Gov. Snyder Declares State of Emergency for 18 Michigan Counties

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Terry & Bonnie

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Gov. Snyder Declares State of Emergency for 18 Michigan Counties

Kent County is just one of the 2013 flood affected counties in Michigan.

This declaration will enable a damage assessment to be done on homes

and public properties. Then it will be determined if damages are severe enough

to ask for federal assistance.

The estimated damages are 6 million dollars to homes and public property, so far.

This process will take a few weeks or even months before local home owners see any

government offers of financial assistance in the form of low interest loans to

rebuild or repair damages.

If you are a West Michigan homeowner displaced or coping with flood damage, watch

Kent County’s official web site for updates: www.accessKent.com/News.___

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Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

Begins Monday June 4, 2012 runs through August 16

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell

The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands

and talent Monday nights. Free admission, although the hat

is passed for donations. The West Michigan Jazz Society is

trying to keep this tradition going for the 12th year.

So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and

enjoy local jazz at its best.

Summer 2012 Jazz at the Zoo:

June 4 – 2 Jazz Bands & E.Kentwood HS Jazz Combo

June 11 – The Beltline Big Band

June 18 – Groupo Aye

June 25 –The Tom Hagen Quartet featuring Rick Reuther

July 2 – Mark Kahny Band features Boogie Woogie Babies

July 9 – Petra Von Nuis Quartet w/Andy Brown

July 16 – Mary Rademacher Reed w/ The Midtown Horns

July 23 – Edye Evans Hyde w/ Terry Lower Quartet

July 30 – Evidence and Orquestra Tradicion

August 6 – The Family led by Nick Ayoub

August 13 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra led by Tim Froncek

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Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

By Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

Begins Monday June 4, 2012 runs through August 16

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell

The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands

and talent Monday nights. Free admission, although the hat

is passed for donations. The West Michigan Jazz Society is

trying to keep this tradition going for the 12th year.

So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and

enjoy local jazz at its best.

Summer 2012 Jazz at the Zoo:

June 4 – 2 Jazz Bands & E.Kentwood HS Jazz Combo

June 11 – The Beltline Big Band

June 18 – Groupo Aye

June 25 –The Tom Hagen Quartet featuring Rick Reuther

July 2 – Mark Kahny Band features Boogie Woogie Babies

July 9 – Petra Von Nuis Quartet w/Andy Brown

July 16 – Mary Rademacher Reed w/ The Midtown Horns

July 23 – Edye Evans Hyde w/ Terry Lower Quartet

July 30 – Evidence and Orquestra Tradicion

August 6 – The Family led by Nick Ayoub

August 13 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra led by Tim Froncek

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the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in

West Michigan. We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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West Michigan White Caps Start 2012 Season

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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West Michigan White Caps Start 2012 Season

The West Michigan White Caps start their summer season

with their opening day on Monday, April 9th. It isn’t that far

away and would be a great outing for Spring Break Week.

They have many promotions and specials going on, so don’t delay,

if baseball is your passion, get your tickets now.

The opening night match is with the Bowling Green Hotrods at 6 pm.

Changes at the Fifth Third Ball Park Food Booths this year:

The winner of the White Caps Food Contest this year is the West

Side Po’ Boy, which is kielbasa, pierogies, and sauerkraut covered

in marinara sauce and loaded on a hoagie bun.

The famous Fifth Third monster burger, a four pound, 5000 calorie

colossus is still a main attraction. In addition this year, are giant

smoked turkey legs, perogies, Salsalitos, gluten free hot dogs,

Pickle Chips, and Deviled Eggs. On the suite level, Lobster Rolls and

BBQ ribs will be available.

Don’t miss the fun of a White Caps Game this season!

White Caps Tickets Directions to Ball Park

4th Annual Bands on the Grand Festival

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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4th Annual Bands on the Grand Festival

Saturday March 3, 2012 six different bands will perform at

Eastern High School’s Forest Hills Adult Community 4th Annual

Bands on the Grand Festival. The Forest Hills Adult Community

Band is hosting this free event.

The music will start at 9 am at Eastern High School Auditorium

and continues until 5:30 pm. Food and beverage concessions are

available. Handicap accessible seating is available. Bring

your friends and family for a great Saturday of concert band music.

Bands performing:

Cereal City Concert Band ( Battle Creek)
West Michigan Concert Winds ( Muskegon)
Blue Lake International Alumni Band
Saginaw Area Concert Band
Coopersville Community Concert Band
Forest Hills Adult Community Band

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Grand Rapids Pepsi Club Indoor Concerts 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Grand Rapids Pepsi Club Indoor Concerts 2012

There are three concerts playing in The Outlaw Music Series

for winter 2012 at Fifth Third Ball Park:

Friday, January 27th – Nervous But Excited

Thursday, February 9th – Will Hoge

Thursday, February 16th – North Mississippi Allstars Duo wsg. Alvin Youngblood Hart

Doors at 7:00 pm and music starts at 8:00 pm for all shows.

Remember these are indoor concerts – no winter weather gear is needed!

Don’t let the ball park address deter you, this small venue is a nice place for

an intimate atmosphere. You are never far from the stage and the acoustics

are more like a nightclub.

Click here for tickets and more info.

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Grand Rapids Museums: 4 Free Days 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Grand Rapids Museums: 4 Free Day 2012

Museum Free 4 All is what the sponsors are calling it.

Four major museums in Grand Rapids will be open for free admission

on one Sunday per quarter in 2012. The Grand Rapids Art Museum,

The Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum,

and The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum are all participating.

The dates for free admission are:

Sunday January 22
Sunday April 15
Sunday July 15
Sunday October 21

Mark your calendars! All of these museums in Grand Rapids are popular

and well attended. If there is one you haven’t seen yet, now is the time!

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Foto Friday: Warm Winter Wishes….

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Foto Friday: Warm Winter Wishes….

With a low of 3 degrees last night and high today of 14, here in West

Michigan, winter has arrived at last. We are a hardy bunch and revel in

the winter season. Skis, both downhill and cross country will be dug out

of the basement this weekend. Snowboards, ice skates and sleds will be,

too. Because we know that it will be snow much fun to enjoy the outdoor

winter season in West Michigan.

In fact, Rosa Parks Circle has special events planned for all outdoor

enthusiasts this coming weekend – $1/free ice skating at the rink,

zoo animals, ice sculptures, GR Griffins, food, warming tents, and more!

So warm up your inner child and head on out to the Great Skate in GR

this weekend!

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Foto Friday – Native American Christmas Tree

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

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Foto Friday – Native American Christmas Tree

One of the 40 ornately decorated Christmas trees at Meijer Gardens

& Sculpture Park this holiday season. It is a real treat to see these

spectacular trees decorated in different cultural and ethnic themes.

It might spark memories from your childhood or appreciation for another

culture’s traditions. Whatever comes to mind, it helps you get into

the holiday spirit of Christmas, Tet, Ramadan or Kwanzaa.

SEARCH FOR GRAND RAPIDS HOMES

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Reindeer are Visiting Local Grand Rapids Libraries December 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

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Reindeer are Visiting Local Grand Rapids Libraries December 2011

It just isn’t Christmas if you don’t get to pet a real, live reindeer. Ask

your kids or grandkids, they will tell you. So put it on the calendar, the libraries

listed below will be hosting real reindeer from Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm.

So dress warmly, bring the camera, and tag yourself some reindeer this holiday

season.

Thursday, December 8, 4:00 PM – Alto branch
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch
Monday, December 12, 4:00 PM – Gaines Township branch
Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM – Plainfield Township branch
Wednesday, December 14, 3:00 PM – Caledonia Township branch
Thursday, December 15, 4:00 PM – Walker branch
Thursday, December 15, 6:30 PM – Grandville branch
Tuesday, December 20, 6:30 PM – Wyoming branch
Wednesday, December 21, 5:30 PM – Alpine Township branch
Wednesday, December 28, 2:00 PM – Kentwood branch
Friday, December 30, 2:00 PM – Byron Township branch

SEARCH FOR CALEDONIA HOMES

SEARCH FOR KENTWOOD HOMES

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