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Commute on Two Wheels Instead of Four

Submitted by Amy Fox, WZZM Executive Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 5:09am

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - Get out your bikes, walking shoes, or even rollerblades.

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition has declared this Active Commute Week, and the week of perfect weather lends no excuse not to take part if you live relatively close to work.

Coalition Director Tom Tilma says the latest figures from 2010 show nationally, .5 percent of people commute to work.

In Michigan, .4 percent of Grand Rapids residents commute, compared to 3.1 percent of Ann Arbor residents.

Tilma's goal is to get the greater Grand Rapids area up to 2 percent in the next few years. He hopes his coalition's ambitions will become reality with help from the city.

The City of Grand Rapids recently installed bike lanes on Plymouth Avenue. Bike lanes will also be added on Burton Street.

The city manager also has plans to add 27 miles of bike lanes in one year, starting in July.

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Archery added to Kroc Center summer activities

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:33am

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The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center has added 19 new program classes this summer. Enrollment is now open and new classes begin June 11.

Intro to Archery is one of the new classes being offered for ages 7+ at the Kroc Center this summer and will cover archery safety and terminology, followed by hands on practice at the range.  Other new classes include Art & Nature, an outdoor art class for youth and Climbing for Kids which give youth an opportunity to learn basic climbing and bouldering wall techniques. Also new this summer, adult co-ed softball and volleyball leagues and youth tennis, soccer, and day camps.

Dance classes for adults are another new feature at the Kroc Center this summer.

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SVS Vision, VSP Vision Care and Transitions Optical Team Up to Help Michigan Students

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:47pm
SVS Vision, VSP Vision Care and Transitions Optical Team Up to Help Michigan Students

News Release:

Mount Clemens, Mich., May 14, 2012 – Detroit-based SVS Vision is partnering with VSP® Vision Care and Transitions Optical to bring two fully-stocked, state-of-the-art mobile eye exam clinics, nicknamed “Eyenstein” and “SeeZar,” to Harms Elementary School in Detroit on May 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Mulick Park Elementary School in Grand Rapids on May 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., to provide free, comprehensive eye exams and eyewear to hundreds of students in need. The addition of “SeeZar” to the outreach program this year will enable more kids to receive care.

Harms Elementary is located at 2400 Central Street, in Detroit.

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Kentwood student headed to D.C. for National Spelling Bee

Submitted by Chris Zoladz, Multi-Media Producer, WZZM 13
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:46pm
Kentwood student headed to D.C. for National Spelling Bee

KENTWOOD, Mich. (WZZM) - A Kentwood boy is one of 12 students representing Michigan in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Mwangi Wa Maina attends Crestwood Middle School and is in seventh grade.

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Grand Rapids in tight race for Beer City USA title

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:46pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)-- Grand Rapids is in the running to become Beer City USA 2012.

Examiner.com holds the contest every year, and Grand Rapids is one of 30 cities that made the cut this year.  As of 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Grand Rapids was in second place, with 30 percent of the vote.  Defending champion Asheville, North Carolina had 31 percent of the vote.

The poll closes May 13.  To vote, visit the Examiner's poll page.

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One-Day Outdoor Book Festival, BookFest, Offers Family Fun

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 10:01am
One-Day Outdoor Book Festival, BookFest, Offers Family Fun

The Grand Rapids Public Library will host an all day book festival, BookFest, on June 2, 2012 in conjunction with Festival of the Arts. The event runs from 10 am to 5:30 pm in front of the Main Library – 111 Library St NE and is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation.

The outdoor stage will feature musical performances, author appearances and a poetry slam. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite book character and join the Storybook Parade led by PBS Kids characters Super Why and Princess Presto. The Salvation Army Kroc Center will be on hand to help kids make a costume if they do not have one.

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G-Sync: It Could Get Better

Submitted by Rapid Growth Media, Weekly E-Magazine
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 11:55am
G-Sync: It Could Get Better

Tommy Allen

On Saturday night, I prepared to head out for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. I perused the listings that dotted the web for our area’s best parties and celebrations already underway at this late hour of the day.

As I scoped the offerings, many seemed too weak to hold my attention while some simply did not offer the pleasures of a Mexican beer consumed over dinner.

As we headed off towards our destination by default, I heard Michael say, “You know, Cabildo is playing at The Winchester tonight.”

So, with the click of my turn signal, we moved from right to left and in doing so changed not only my night’s destiny, but also my point of view.

The setting could not have been more perfect. Yes, it could have been warmer, sunnier, etc. But if you have lived in Michigan awhile, then you know that you just have to be patient. The weather here, like my night, can change very quickly.

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