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A Night at the Nutcracker dress rehearsal

Submitted 01-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press club give their reviews of the Nutcracker dress rehearsal performed by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company.

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LINC News Bureau set to launch this month

Submitted 01-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

LINC Community Revitalization, Inc. launches a neighborhood news bureau to lift up the voice of the community.

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Trip The Light 2012: Music submissions wanted

Submitted 01-02-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids / West Michigan musicians have two weeks to submit music for Trip The Light 2012 - the third outing of the all-local, all-live, all-original modern dance concert at Wealthy Theatre, May 11-12, 2012.

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An unprejudiced truth about CBS' discrimination and lies

Submitted 12-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

What happened behind the scenes with billboard company CBS Outdoor: the y refused to work with our West Michigan LGBT organization for fear of losing other clients, refused to run our artwork, then lied to the media about it (twice).

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Kathy Sam

Submitted 12-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

One of our founding studio members is back in Heartside, and she tells us a little about her journey along the way.

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Literacy Center announces Open Book Tours in 2012

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

Taking a look behind the scenes of addressing literacy in Grand Rapids.

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River Bank Run volunteers can help a nonprofit earn $350!

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can earn a $350 donation from the Fifth Third River Bank Run by providing a minimum of 35 volunteers as volunteer support on Saturday, May 12. Corporate teams can designate a nonprofit to recieve the donation your group earns by providing volunteer support!

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Introducing Creston's Youth News Bureau

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Creston Neighborhood Association introduces a news bureau to give a voice to the youth of Grand Rapids

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Half a year later, struggle for equal protections continues

Submitted 12-15-2011 under NONPROFITS

Today marks the half-year mark since a 5-4 vote in Holland against an anti-discrimination to protect a vulnerable.

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KVO & CBOT students give back

Submitted 12-13-2011 under NONPROFITS

KVO & CBOT students took the time to remember those less fortunate than themselves by contributing to Toys for Tots.

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