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Catch a peek Thursday night of a new book, "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip"

Submitted 03-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us Thursday evening as two local women, writer Jaye Beeler and photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick, present a free sneak peek at their new book "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip" at the Women's City Club

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Catch a peek Thursday night of new book "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip"

Submitted 03-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Join us Thursday evening as two local women, writer Jaye Beeler and photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick, present a free sneak peek at their new book "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip" at the Women's City Club

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UICA participates in national drawing event during Spring Break

Submitted 03-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come draw on UICA's walls and sidewalks, as well as participate in free drawing workshops led by local artists.

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Comcast provides grant to introduce claymation to Boys & Girls Club members

Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

With a $10,000 grant from Comcast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids were able to provide Club members with the tools for creating their very own claymation videos!

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Camp O'Malley donors break 
ground for new cabin


Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

Thanks to donors Jeff and Patti Cousins, Camp O'Malley will be getting one more cabin this summer to fill full of West Michigan youth enjoying all that summer camp has to offer!

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Glance at the Past - City Hall 1888

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The birth of the old City Hall took years as city fathers hemmed and hawed over plans, costs, and location.

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Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

Local historian Cindy Laug will explore the sometimes forgotten yet pivotal role women played in developing "The Ridge," the area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its environment for growing fruit trees.

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Transgender Visibility Campaign taking place in West Michigan

Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Transgender Education Collaboration is proud to share with you about the Transgender Visibility Campaign

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Kent County joins 120 communities nationwide in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Submitted 03-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kent County kicks off a public awareness campaign to ensure that all third grade students are reading at grade level.

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Relax - Reconnect - Recharge

Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come to Dominican Center for the fifth annual Sage-ing Fair: an opportunity to relax, be refreshed and experience some of the wonderful opportunities here at DCM.

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