Young Travel Writers Prepare for Week of Writing and Adventure at “K”

The Tate-Stone Travel Writers Academy began in 2014 as a program of the Merze Tate Travel. The travel club was founded in 2008, with a grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The mission of the travel club is three-fold: 1.) to expose girls to multi-media journalism, 2.) to provide an interactive career exploration opportunity; and 3.) to provide a free program that includes travel both within their community and beyond. FIND OUT THIS YEAR’S ACADEMY STUDENTS!

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Discovering Merze Tate Grand Rapids Book Advance Event

“When I saw her name on the list of WMU Firsts, I just couldn’t let it go,” Bernard-Hollins said. “What was it about her life that led to her being named WMU’s first African American female Distinguished Alumna? The answer was astounding and resulted in me dedicating the past eight years to chronicling her life story for the world.” READ MORE! RSVP FOR THIS FREE EVENT!

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SPARTANNASH LAUNCHES STATEWIDE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

SpartanNash is pleased to announce the launch of its 9th statewide campaign to support Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the communities where the company operates D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare Supermarkets, Valu Land, VG’s and Glen’s Markets stores. The statewide campaign begins February 23 and continues through March 15, 2014. READ MORE!

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