Fourth of July

Struggling with Racism on the Fourth of July

by (Kaufman Interfa...)

Submitted 07-10-2020 under NONPROFITS

Written by Doug Kindschi, Director, Kaufman Interfaith Institute I am writing this week’s column on the Fourth of July, not in a big crowd watching fireworks, but quietly reflecting on our country, its history – both the good and the bad...

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Community updates: Friday, July 3

by (The Rapidian)

Submitted 07-03-2020 under NEWS

Coalition of Michigan restaurant and bar owners pledge to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines A growing group of restaurant and bar owners in Michigan are joining together to commit to COVID-19 safety guidelines laid out by public health officials....

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In Season Report: July 4, 2020

by (FultonStMarket)

Submitted 07-03-2020 under NONPROFITS

Come spend your Fourth of July weekend with us! Start your holiday off right by shopping for fresh local produce + food products. Join us this Saturday for a bounty of fresh produce, artisan goods, farm fresh meat, eggs + more! Shop from a variety...

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Community updates: Wednesday, June 17

by (The Rapidian)

Submitted 06-17-2020 under NEWS

City leaders further detail police reform plans City of Grand Rapids leaders gave further details about its police reform plans on Wednesday, amid continuing community activism around improved police-community relations. The details are new City...

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Grand Rapids festivities to promote community, entertainment for national holiday

by (NGarbaty)

Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS

Celebrating independence and community is the main focus of this year’s Fourth of July festivities around the Grand Rapids area. From Grandville to East Grand Rapids, neighborhoods will hold several events to entertain and captivate people of...

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No Outlet Presents: 'Merican 'Mprov II

by (eirannbetka)

Submitted 03-26-2015 under

Last year’s ‘Merican ‘Mprov show was such a success, we’ve decided to bring it back around for another year as part of our Second Friday Summer Set! Join us July 10th at Ambrosia Theater for a comedy show and donation drive....

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Celebrate Independence Day downtown

by (Lindsay Fischer)

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS

For the first time this year, the city of Grand Rapids will celebrate Independence Day by combining the Amway Family Fireworks with Celebration on the Grand festivities to create one two-day event.  Both events will be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park...

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GLYPHS In The Air; a poetic affair.

by (CLUBHOUSE Inter...)

Submitted 06-18-2014 under

Our fifth installment in the GLYPHS event series will take place on July 3rd at the Mayan Buzz Cafe! This event is a poetic ensemble of local artists, lyricists, and musicians coming together for the love of the craft and putting...

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GLYPHS In The Air; a poetic affair.

by (CLUBHOUSE Inter...)

Submitted 06-18-2014 under

Our fifth installment in the GLYPHS event series will take place on July 3rd at the Mayan Buzz Cafe! This event is a poetic ensemble of local artists, lyricists, and musicians coming together for the love of the craft and putting...

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Amway Fourth of July Family Fireworks to include naturalization ceremony

by (Ana Olvera)

Submitted 07-01-2013 under NEWS

For the first time, the Amway Fourth of July Family Fireworks will include a naturalization ceremony.  During the Independence Day celebration 60 West Michigan residents will be sworn in as United States citizens. “It was...

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