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Story Matters: Arlene Schulte sees Grand Rapids as big city, small town

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Arlene Schulte sat down with us to talk about what she likes about her city/town of Grand Rapids.

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Story Matters: Kathleen Russell remembers history of Indian Mounds

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kathleen Russell talks about the artificial Indian Mounds that we have at Ah Nab Awen park, and the history that precedes them.

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Local young artists from Boys & Girls Clubs previewed at ArtPrize venue

Submitted 09-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, the newly remodeled Harris Building will host an event to preview artwork from 45 registered ArtPrize entries. Guests will be invited to browse three floors of artwork, including pieces created by children who attend Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids.

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UCOM hosting third annual Healthy Foods Cook Off as part of Hunger Action Week

Submitted 09-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Thursday, three local chefs will be competing to create healthy dishes using food pantry staples in the cookoffat United Church Outreach Ministry.

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GROW Microloan Program driving small business growth with $600,000 to lend

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

GROW received $600,000 to loan to small business owners who need help getting capital for business growth.

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Exploring the Catholic Tradition

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

This is a series of programs designed to explore and explain various aspects of the Catholic faith and practices to anyone would like to understand more about this faith that has been in existance more than 2000 years.

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Grand Rapids Mayor answers citizen concerns live on GRTV, The Rapidian

Submitted 09-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Monday, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions on City Connection, including a video question from Rapidian Politics Reporter Nicole Merte.

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Twenty years of Heartside: A celebration and book release

Submitted 09-06-2013 under NONPROFITS

This Friday, September 13, join Heartside Gallery and Studio to celebrate the release of their book "An Irregular Heartbeat: The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio."

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Plant Understanding ~ Harvest Peace

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

To build trust and peace among people-with our neighbors, our families, and our brothers and sisters on Earth, we need to be proactive in our thoughts and lives.

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Story Matters: Stephanie Mabie talks Abe Lincoln and zombies in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stephanie tells us her story about the zombie walk that took place on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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