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Plant Understanding ~ Harvest Peace
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-05-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood is offering you FOUR OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS that are all based on the theme of peace through listening, dialogue with others and with God; and understanding without judging. Consider attending one or more of the...
Planting trees, growing community
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 09-03-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
You enjoy the benefits provided by trees every day. Some of them are obvious; others are not. Perhaps not entirely intuitive is the role that trees play in our community. Various research demonstrates that trees help to make streets safer, deter...
LINC invites community members to set their news agenda on The Rapidian
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFITS
Although LINC just moved to its new building in Madison Square (1167 Madison SE), its spacious community training room has been put to task, hosting dozens of trainings in the last two months. On a sunny Monday evening, LINC staffers Kari Galbreath...
New feature: neighborhood drill down!
by (George)
Submitted 06-30-2011 under OPINION
This is a quick update on one of The Rapidian's newest feature: neighborhood drilldowns. This one is a little bit behind the scenes, but is an important step for the future of connecting with local content on The Rapidian at the neighborhood...[EASTOWN] Moore Brings Eastown to ArtPrize Role
by (Eastown Access)
Submitted 09-14-2010 under NONPROFITS
EA reporter: Elizabeth Sanders One of the best architectural features of the Eastown area is the front porch, according to Paul Moore, an Eastown resident of seven years. In summer on Friday nights, you can find Moore and his neighbors enjoying...
Citywide feral carts
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 08-20-2010 under OPINION
We now have a Single Stream Recycling system in Grand Rapids, I am sure there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for it that I missed. It is great and I am happy to put all my recycling into the new blue and yellow carts. Most of the refuse from our...
Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 06-15-2010 under NEWS
This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas of need in Kent County including economic growth, health, arts and culture, and the creation of safe and...- « first
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