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Why We Love Living in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club described what they love about living in Grand Rapids, MI, and took photos of places that they think symbolize Grand Rapids.

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Downtown invitational attracts eight teams for a basketball rumble in Heartside

Submitted 05-24-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Last Saturday afternoon, May 21, eight teams descended on the alley behind the Division Avenue Arts Collective for the first downtown invitational: a tournament of three-on-three basketball.

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Encore Workshop to Connect Experienced Adults with New Skills-based Opportunities

Submitted 05-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Workshop to Connect Boomers with Skills-based Volunteer Opportunities

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Spreading the News

Submitted 05-24-2011 under OPINION

Along with community reporters, the Rapidian counts on community to distribute community news and information.

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[UPDATED] Rescheduled May live call-in show with Grand Rapids mayor

Submitted 05-23-2011 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Tonight is your opportunity to interact with our Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official

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350 AmeriCorps members gather in GR to improve community through service weekend

Submitted 05-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

More than 350 of Michigan’s AmeriCorps members from across the state will come to Grand Rapids to focus on serving city parks and the Wealthy Heights neighborhood.

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The Grand Rapids Symphony in need of volunteers to help at Picnic Pops annual summer concert series

Submitted 05-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Symphony presents the 2011 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops

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Summer Art Market Vendor Registration Now Open

Submitted 05-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Vendor registration is now open for the eighth annual Market presented by Avenue for the Arts begins Saturday, June 11th, 2011.

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Local children's book author leads 250-mile bike ride to Chicago

Submitted 05-18-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local children’s book author Sue Stauffacher will set out on a five day, 250-mile bicycle trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago on May 16 with stops at eight schools along the route.

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[MAP] Picturesquing about town

Submitted 05-18-2011 under OPINION

I've mapped most of the Picturesque contributions below, and many are clustered enough to make an afternoon of it. Imagine: a picnic lunch, a photo expedition, a lovely stroll mapped out by your Pictu

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