Culture

Walk this Sunday to support refugees

Submitted 06-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Sunday June 23, the first Grand Rapids Refugee Walk will take place at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The 5K walk will help Bethany's to refugee resettlement program in West Michigan.

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New teen learning center to open in Eastown, holds open house during Bizarre Bazaar

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Open Doors, a school alternative for teens, will open on Lake Drive in July. Founder Rebecca Kirk shares the story behind Open Doors and invites the public to an open house on June 22.

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Armentality designs classes intended to build trust, connection, joy

Submitted 06-20-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Laura Armenta is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone, whether through the physical act of dance or experiencing dance itself.

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Bullying Can Hurt Children

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

This article is one in a series discussing bullying issues through artwork and words, through the eyes of a student.

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The wrong crowd to the right crowd: young people work together for positive impact

Submitted 06-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young activist Duke Turley works with youth and seeks to provide alternatives to the lifestyles that young people sometimes fall into in Grand Rapids.

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Green Wagon Farm grows goodness together

Submitted 06-20-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Chad and Heather Anderson grow food and relationships with care at Green Wagon Farm. They specialize in micro greens, a variety of vegetables and herbs.

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