Neighborhoods

How to grow a rain garden in Grand Rapids to protect local watersheds

Submitted 08-08-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Local environmental group, the Plaster Creek Stewards from Calvin College detail how to install a native plant rain garden in one's yard or on the grounds of local schools, businesses or places of worship.

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Top five reasons to join The Rapidian's Intro to Community Journalism session on August 18

Submitted 08-05-2016 under VOICES

Want a reason to join the conversation and community gathering at Wealthy Theatre on August 18? We'll give you five.

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Local bands to join Greensky Bluegrass, Joshua Davis at Hoxeyville Music Festival

Submitted 08-05-2016 under NEWS

Held in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest Aug. 19-21, this three day camping event features Grand Rapids artists Fauxgrass, The Crane Wives and more alongside Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth and Joshua Davis (of The Voice)

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In Season: August 6, 2016

Submitted 08-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Wheelchair-donating nonprofit adds four board members

Submitted 08-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

These board members will enable Alternatives in Motion to continue offering mobility equipment and repair services to those who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

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