligence pairing, an opening cafe lounge, and more.

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Make It Take It: A creative happy hour to be held on October 18

Submitted 09-26-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join WMCAT for a creative happy hour, Make It Take It, on Thursday, October 18 from 6-9 pm for appetizers, drinks, music, and creative activities!

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The Rapid's new e-fare system The Wave debuts August 14

Submitted 08-14-2018 under NONPROFITS

The Wave has already received rave reviews from pilot testers. The general public will be able to purchase a Wave card at Rapid Central Station or online. Wave cards are just $3 for the card itself and can be reloaded in-person at The Rapid’s Information Center or on the mobile-friendly website.

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Father's Day Electronics Recycling Event at Comprenew

Submitted 05-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

In celebration of Father's Day, Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards of e-waste.

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New show 'Space School' coming to public museum's planetarium

Submitted 05-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Beginning Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium, Space School, will feature astronauts training underwater for working in space.

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Spring brings opportunities to support local, independent radio

Submitted 04-17-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

WYCE's Spring Fund Drive begins Friday, April 20, 2018 and is followed by a programmer training orientation and the National Federation for Community Broadcasters Midwest Summit.

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"Be the Astronaut" opens at Grand Rapids Public Museum this June

Submitted 03-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The focus of the exhibit is on the concepts common to all space flights and invites visitors into a futuristic storyline as the framework to communicate these ideas.

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