Culture

Potato Moon tells the story of a "Ghost"

Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids family band returns with timeless tales of love and apparitions.

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BISSELL Blocktail Party grants announced: $163,650 shared by recipients

Submitted 07-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The numbers are in from the BISSELL Blocktail Party, and the money raised will be split up among 11 recipients.

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Mark Kahny and The Boogie Woogie Babies perform at Jazz at the Zoo

Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS

People of all ages gather at John Ball Zoo to enjoy Monday night jazz hosted by the West Michigan Jazz Society.

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Romanian immigrant's memoir describes totalitarianism through a child's eyes

Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS

Immigrant Carmen Bugan describes her life as the child of a Romanian dissident.

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Bar Divani offers weekly wine education

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Owner Rimple Nayyar teaches a class on wine every Wednesday geared to help people learn more about wine in a social atmosphere.

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Baxter Community Center greenhouse cultivates healthier, friendlier community

Submitted 07-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Baxter Community Center greenhouse was created to serve as an oasis in a food desert. Neighborhood residents on the SE side are being trained how to grow and cook healthy food right in their own back yards.

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WIC participants now have easier access to fresh fruits, vegetables

Submitted 07-08-2012 under NEWS

This summer, more fresh produce is available to members of WIC and WIC Project FRESH. The entirely digital Kent County Farmers Market Pilot Program makes it easy to access their benefits at any of the 26 participating farmers markets.

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