Families

Blessing of the Animals

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13

Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 5:04am

CASCADE, MI - Are you an animal lover who is looking for a fun morning in the park? You are invited to a special “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, July 14th at 9:30am at the pavilion in Cascade Township Park.

Bring your favorite fish, furry, or feathered friend along with leashes, crates, water bowls, and anything else necessary to keep your pet safe, secure, and comfortable. Extra lawn chairs are recommended for the two-legged types.

The blessing will be part of a special outdoor worship service by Genesis United Methodist Church. Genesis is asking that animal lovers help spread the word at your vet clinics, pet stores, feed supply stores, volunteer animal rescue operations, and adoption agencies.

There will also be special featured critters from the Lowell Farm & Wildlife Center.

Cascade Township Park is located at 3810 Thornapple River Drive.

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Bike Rodeo promotes safety for summer fun at River City Scholars

Submitted by NHAPR on Thursday, June 13th, 7:00 am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The parking lot at River City Scholars Charter Academy turned in to a bike festival on Saturday, June 8.

The school partnered with Oakdale Neighbors and the Boston Square Community Bikes to offer a fun event to promote safe riding this summer. The Boston Square Community Bikes performed safety checks on all bikes and gave away free bicycle helmets. There was also bike decorating stations, games, prizes and of course, ice cream.

River City Scholars student Peyton Nash is reading to ride after taking his bike to the safety check

River City Scholars staff held a bike decorating station at the rodeo

People lined up at the bike safety check station during a bicycle rodeo at River City Scholars

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Fish for free June 8 & 9

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 4:05pm

All anglers can fish for free June 8 and 9.

As part of Free Fishing Weekend, the state is waiving all fishing license fees for residents and out-of-state visitors. Free Fishing Weekend applies to all species of fish in inland waters and Michigan’s Great Lakes. All other fishing regulations still apply.

Michigan is home to more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, over 11,037 inland lakes and 36,350 miles of rivers and streams. To find inland lakes in your area, click here.

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'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:24pm

'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

ROCKFORD, Mich.—One of West Michigan’s first “Healthier Homes” will be on display during the 2013 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes.

The home, located at 9309 Stone View Drive, is part of Sable Homes’ Stone Crest development in Rockford. The 2,242 square foot house is the first of its kind in West Michigan to feature AirRenew gypsum board walls, which purify the air for 75 years, converting contaminants like formaldehyde into safe inert compounds. The walls are also moisture and mold resistant. It also contains latex paint and primer that are free of volatile organic compounds.

The Spring Parade of Homes runs May 24 through June 8. Tickets start at $10.

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Join Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell for a ride May 21

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:27pm

Join Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell for a ride May 21

All community members are welcome to participate in a free family-friendly bike ride with Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell on Tuesday, May 21.

The Mayor's Bike Ride kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, located at 2500 S. Division Ave. Participants will have their choice of three routes that will start and end at the Kroc Center, including a two mile or six mile ride along Plaster Creek Trail, or a 24 mile ride to Millennium Park, which will be led by Alger Bikes. All routes are round-trip on pave surfaces.

There is no need to register but helmets are required. For more information, call (616) 588-7200 or visit http://www.grkroccenter.org/.

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'Brave' featured during free family movie night May 10

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 9:00am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The Eastown community is invited to watch a free movie and connect with neighbors and friends during ECA Family Movie Night Friday, May 10.

The featured movie, “Brave” starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Point Church, located at 1514 Wealth St. SE, #170. Refreshments will also be sold.

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Excel Charter Academy students collect clothes for those in need

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 2:27pm

Excel Charter Academy students collect clothes for those in need

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Excel Charter Academy students are helping hundreds of people in need.

As part of a service learning project, students collected 6,000 pounds of clothes, which were donated to “In the Image.” This is the second year the students have held a drive for the non-profit organization; last year, they donated shoes.

The clothing will go to people in need living in Grand Rapids. The school also donated funds to an organization in Uganda that provides mosquito nets for children to help prevent Malaria.

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