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Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Front Row for the Fireworks Offers

Submitted 05-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Celebrate the 4th of July with the help of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Take advantage of food, fun and a front row view of fireworks over the Grand River!

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Grand Rapids Griffins excel in community involvement

Submitted 05-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids Griffins Excel in Community Involvement

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Catalyst Radio: John Ball Zoo beneficiary of Monday's Hat Trick Concert

Submitted 05-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

John Ball Zoo Society is combatting ecophobia with their JUMP program to get youth to interact with science and nature. Hear about Monday's Hat Trick Concert beneficiary!

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Rebecca Smith-Hoffman honored with Baxter Award from Grand Rapids Historical Society

Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, a long-time champion of preserving local prominent landmark buildings and neighborhoods, is honored with the 2011 Baxter Award from the Grand Rapids Historical Society

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UICA Spotlight: Raven Jones

Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

"Raven's portfolio review demonstrated a high passion and talent indicating her future success in Kendall’s Fashion Program," said Sandy Britton - Director of Enrollment Management.

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A Tribute to Cat Stevens: Seth Bernard and Friends sing out

Submitted 05-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Review of May 7 "Tribute to Cat Stevens" Concert @ Wealthy Theater

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Cultivating A Sense of Place: Becoming a Forager & Land Steward

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The uncultivated spaces around us offer many different plants that can be used as wild foods and herbal preparations to keep us well, and spring is an excellent time to learn to forage.

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River Bank Run Runner: Katie Woodruff

Submitted 05-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

When she not doing PR work, Katie Woodruff is training for the River Bank Run 25k

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The full story: Writing about our community includes more than cultural events

Submitted 05-09-2011 under OPINION

The Rapidian's editor talks about the importance of "hard news" reporting: governement, infrastructure, commerce, and education are an important part of our story.

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River Bank Run Runner: Laurie Craft

Submitted 05-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local runner Laurie Craft is tuned up and ready for this weekend's 10k River Bank Run race.

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