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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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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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GRPS Athletics Holding Parent Meetings

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 3:39pm
GRPS Athletics Holding Parent Meetings

Each GRPS "family of schools" will be holding a K-12 athletic meeting for all parents of new, current, and potential student athletes. GRPS Athletics staff will discuss how they are building successful K-12 programs and the Athletic Director will discuss the family of schools’ road map to the student athletes' success. It is the athletic department's goal to have students graduate with the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers beyond high school. Student athletes are encouraged to attend with their parents.


Union Family of Schools (Union, Burton, Westwood, CA Frost, Harrison, SWCC, Buchanan, Cesar Chavez, Covell, Shawmut Hills, Sibley)
May 10th at 6:00pm in the Union High School Auditorium
 
Creston Family of Schools (Creston, Riverside, Aberdeen, Coit, Congress, East Leonard, Kent Hills, North Park, Palmer)

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4th annual Mayor's Bike Ride planned for Tonight

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 3:40pm
4th annual Mayor's Bike Ride planned for Tonight

Join the fourth annual Mayor's Bike Ride tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the trailhead of Plaster Creek Trails, the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 2500 South Division Avenue.

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Grand Rapids Griffins, Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation, and the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition join Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell as proud partners.

This free family friendly event introduces the average bike rider to the Grand Rapids bike trail system. The event will start at the Kroc Center and then move to the trailhead of Plaster Creek Trails which is directly connected to the Kroc Center property. The ride distance options are 2 miles or 6 miles.

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Sleigh Bells with special guest Class Actress & Jel at The Intersection July 10

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 2:45pm
Sleigh Bells with special guest Class Actress & Jel at The Intersection July 10

Doors 7:00pm show 8:00pm *all ages* tickets $20.00 advance and $25.00 day of show.

On sale Friday May, 11th at 10am.

Visit http://sectionlive.com/ for additional information.

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Meanwhile Movie: Dark City

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 11:34am
Meanwhile Movie: Dark City

Tuesday, May 8, 8:00pm

Part of the series Meanwhile Movies

The Meanwhile Bar and Wealthy Theatre team up to present the Meanwhile film series, the only brew-in-view in the greater Grand Rapids area! This week's film is "Dark City" directed by Alex Proyas and starring Rufus Sewell. If you are a member of the Community Media Center, you can order drinks at our bar and enjoy a local Michigan beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed drink while watching your favorite cult classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Description: A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.   1hr 40min - Rated R - Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Ubanized. A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit May 31 at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:25am
Ubanized. A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit May 31 at Wealthy Theatre

Thursday, May 31, 6:30pm

Urbanized is a feature-length documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.

Admission is free!

Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

6:30-9:00 - intro, film & brief discussion

Showing sponsored by Lott3 Metz Architecture, Nederveld Inc., The Rapid, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, and Wondergem

Visit http://www.friendsofgrparks.org for additional information.

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