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Wine Women and Chocolate 2012 invites you to partake in delectable eats and drinks all in the name of charity! The sixth annual Wine Women and Chocolate reception will be held on Thursday, October 11, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Goei Center, 818 Butterworth SW, Grand Rapids. Proceeds will benefit the comprehensive employment services offered by Women’s Resource Center. Tickets are priced at $30.
 
At Wine Women and Chocolate guests will enjoy a strolling cocktail party with a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres, wines, and gourmet chocolates. The evening will also consist of a silent auction and raffle along with an inspirational story from a woman who has improved her life thanks to Women’s Resource Center services.  
 
Wine Women and Chocolate is sponsored by Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Panera Bread, Steelcase Inc, and Flex Checks.
 
Women’s Resource Center walks alongside women in transition, supporting their career and life goals by teaching skills for workplace success and imparting the confidence to pursue their goals.

Click here for more information about Women’s Resource Center.  To Purchase tickets for Wine Women and Chocolate, click here or contact Terri Demeter at 458-5443 ext. 114.

San Chez is teaming up with MP Talent Management Group again to present "Night of Illusions: Halloween Style" at San Chez Bistro on October 31. Hosted by GR’s own crazy-scary Sarah Jean Anderson, it’s a fiercely fabulous way to spend your Halloween night! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show and tapas begin at 7:30 p.m. Arrive dressed in your most elaborate Halloween garb for the freakishly fun costume contest judged by the Queens and a couple VIPs. Prizes will be awarded, including a tiara for the winner!

The Press Club of Grand Rapids will honor the 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient Carole Valade, Gemini Publications Editor, Associate Publisher and Senior Manager September 26, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at the Press Club of Grand Rapids.

The Press Club of Grand Rapids will honor the 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient Carole Valade, Gemini Publications Editor, Associate Publisher and Senior Manager September 26, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at the Press Club of Grand Rapids.

Join brides-to-be and local wedding vendors at the Lakeshore Bridal Expo on Sunday, October 14 from 12-4 p.m. at the Muskegon Country Club. Admission is $2.

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