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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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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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It’s healthy for you!

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Friday, March 9th, 2012, 2:53pm
It’s healthy for you!

From: http://www.grpl.org

Nope, I am not talking about exercise. Or whole foods. Or a good night’s sleep. Although I would recommend all of those too. Instead, I am talking about laughing!

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Find a 2012 Lenten Fish Fry

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 11:44am
Find a 2012 Lenten Fish Fry

Here's a running list of the 2012 Lenten Fish Frys around West Michigan.  If you have a Fish Fry to tell everyone about, click HERE.


 


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Share your 2012 Fish Fry Information

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 11:33am
Share your 2012 Fish Fry Information

Got a great West Michigan Fish Fry for the 2012 Lenten season? Let everyone know about it!

See the complete list HERE.

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Michigan Black AIDS Awareness Campaign Begins

Submitted by Joshua Aldredge, Health & News Producer
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 12:17pm
Michigan Black AIDS Awareness Campaign Begins

Story contributed by the Kent County Health Department
by: Lisa LaPlante

HIV rates in Michigan are nine times higher for African Americans compared to whites, and the rate of new diagnoses is climbing among the 13-24 year old African American population. The Kent County Health Department is planning several events for the Ninth Annual Michigan Black AIDS Awareness Campaign for the month of February.  Numerous testing opportunities will underscore the need to “Know Your Status.”

 

  • February 6th: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. - Heartside Ministry, 54 S. Division, Grand Rapids
  • February 7th: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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