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Grand Rapidians rally around cause of immigration reform

Submitted 03-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

West Michigan Coalition for Immigration Reform aims to bring awareness to the community at large about the realities and difficulties immigrants face and why reform is needed.

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Momcat redefines success, rock and roll

Submitted 03-05-2013 under OPINION

Getting to know Grand Rapids' thoughtful new garage rock band.

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Generation X & Y for MI: Connecting neighborhoods and community

Submitted 03-05-2013 under OPINION

Get to know the Generation X & Y organization here in Grand Rapids and what they are working on.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Temia Chambliss

Submitted 03-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

'For as long as I can remember I've held fast to the idea that through diligence and faith my gifts would lead me to a place of prosperity.'

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Opening reception for "Ancestral Art" Indigenous Voices, artists' benefit for Haitian peasant groups

Submitted 03-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Friday, March 8, 2013, West Michigan Center for Peacebuilding will host the opening reception for "Ancestral Art" Indigenous Voices, An Artist Benefit for Haitian Peasant Groups.

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A river runs through it: Fly fishing instruction offered for men

Submitted 03-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Fly fishing instruction morning for men including food, fun and friends.

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Peachy keen performance planned for Saturday at Billy's

Submitted 03-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Mississippi Delta native Peaches Staten hopes to end this year's Cabin Fever Blues Series with a bang.

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

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Grand Rapids Cooking School seeks Kickstarter funding

Submitted 03-01-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Engaging in the community as well as the local food industry, Grand Rapids Cooking School hopes to grow their culinary school.

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Manasseh Project founder urges community to turn discomfort with injustice into action

Submitted 02-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Andy Soper, founder of The Manasseh Project, challenges apathy towards social injustice by presenting practical tools to combat sex slavery.

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