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WZZM 13 recently disclosed that President George Bush was planning a "surprise visit" to the Grand Rapids area this week.  It is reported that he will speak Friday at 1p.m. at the East Grand Rapids High School.  The

The former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to visit Grand Rapids on June 18 where he is slated to speak at an Economic Club Meeting.

The Mrs. Michigan America Pageant will be held this weekend in Grand Rapids at the Wealthy Street Theater. Mrs. Michigan is a part of the Mrs. America organization. The pageant gives married women the opportunity to compete, and speak/work for causes that are important to them. Pageant night will be on Saturday, and the doors of the theater will open at 6 p.m., with the actual pageant beginning at 7:30 ...

This upcoming Sunday is known as Easter Sunday for many people. Whether you see this as a time to celebrate family, faith or just the coming of Spring, here are a couple of places to dine for Easter in Grand Rapids.

The Ravines Restaurant @ the Ravine's Golf Course (http://www.ravinesgolfclub.com/content.php?link=Easter%20Brunch.php) in Saugatuck (just outside of Grand Rapids).  Restaurant overlooks the golf course, beautiful ...

Grand Rapids is currently under a snow and blowing snow advisory.  Is it spring or what around here?  There were multiple automobile accidents this morning, and even one rollover accident, due to slippery roads.  It was reported that dispatchers were having trouble responding due to the high volume of calls this morning.  Sounds more like January or ...

This Friday will be the first chance for Grand Rapids to see Sun Ming Ming, the 7'9" basketball player from China in action.  The Grand Rapids Flight will take on Lansing at 7:30 p.m. at Northpointe Christian High School located at 3101 Leonard Street in Grand Rapids.  See you there!   Grand Rapids Flight website - http://iblhoopsonline.com/teamGrandRapids.asp

It's that season again.  In the spring/summer, many charities depend upon walkers/runners to help them raise money for their causes.  These walks/races can be great fun for families, churches and other groups.  Here is a list of upcoming charity walks/races in the Grand Rapids area:

Grand Rapids Kidney Walk - April 29, 2007; to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.  Contact Kathie Cosgrove @ (616) ...

Hurricane on the Bayou - 2D is showing for the last time in the IMAX Theater at Celebration Cinema North in Grand Rapids.  Hurricane on the Bayou is a documentary about Louisiana before and after Hurricane Katrina.  The last opportunity to see it in our neighborhood is today and tomorrow.  Visit the site for time and ticket information - http://www.celebrationcinema.com/index.php?pid=210.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Grand Rapids?  Here are some ideas:

The NCAA Division 1 Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Championship begins on Friday, 3/23.  See previous posts for more information.  The tournament will continue throughout the weekend.   Teams competing include Notre Dame and Alabama-Huntington.  All games will be played at the Van Andel Arena in GR.
State of Michigan Play Festival in ...

The NCAA Division 1 Championship (Midwest Region), will be hosted this year at the Van Andel in Grand Rapids.  The teams competing are to be announced.   The tournament will be held on March 23 & March 24.  Friday's games will be @ 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday's championship game @ 8:30 p.m.  The winner will advance to the Frozen Four.  Tickets are $65 and include ...

If you've never heard of the Grand Rapids Flight, now is the time to pay attention.  The Grand Rapids Flight, of the International Basketball League (IBL), just signed the world's tallest basketball player.   23 year old Sun Ming Ming of China is 7' 9" tall and will be the starting center for the Flight this season.  He of course hopes that playing for the Flight is ...