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Volunteers, sunshine brighten this year's Festival of the Arts

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

This year's festival featured large crowds, sunny weather and many volunteers.

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CYC to celebrate young writers, new center

Submitted 06-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center is inviting the neighborhood to a summer celebration at their new location on the corner of Wealthy and Eastern.

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Pride Festival to celebrate support for LGBT community

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

West Michigan Pride and The Network present a weekend-long celebration of diversity and the 25th anniversary of Pride Festival.

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Local organizations, individuals recognized for community impact

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NONPROFITS

GR Initiative for Leaders presents a Community IMPACT award to individuals and organizations which have made a positive contribution to their communities.

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Chalk Flood to fill Monroe Center

Submitted 06-13-2013 under NEWS

Monroe Center will be closing down so it can be filled with chalk art. Join the competition and you and your kids could win prizes.

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In Season: June 15, 2013

Submitted 06-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Strawberries have officially arrived! Come check out this weeks fare of fresh goods at the Fulton Street Farmer's Market.

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New Reality to hit Eastown neighborhood

Submitted 06-12-2013 under NEWS

A new shop in the Kingsley Building in Eastown will present a variety of counter-culture offerings and local artisan wares.

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Local Muslim poet settles back into Grand Rapids area after six years abroad

Submitted 06-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Twenty-nine year old Kari Moss of Ada uses her faith and strong command of the French and English languages to compose locally touted poetry.

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Grand Rapids Record & CD show welcomes statewide dealers to local event

Submitted 06-12-2013 under NEWS

Bruce Parrott, local record show organizer, to orchestrate second gathering of LP and CD dealers of the year.

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Shop seasonally: What's at the market now

Submitted 06-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Now featuring cooking demos, music and events, local farmers markets provide more than quality local food for shoppers.

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