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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Tom S.

Submitted 12-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Meet Tom S., a self-taught Heartside draftsman who creates intricate renderings using only a pen, pencil and straightedge.

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Shop new West Michigan

Submitted 12-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

An invitation to West Michigan business owners, plans to promote holiday shopping in Holland, and an open house for holiday shopping.

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WT Centennial "Blues Brothers" Benefit Dec. 7

Submitted 11-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Screening of "The Blues Brothers" (HD) to benefit Wealthy Theatre's Sustainability Campaign, thanks to underwriting by and partnerships with GRPD, Stellafly, GRCMC, Hopcat and The Meanwhile.

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Live Nativity planned for December 11

Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Take a candlelight walk with the Three Kings through the St. Francis Sculpture Garden to the manger where we will find Mary, Joseph and the Infant Jesus.

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Adopt a Family program still seeking sponsors for 17 families

Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Looking to spread a little friendship and cheer to fellow Grand Rapidians in need this holiday? Consider adopting one of the families still waiting to be adopted through United Way's Adopt a Family program.

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Holiday Artists' Market Feature: Lisa Price

Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Lisa Price is a printmaker who creates fiber-based items and prints with a vintage flair. Her work will be available for sale at UICA's 23rd Annual Holiday Artists' Market on December 2 and 3.

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Aquinas College: The first 125 years

Submitted 11-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Book signing and lecture offered by local author and Aquinas College English professor Gary Eberle.

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Catalyst Radio: Community Rebuilders

Submitted 11-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

In this week is Community Rebuilders, part of the Coalition to End Homelessness, as the beneficiary of Monday's Hat Trick Concert.

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Urban Lights 2011- Gifts worth giving: local, handmade, affordable

Submitted 11-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

Please consider that on the 9th of December in downtown Grand Rapids between 5-10 p.m. there will be an opportunity to find a few of your more thoughtful recipients some charming, hand-crafted items of a morally upstanding and genuinely individual nature.

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School readiness

Submitted 11-22-2011 under NONPROFITS

More than preschool is needed for a child's academic success, and improving a child's preparedness for school takes a mix of strategies.

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