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Beware of Mr. Baker comes to UICA

Submitted 02-07-2013 under OPINION

A new rock documentary about Ginger Baker, the drummer who forever changed rock and roll, opens at the UICA Friday, Feb. 8.

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Griffins, Sled Wings meet Feb. 12 for 8th annual sled hockey game

Submitted 02-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Annual sled hockey event, which benefits the Grand Rapids Sled Wings, is a favorite of Griffins and Sled Wings players.

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Join the community tonight to take action against violence on the Southeast side!

Submitted 02-06-2013 under NEWS

Come out Thursday night to Gerald R. Ford Middle School at 851 Madison Avenue starting at 5 p.m. to take action against the recent rash of violence on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids Community Foundation opens scholarship application, continues to build awards

Submitted 02-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's annual scholarship application is now open. The Foundation is expecting to award $1 million to area students in 2013.

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Young people speak up about blight in their neighborhoods

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Young people speak up about abandoned buildings and urban decay in their communities by writing letters to Grand Rapids Mayor Heartwell.

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Logan's Alley to host February Night Out for The Rapidian on Fat Tuesday

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Tuesday, February 12 to support The Rapidian. 20% of your purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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West Michigan Indie goes country with Kris Hitchcock

Submitted 02-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Country singer/songwriter hangs out with WMI.

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Grand Rapidian wins National Volunteer of the Year award

Submitted 02-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dotti Clune, a tireless advocate for trees and urban forest, has received the Alliance for Community Trees 2012 Volunteer of the Year award.

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Local citizens provide questions for mayor in City Connection

Submitted 02-04-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it on the first Monday of the month! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Mangiamo to hold area snowman building contest

Submitted 02-04-2013 under NEWS

Mangiamo, Gilmore Collection's Italian Restaurant, is holding an area snowman building contest.

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