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CMC welcomes SiTE:LAB co-founder Tom Clinton as new Executive Director

Submitted 04-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tom Clinton has accepted a new role as the Executive Director of the Community Media Center. Clinton brings multiple strengths from past roles into his leadership of local community media.

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Invest in your community: The Rapidian to launch fund drive, celebrate civic investors

Submitted 04-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Without financial investment from the community, The Rapidian would no longer be able to provide access to this platform of citizen journalism for our community.

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Community Gardens Dot the Metro Grand Rapids Landscape

Submitted 04-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

As winter fades away and the days grow longer, many in West Michigan begin to think about gardening. And those without a space to garden in their own yard, look to community gardens.

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Dr. Carl Hart to speak on science of addiction Tuesday at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

"The Black Perspective" ft. Dr. Carl Hart at Wealthy Theatre on April 1 is a free event.

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Joe Taylor Park recognized as national city park leader

Submitted 03-25-2014 under NONPROFITS

The national organization City Parks Alliance has picked Joe Taylor Park for its innovative practices in partnerships and green infrastructure.

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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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Paws With A Cause recruits runners & fundraisers for Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 03-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

Come walk, run, roll, and fundraise with Paws With A Cause at the upcoming Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 10, 2014.

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Our Kitchen Table to celebrate continued funding

Submitted 02-04-2014 under NEWS

Our Kitchen Table celebrates their recent $300,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant with an open house.

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Access to gardens, farmers markets in low income areas to increase

Submitted 01-30-2014 under NEWS

Our Kitchen Table was recently awarded a $300,000 grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to encourage healthy eating and seed-to-table programs in southeast neighborhoods.

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Wealthy Theatre NYE concert: sneak peek, surprise announcement, more tickets released

Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

The song "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" by the Rolling Stones, featured in this new footage of Starlight Six rehearsing for EXILE ON WEALTHY STREET (12/31/13 at Wealthy Theatre) - the New Year's live concert celebration that starts at 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.) with cash bar and Michigan beers!

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