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Mosaic: Art or craft

Submitted 09-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize participants Van Duinen, Tavonatti, and Bomarito offer varying approaches to the medium of mosaic.

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Susan Gersch-Supanich's Venice at The Dog Pit

Submitted 09-28-2011 under NONPROFITS

Susan Gersch-Supanich’s vibrant paintings of Venice offer an edge beyond surface and content.

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Blessing of the Animals

Submitted 09-27-2011 under NONPROFITS

All animals, their owners and families are invited to a Blessing of the Animals on October 2, 2011 at Dominican Center at Marywood.

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Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2012 announced

Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

33 local leaders will participate in Leadership Grand Rapids, a class designed to explore key community issues for Grand Rapids.

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Glance at the Past - Pottery Works

Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

Beginning in 1876, many homes in Grand Rapids planted their flowers in hand made pots created by John Lipzinski.

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Female Artists Explore Indefinite Boundaries at (106) Gallery

Submitted 09-25-2011 under NONPROFITS

This year the Calvin College (106) Gallery presents "indefinite boundaries," an exhibition of nine female artists dealing with place, environment and material.

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Catalyst Radio: Rays of Hope brings relief to Haiti

Submitted 09-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

Kim Sorrelle of Rays of Hope for Haiti joins us on air to talk about their relief efforts in Haiti and around the world. A year after the devastating earthquake, Kim tackles the issue of when aid is good in developing countries.

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WMCAT photo walk with Hispanic Center students

Submitted 09-22-2011 under NONPROFITS

Hispanic Center summer program students took a walk in downtown Grand Rapids, taking hundreds of photographs, many of which are highlighted in this photo essay.

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Focus group lends skills to Safe Haven for Day of Caring

Submitted 09-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

For United Way's Day of Caring, Safe Haven held a Focus Group to get feedback on a new initiative to address domestic violence in the workplace.

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"Ride for Refuge" returns October 1st

Submitted 09-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

International biking event is coming back to Grand Rapids to raise money for vulnerable people. Find out how you can get involved in the event.

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