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Serving jury duty in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-27-2011 under VOICES

An account of my experience serving jury duty in the Kent County Circuit Court.

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Randy Marsh gathers jazz community for Sunday night jam

Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION

Sunday night Jazz Jam at Hopcat

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Public Speaking? No Problem

Submitted 07-26-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

GVSU's Toastmasters club gathers every Thursday morning for a "learn-by-doing" workshop to improve speaking skills, overcome anxiety and build leadership skills

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Get your Grandwich (Part I): Narrowing down 10 contenders

Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION

Chris Freeman tries out 10 Grandwich competitors in this first installment and breaks it down for sandwich lovers.

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Grand Rapids Farmers Markets 101

Submitted 07-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

An introduction to farmers markets in general and a guide to the many farmers markets available in Grand Rapids.

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Upcoming Rosa Parks rain barrel party to protect water resources

Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

West Michigan residents looking to save money on water bills and reduce local water pollution are encouraged to come to Rosa Parks Circle on August 1 to make a rain barrel for their home.

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EV Coalition Launches in West Michigan

Submitted 07-22-2011 under NONPROFITS

Press Conference Announcing Built by Michigan Coalition to gain support from Gov. Snyder and the State Legislature for the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Happy birthday, Mr. Calder

Submitted 07-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[PHOTO ESSAY] Looking back on all the Calder images from our Flickr pool starts to show how much La Grande Vitesse has been a part of our history.

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100 Holes Challenge returns for its second summer

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

The 2nd Annual 100 Holes Challenge happened on Monday, July 18th at Sunnybrook Country Club raising money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth.

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Second annual "Party in the Parks" provides entertainment, back-to-school information for GRPS families

Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

GRPS is kicking off the school year with the 2nd annual Back to School Party in the Parks. Get information about heading back to school, and enjoy fun activities, give-aways, music and entertainment.

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