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Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

Hail to the Chiefs - Both President Bush & Former President Clinton Planning to Visit Grand Rapids


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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.

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Mrs. Michigan America Pageant


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 ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Is It Spring or What?


Driving in the snowGrand 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 ...

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

1st Chance to See 7'9" Basketball Player in Action


BasketballThis 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

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Upcoming Charity Walks/Races


Charity RaceIt'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) ...

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Last Chance!


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.

Friday, March 16th, 2007

NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey Tournament Coming to GR


HockeyThe 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 ...

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

7' 9" Tall Basketball Player Signs With the Grand Rapids Flight


ScoreboardIf 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 ...

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

West Michigan's Women's Expo


West Michigan WomenWill be held in at the DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids beginning March 9 and continuing through March 11.  This is said to be the largest event for women in the region.  Tickets are $5 in advance, and $7 on the day of the show.  On both Friday and Saturday the show will open at 10 a.m. and close at ...

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Fun Wedding Planning Event Held This Weekend


Wedding CakeBrides & grooms to be, make your way to Holland, Michigan (a small city just outside of Grand Rapids) for an annual Wedding Walk & Bridal Extravaganza.  The event will begin on Friday, Feb. 23 (hours are from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and will continue through Saturday, Feb. 24 (hours from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.).  Activities will include two fashion shows, over ...