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Looking for a different film experience? Want to go beyond the mainstream and into a cutting-edge world? The Grand
Rapids Film Festival, April 9 through 13, 2014, celebrates film and filmmaking and is for those who want to dive deeper.
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Located in the historic 585 W. Clay Avenue building and the former M.F. Carlson’s Food Market, CityHub Cyclery caters to beginning bikers and serious cyclists alike, carrying top-name brands previously unavailable in West Michigan. It offers a selection of Felt, Yuba, Kona, and Detroit Bikes, and stocks a selection of urban gear and clothing from Shredly, Après Vélo, Twin Six, NutCase, and Zoic. CityHub is committed to offering a great selection of bikes and gear specially designed for women.
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How will you celebrate St. Paddy's Day? How about with some Irish fun in downtown Grand Rapids! Check out Irish on Ionia is this Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The celebration includes a Kegs and Eggs breakfast, live music, an Irish-inspired food court, Irish entertainment, and, of course, beer!
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The votes are in, and readers have chosen Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids as West Michigan Woman’s charity partner for this year’s Wine & Wig gala, October 18 at GRAM. Baxter’s executive director, Melanie Beelen, feels the return on the investment will be priceless. Baxter Community Center is located in a neighborhood where ninety-nine percent of the children qualify for free or reduced school lunches. Founded in 1969, the center is a “pathway out of poverty” for neighborhood families, providing a nationally accredited childcare program, holistic healthcare, a marketplace, and a youth mentoring program.
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After what seems like a million snow days, perhaps you’re in need of a getaway! Grand Haven Girls Getaway Weekend is March 14-16, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up to get you through until spring. With a wide range of activities, Girlfriends Weekend is a good match for a get-together with women of all ages and interests—from family, to colleagues, to friends you haven’t seen in a while.
