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Concert in the Park series returns for summertime

Concert in the Park series returns for summertime

WYOMING, Mich.—Wyoming Concerts in the Park are back.

 The Kari Lunch Band will take the stage June 11 as part of the summertime series. All of the performances will take place at Lamar Park at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights, through August 6. 

Concerts in the Park are free, courtesy of the Wyoming Community Enrichment Commission.

Consumers Energy kicks off summer safety campaign June 8

Consumers Energy kicks off summer safety campaign June 8

WYOMING, Mich.—Consumers Energy will kick off its 101 Days of Summer Safety campaign Saturday, June 8 with UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour.

The Arrive Alive program raises awareness about the dangers of texting while driving and drunken driving.  Studies show roughly 89 percent of all Americans own a cell phone and people under 20 years are at highest risk for deadly crashes caused by distracted driving. Arrive Alive uses a high-tech simulator to allow people to experience the potential consequences of drunk and distracted driving.

Consumers’ 101 Days of Summer Safety is open to the utility company’s employees and their families.  The Arrive Alive Tour will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Consumers Energy’s parking lot, located at 4000 Clay Avenue SW in Wyoming.

Fish for free June 8 & 9

Fish for free June 8 & 9

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.

Wyoming Memorial Day ceremony May 27

Wyoming Memorial Day ceremony May 27

WYOMING, Mich.—The city of Wyoming will hold its Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27 at the Veteran’s Memorial Garden.

The 7 p.m. event will feature music from the  Lee High School Band and an address from retired Lieutenant Colonel David Britten, who is the current superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools.  The Wyoming Police Department Honor Guard will also take part in the ceremony.

 

Relay for Life a success

Relay for Life a success

Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part.  During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857.  That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society.  Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17.  On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out.  In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

Plenty more communities are planning Rel

8th annual Metro Health Farm Market opens for the season

8th annual Metro Health Farm Market opens for the season

Metro Health,  located at 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW,  is hosting a weekly open-air market on Thursdays  through October 10,  from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m.

Vendors will be selling locally grown and  produced food items for purchase, including vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants and flowers, along with handcrafted candles, jewelry  and soap.

Join Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell for a ride May 21

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/.