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Community updates: Thursday, June 10
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-10-2021 under NEWS
Heritage Hill hosting Garden Tour, Pleasant Park Marketplace on June 19 Grand Rapids residents and visitors will soon have the chance to tour the private gardens of various historic homes and public spaces in the Heritage Hill neighborhood....Author Visit: Tobin Buhk
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-08-2015 under
Local author Tobin T. Buhk will share stories of murder and mayhem involving a prominent West Michigan family. His latest book Poisoning the Pecks examines the murder plot that Arthur Warren Waite attempted to execute in order to inherit his wife...Stepping into Silence with Eugenia Marve
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-08-2015 under
This introductory program is designed to enhance your life, focusing on your inner wisdom, clarity and intuition for personal achievement. Eugenia is an award-winning educator, international artist, motivational speaker and gifted Intuitive/Psychic...Life Underground: Work in Michigan's Historic Copper Mines
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Submitted 06-08-2015 under
So just what is the difference between a timberman and a lander? Michigan has a long history of underground mining. Thousands flocked to Michigan's “Copper Country” for paying work in its copper mines, and today people still visit...The Raptor Experience
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Submitted 06-08-2015 under
Have you seen an owl up close or wondered what makes a raptor such a flawless hunter? Lake Milton Raptor Education Center will bring several live birds of prey, including an eagle, hawk, falcon, owl and their handlers. Learn how these fine-tuned...Green Gold!
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Submitted 06-08-2015 under
Logging of the White Pine was Michigan's wealthiest and most important industry in the 19th century. Michigan's White Pine helped build the transcontinental railroad, towns and farms in the Midwest, rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire, and...Women of Color: Leading the Way in the Workplace
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-08-2015 under
This interactive panel discussion will feature women of color from our community with a range of experiences and voices. Panelists will share stories and talk about what it means to be a woman of color in the workplace. How do you find and work with...Impressive Bicycle Repair
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Submitted 06-08-2015 under
Do you have a bicycle that could use a tune up but don't know a spoke wrench from a tire lever? Spoke Folks is a bicycle co-op designed to make cycling accessible to everyone. This class will teach you everything you need to keep your bike in...Behind the Scenes at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-01-2015 under
Get an exclusive insider's tour of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. As you ride along in comfort in the airport shuttle, airport staff will share stories and the history of the airport. See the airfields, fire department and terminal...Behind the Scenes at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-01-2015 under
Get an exclusive insider's tour of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. As you ride along in comfort in the airport shuttle, airport staff will share stories and the history of the airport. See the airfields, fire department and terminal...