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Things to do in Grand Rapids

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Easter Dinner Buffets


Easter LilyThis 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 ...

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

What's Happening This Weekend Around Grand Rapids?


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 ...

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day


St. Patrick

Start with a special St. Patrick's day breakfast at McFadden's on Ionia in downtown Grand Rapids. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and there will be music, prizes, t-shirts and special give-aways.

Continue on over to the intersection of Lyon NW and Monroe Ave for the St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade will end at ...

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Get Ready for Golf Season


Golf CourseI can't wait to get back on the golf course.  If you're anything like me, it seems I start all over again every season - that is when it comes to my skills and technique.  Here are some places to go and practice your swing until the weather changes.

*  Maple Hill North Golf Outlet on Alpine Avenue in Comstock Park. - Play a virtual ...

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Grand Rapids


Ice Skating

1. 3rd Annual Outhouse 500 in Coopersville just 20 miles outside of Grand Rapids.  Appropriately named, the featured event will be an "outhouse" race.  Many teams will compete to see who can get their outhouse over the finish line first.  In addition, there will be a chili cook-off, beer tent, luau and euchre tournament. The Outhouse 500 team parade ...

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Josh Groban comes to Grand Rapids


Arbor Mortgage company is bringing pop/classical singer Josh Groban to the Grand Rapids area. Josh will perform at the Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, 2/20. The concert begins at 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Tickets range from $49.50-$79.50. This would make a great "late" Valentine's Day date.

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Calling All Golfers....


              Golf Clubs                                Golf Ball

To the 19th Annual West Michigan Golf Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.  The show begins today at 4 p.m. and will continue through Sunday afternoon. 

If you're anything like me you can wait to swing that club again.  Well, thanks to this event we don't have to wait.  The high ceilings and open space make for ...