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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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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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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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WAVE Award nominations open

Submitted by mkennedy on Thursday, May 2nd, 9:00 am
WAVE Award nominations open

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Experience Grand Rapids and the Kent County Lodging Association have opened the 6th Annual WAVE Award nominations.

The annual awards program recognizes outstanding service providers in the Grand Rapids and Kent County hospitality industry. Nominations will be accepted from employers and guests from April 30 to Oct.7, 2013. One award will be presented in each of the following categories: Transportation, Retail & Service, Attractions/Events, and Nightlife. New categories to the 2013 awards program include: Restaurants/Breweries, Lodging, and Volunteer in Hospitality.

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Repairs in store for popular bike path

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 4:40pm
Repairs in store for popular bike path

WYOMING, Mich.—The Buck Creek Nature Preserve bike path is getting a facelift.

On March 4, city council members awarded a contract to A-1 Asphalt of Wayland to repave the trail.  The $77,000 project will extend the life of the bike path, which connects Buck Creek Nature Preserve to Lemery Park. 

Work is expected to begin this spring and take two weeks to complete, weather permitting.  The bike path will not be open during construction.

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Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 9:00am
Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.

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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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