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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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Michigan's Adventure opens for the season with a new ride

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:11am
Michigan's Adventure opens for the season with a new ride

MUSKEGON, Mich.--  A lakeshore attraction is officially open for the season.

Michigan’s Adventure opened its gates May 22. The amusement park features a new attraction this year—Lakeside Gliders—which is an interactive flying ride for all ages.  Riders of Lakeside Gliders can control their flying vehicle with a moveable front wing as it picks up speed.

Michigan’s Adventure ticket prices range from $10 to $30.  On May 26 and May 27, the park will offer free admission to members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve.

The water portion of the amusement park, WildWater Adventure Waterpark, opens May 26. 

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Muskegon County to host free County Parks Day May 4

Submitted by Susie Hughes, Reporting from Muskegon
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:00am

The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners invites you to visit Muskegon County Pioneer Park or Twin Lake Park on May 4 for free.

This inaugural event starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and runs through 4 p.m.

Pioneer Park is a 145 acre park offers camping, swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, tennis, softball, basketball and volleyball. The park is filled with a variety of mixed oak, maple, white pine and hemlock pine trees. Pioneer is Muskegon’s  largest and most popular park. Pioneer Park is located on Lake Michigan and has over 2,000 feet of white sandy beach frontage. The park is located close to Michigan's Adventure amusement park, USS Silversides WWI Submarine Museum, art museums, theaters, summer festivals and other Muskegon County attractions. Pioneer Park is located on Lake Michigan on Scenic Drive, north of Muskegon. Take U.S.

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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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In the Garden: April’s Promise

Submitted by Women's LifeStyle, Women's LifeStyle
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 11:12am
In the Garden: April’s Promise

 

In April, I always dream of daffodils.

Just the thought of them, yellow as sunshine, and the gardens starting to come to life outside my windows, makes me swoon. This is more than spring fever.

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United Methodist Church of the Dunes Hosting Haiti Bike Ride

Submitted by Pam Mettler, Writer, Book Reviewer and Marketing Consultant
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 11:00am
United Methodist Church of the Dunes Hosting Haiti Bike Ride

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. —Cycling enthusiasts are being urged to register now for “Haiti Ride 2013”.

The annual bike ride raises funds to support villagers and residents in the island nation of Haiti, as it continues its rebuilding efforts in the wake of the 2010 quake, three recent hurricanes and cholera epidemic.  United Methodist Church of the Dunes (UMCD), at 717 Sheldon Road in Grand Haven, will serve again as the host site for the bike tour.

Haiti Ride 2013 will be held from Wednesday, June 12 through Saturday, June 15.

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Cast your semi-final vote in our Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 2:17pm
Cast your semi-final vote in our Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge

The WZZM 13 Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge  is in the semi-final round.

 RT London (My Town Grand Rapids North) is taking on Terryberry (My Town Grand Rapids Central). The winner of that match up will take on the winner of the battle between REY Longboard Trucks (My Town Muskegon)  and Hudsonville Ice Cream .

Click HERE to download the full bracket.

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