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Catalyst Radio: Michigan Abolitionist Project working to end sex slavery, labor trafficking

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NEWS

MAP is training volunteers to help prevent and end modern-day slavery

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Nourish Organic Market continues to expand offerings

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NEWS

After nearly a year in business, Nourish Organic Market continues to grow in its food offerings to Grand Rapidians, like their bulk food section, expanded freezer space and a display kitchen.

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Southeast Area Farmers Market to open this weekend

Submitted 06-07-2012 under NONPROFITS

Southeast Area Farmers' Market is Fridays June 15 at GR Ford School, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and at Garfield Park on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts EBT, Bridge Cards, WIC and Double Up Food Bucks.

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Beatles tribute band, author Wade Rouse highlight Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Folk-pop group Ribbons of Song, author Wade Rouse, and Beatles tribute band Toppermost entertain Bookfest attendees on a windy Saturday afternoon in front of the Public Library.

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Authors Gary Schmidt and Romeo Ray share advice at Bookfest

Submitted 06-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Young adult author Gary Schmidt and poet Romeo Ray captivate the audience with their passion for writing.

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Glance at the Past - The Fire Brigade

Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

The city's early fire brigades were volunteer organizations, the church bell at St. Andrews Cathedral was one of two fire alarms, and horses had to be harnessed before the engine could leave the fire house.

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Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp

Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Karisa Wilson will be performing at The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts June 9 at 12 p.m. at 106 S. Division. Her newest album will be available for purchase - fresh off the press!

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Volunteers needed at Fulton Street Farmers Market

Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Fulton Street Farmers Market is looking for volunteers on June 12th and June 15th.

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New HSWM Executive Director Trudy Ender is all in when it comes to serving

Submitted 06-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A new Executive Director at the Humane Society of West Michigan promises passion and commitment in new position.

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YMCA Farmers Market brings education, access to community

Submitted 06-05-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., the downtown YMCA parking lot transforms into a bustling marketplace with Michigan-grown produce, homemade goods, cooking demonstrations and kids' activities.

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