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Local Compost and Whole Foods: An Interview with Luis Chen from Wormies

Submitted 02-01-2022 under NONPROFITS

The Kent County Food Policy Council interviews Luis Chen, founder of Wormies, about food waste, local compost and access to food in Kent County

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St. Cecilia Music Center Presents the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Thursday, January 27, 2022, performing their second concert of the 2021-2022 Season featuring music by Brahms, Mahler, Dvorak, and Franck

Submitted 01-05-2022 under NONPROFITS

St. Cecilia Music Center brings world-class Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (SCMC) to Grand Rapids for their second concert of the season, entitled Romantic Perspectives, featuring music by Brahms, Mahler, Dvorak, and Franck and performed by six exquisite Chamber Music Society musicians.

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St. Cecilia Music Center launches this season's Spectacular Jazz Series featuring award-winning, GRAMMY Nominated Artist Saxophonist Joshua Redman on January 20, 2022

Submitted 01-05-2022 under NONPROFITS

With three concerts in the Jazz Series – the Joshua Redman Trio on January 20, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap on March 10, and Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra on April 14 – SCMC brings a new year of stellar jazz to West Michigan featuring international jazz greats.

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"Guiding Light Doesn't Cure You, It Changes Your Thinking:" DJ's Journey in Recovery

Submitted 01-03-2022 under NONPROFITS

It got so bad that DJ used to shrug off his vomiting sessions as simply a way to make room for his next bottle of booze. “We’re talking horrible mornings,” he recalls. “So bad I couldn’t get out of bed. There’s a reason they call alcohol a spirit – because it can becomes your higher power.”

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Bell-ringing Volunteers... Who Are They?

Submitted 12-14-2021 under NONPROFITS

New bell-ringing volunteers have come to help The Salvation Army this year, as the Red Kettle campaign starts to near the end. The Golden Kettle competition will be determined in the next ten days.

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Mundo Musical de WYCE: una Sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la locutora de radio voluntaria Gabriella de la Vega

Submitted 12-10-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

La personalidad al aire habla sobre la vida detrás del micrófono.

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WYCE's Mundo Musical: A Q&A with volunteer radio host Gabriella de la Vega

Submitted 12-10-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

The on-air personality talks about life behind the mic.

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Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 9

Submitted 12-09-2021 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Schools extends mask mandate through end of school year; World of Winter Festival returns to downtown Grand Rapids next month; and WYCE bringing back Jammie Awards in Feb.

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Reminder to sign up for Christmas Assistance from The Salvation Army

Submitted 12-07-2021 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army looks to reach all who need Christmas assistance this year. Deadline for signing up has been extended to December 9.

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The Golden Kettle Competition Heats Up.

Submitted 12-06-2021 under NONPROFITS

The competition for the "Golden Kettle Award" between service clubs is heating up as this coming weekend looks to bring out more volunteer groups.

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