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Relay for Life a success

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:44am
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

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Kroc Center offers pass deal to participants in Mayor's Bike Ride

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:53pm
Kroc Center offers pass deal to participants in Mayor's Bike Ride

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is teaming up with the city of Grand Rapids to show just how bicycle friendly our area is.

The Kroc Center will offer a buy one, get one pass deal to bicyclists on Tuesday, May 21, as part of the Mayor’s Bike Ride.  The annual ride starts at 6:30 p.m. at the entrance to Plaster Creek Trails at the Kroc Center, located on 2500 S. Division Ave.

The 5th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride introduces the average bike rider to Grand Rapids’ bike trail system.  Participants can travel 2 miles or 6 miles from the Kroc Center, or choose a 24 mile ride to Millennium Park, led by Alger Bikes.  All paricipants are required to wear a properly fitted helmet.

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Metro Health Farm Market returns May 9

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:25pm
Metro Health Farm Market returns May 9

WYOMING, Mich.—The Farm Market will return to the village green outside Metro Health Hospital May 9.

The weekly market will host a variety of vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, plants and other locally grown foods, as well as handmade arts and crafts. The market will also offer free community health screens on many of the days.

People on food assistance can redeem their Project Fresh and Senior Project Fresh/Market Fresh coupons at the Farm Market.  Last year, more than $7,000  in food assistance funding was spent at the Metro Health Farm Market.

This is the eight year for the Metro Health Farm Market.  Special events this season include: Kids’ Day on June 20, Christmas in July on July 25 and Health and Wellness Day on August 1, which will feature a local chef cook-off.

The market will be open every Thursday through October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Listen to early bands, help children with cancer

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:21pm

 

Wyoming, Mich.—The West Michigan Music Hysterical Society will take a trip back in time Sunday, with an 8.5 hour tribute to the early bands of Grand Rapids.

The “We Do Care Charity Extravaganza” will take place May 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wyoming.  The event will feature the Eschelons and The Knights from Union High School, as well as 14 other West Michigan bands.  Visitors can enjoy continuous music from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free, but music lovers are encouraged to donate to “We Do Care”, a local charity for children with cancer.

The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 5830 Clyde Parke Ave. SW.  Seating is limited to 500 people.

For a complete list of the musical line-up, visit the West Michigan Music Hysterical Society’s Web page.

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Check Out New Wyoming Parks & Recreation Brochure!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Wednesday, March 27th, 11:00 am
Check Out New Wyoming Parks & Recreation Brochure!

The Wyoming Parks and Recreation Summer Brochure is now available, and registration begins this Thursday. Available activities include cooking, fitness, concerts, music lessons, computers, sports, events, and park information. The online version of Summer Brochure is also available online.

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Cast Your Tuesday Vote and Win Made In Michigan Products!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Tuesday, March 26th, 9:27 am
Cast Your Tuesday Vote and Win Made In Michigan Products!

Join us in celebrating Michigan products with the Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge. Click HERE to download the bracket.

Each day we'll have four matchups, one from each bracket, as we go through some of our great Made in Michigan products.

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Cast Your Monday Vote and Win Made In Michigan Products!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Monday, March 25th, 9:08 am
Cast Your Monday Vote and Win Made In Michigan Products!

Join us in celebrating Michigan products with the Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge. Click HERE to download the bracket.

Each day we'll have four matchups, one from each bracket, as we go through some of our great Made in Michigan products.

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