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Jewel in our crown stepping down: Leader in sex education to retire from Planned Parenthood after 38 years

Submitted 11-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

PPWNM proudly, fondly and reluctantly bids farewell to Vice President of Education and Leadership Development Janis A. Lunquist, MA after 38 years of service. Lunquist is widely recognized as an expert in sexuality education, even appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Month of the Author: Schuler Books collaborates with Write Michigan contest

Submitted 11-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Write Michigan short story contest will publish its collection with the Chapbook Press at Schuler Books, which demonstrates its services on Saturday, November 17

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West Michigan Indie Podcast talks to Ryan Miloch

Submitted 11-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI got down to the bottom of things with Ryan Miloch of Sleepology.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: A Gathering of Hope

Submitted 11-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Transgender Education Collaboration is hosting a Transgender Day of Remembrance Service next Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Students from Kent Vocational Options learn about Native American history and culture.

Submitted 11-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

On Friday, November 9, students at Kent Vocational Options participated in a presentation through the Native American Education Program of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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In Season: November 10, 2012

Submitted 11-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Local items available at your local farmers market

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Join Small Houses this Saturday at the DAAC

Submitted 11-09-2012 under OPINION

Small Houses hosts a CD release Party in celebration of their 7" Vinyl at the Grand Rapids non-profit venue the DAAC on Saturday the 10th.

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Tanglefoot hosts 21st annual open studio sale

Submitted 11-09-2012 under NEWS

A group of artists at Tanglefoot studio will be hosting an open studio sale.

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Eastown Ministries reaches out to community

Submitted 11-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Eastown Ministries, led by Rev. Jim and Carol Carpenter, provides various Christian programs for the community.

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Abuse victim advocates for healing in new book

Submitted 11-08-2012 under NEWS

Childhood abuse survivor Dawn Scott Jones offers help for husbands whose wives have been abused.

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