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Discover the rich tapestry of West Michigan's non-profit sector highlighted in The Rapidian's Nonprofit Dispatch. Gain insight directly from local organizations actively engaged in the realms of arts, culture, service, faith, and collaboration. These compelling narratives are graciously shared by a diverse array of non-profit entities in Grand Rapids.

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Blandford Nature Center Presents: Yoga in the Woods

Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join Blandford for the opportunity to take your yoga into nature this summer.

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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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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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Tim Eriksen - Every Sound Below

Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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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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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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Local refugees integrate with courage, strength

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday June 23, Bethany Christian Services PARA, along with the American Red Cross, are posting weekly stories of families and individuals that are being helped in adjusting to their new lives in Grand Rapids.

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Funamals: Your guide to custom pet portraits

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

Amy Hofacker of Funamals, LLC is an illustrator who specializes in custom pet portraits. Hofacker specializes in watercolor and works in textiles, incorporating found materials into her pet portraits.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- LeGran Hughes

Submitted 06-04-2012 under NONPROFITS

"Maybe one day I'll open a gallery of my own, sort of like Heartside but in a different neighborhood. I feel like everybody deserves a chance."

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