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Creative Youth Center begins fall programs

Submitted 09-22-2015 under NEWS

Regular programming geared at developing writing skills and creativity is free for all students ages 6-18 attending Grand Rapids Public Schools and/or living in Grand Rapids.

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Wisemaker partners with ArtPrize to bring artmaking to everyone

Submitted 09-15-2015 under NEWS

At the ArtPrize Hub, Wisemaker of The Geek Group will bring its reclaimed materials downtown so visitors can make their own art inspired by ArtPrize.

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Building community: Why honest conversations matter

Submitted 09-15-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

We can't grow as a community- or as individuals- if we aren't willing to engage in hard conversations. Willingness to be honest takes courage. Why are we so afraid of that here in Grand Rapids?

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Just get over it, Part II: "I would've just gone to the police"

Submitted 09-14-2015 under OPINION

The second part of Sara Chittenden's story. GVSU is still under investigation and nothing has happened.

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Burton Middle School principal, staff welcome students with Red Carpet Event

Submitted 09-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The principal at Burton Middle School, Lametria Johnson-Eaddy, is rolling out the red carpet for her incoming middle schoolers to encourage the community to support its students.

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New program for older zoo-goers combines activity with education

Submitted 09-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

John Ball Zoo, along with Priority Health, kicked off the new Silver Explorer program last month. The eight-week program aims to bring more seniors to the zoo by giving them different method to learn and stay active.

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Teens liven downtown with mini murals

Submitted 08-26-2015 under NONPROFITS

Teens from WMCAT partner with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to create murals on utility boxes downtown.

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Rowing club aims to sustain community fitness through programs for juniors, adults

Submitted 08-25-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Rowing Association’s assortment of courses gives people of all skill levels a means to improve physical and mental strength through rowing.

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Long time Westsider works to build community as Union High School's new football coach

Submitted 08-11-2015 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rick Angstman sees building up the local football team as a way to give back to the community he loves and build a stronger neighborhood for the kids who live there now.

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OKT to host Aug. 12 event, "Let's talk Food Security & Sovereignty" with special guest Mike Cohen

Submitted 08-10-2015 under NONPROFITS

Farmer and ecologist, Mark Cohen, an organic certifier and Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) chapter leader speaks 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Garfield Park Lodge, 334 Burton SE 49507.

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