Neighborhoods

UICA hosts Dyer-Ives 47th annual poetry competition

Submitted 06-09-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Dyer-Ives foundation gave awards to nine people, with honorary awards to two published authors and local professors, Rod Torreson and Linda Nemec Foster.

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Keep GR moving: Modern mobility strategy designed to build stronger city

Submitted 06-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The City Commission is looking at a forward thinking proposal designed to stave off traffic jams, promote transportation equity and connect us to more places and prosperity.

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Grand Rapids Threshold Choir works to bring comfort to dying with song

Submitted 06-09-2015 under NEWS

A local volunteer choir meets twice a month to practice together and sings when asked at the bedside of those at the threshold of life.

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ARTisans Market to open for 10th year June 14

Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

Up to 75 local artists sell each Sunday at the Fulton Street Farmers Market during the summer.

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Community Media Center to host citizen-driven mayoral candidate debate

Submitted 06-09-2015 under NONPROFITS

All four mayoral candidates will be in attendance for a debate forum at the Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, July 15. The event is free and open to the public, and will also be broadcast live on GRTV and The Rapidian.

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