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December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping
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Monday, August 30, 2021
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'Wonderful collaboration' transforming Spring Lake waterfront park
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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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West Michigan native’s short film, ‘Anchor,’ receives dozens of award nominations, wins
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Monday, June 21, 2021
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GHACF awards more than $1M in one year for those most impacted by COVID-19
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Monday, May 31, 2021
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Couple helps ensure Tanglefoot Park is a place where families make memories
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Monday, May 10, 2021
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Monday, March 29, 2021
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Things to do in April: Hunt for eggs, shop for a bargain, or learn about frogs and birds
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Monday, March 29, 2021
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
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GHACF invests $1.5M to provide low-cost loans to community nonprofits
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
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Community foundation grant helps families facing housing crisis
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Monday, March 8, 2021
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Monday, February 1, 2021
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