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Cascade Hospital for Animals is holding a canine blood drive on Saturday,
November 14th, 2009 from 10am to 5 pm at their facility, 6730 Cascade
Road SE, Grand Rapids Michigan.
Blood donation is a simple procedure, taking less than 30 minutes, and does
not require anesthesia or sedation. Dogs must be healthy, friendly,
50 pounds or over, between one and six years old. parasite free, current
on vaccinations, have no heart murmur, and not taking the following
medications: thyroid, Phenobarbital, NSAIDS, steroid therapy, or allergy
injections.
If accepted for the donation drive, the pet will receive approximately
$235 worth of blood work performed free.
If interested, call 949-0960 or mail chfa@chfa.net.
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Ada Michigan – Ada Village Trick or Treat at Ada Village Shops &
Fire Hall Open House Sat. Oct 31st 5-6pm
Cascade Michigan – Halloween Open House at 2865 Thornhills Ave
Fire Station: Oct 31st 6-8pm
East Grand Rapids MI – Halloween Saturday Oct 31st 6-8 pm
Grand Rapids MI – Halloween Event Activities in GR from Jack the Ripper to
corn mazes, something for everyone.
Kentwood MI – Kentwood Halloween Hoopla – Oct 31st Woodland Mall
4-6pm Free Event – must pre-register by Oct 27th
Lowell MI – Oct 31st – Halloween – 6-8pm
Rockford MI – Trick or Treating City of Rockford Sat October 31st. Sirens will sound to start and finish or recommended hours 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Keep your porch light on if participating. Drive slowly to protect our children!
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have moved people in and out of their homes here for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
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Forest Hills (Ada Cascade) MI Real Estate Absorption Report
Forest Hills is actually a school district in Ada – Cascade MI. This market
is always active. These Grand Rapids suburban communities have
wonderful neighborhoods, some new and some older with Top Ranked
Forest Hills Public Schools, and private schools, such as Ada Christian
& St Roberts that attract many home owners.
This report will cover the April 1, 2009 to July 30, 2009 real estate
market activity.

Forest Hills MI Listings over $300,000
The absorption rate for Forest Hills MI is 13.3 months, which means if no
new listings come on the market, it will take 13.3 months to sell the existing
$ 300K+ homes at the current rate of sale. This rate is down significantly
from last month, sold prices are inching upward. Inventory is down slightly,
but sales are holding fairly steady. Your Forest Hills home has a good chance
to sell if it is in good condition and priced correctly.
$300,000+ Homes
227 Active Forest Hills Listings
Average price of $626,539
Average price/square foot $202.82
Low price of $305,000
High price of $2,700,000.
Sold Forest Hills Listings 50
Average sold price $478,188
Average Sold price/sq ft $ 162.00
Lowest sold price $310,000
Highest sold price $1,100,000
Pending Listings 18
Forest Hills Active Listings $50,000 – $300,000
The Absorption rate for Forest Hills homes in this price range is 5.47
months, which means that if no new homes enter the market, at the
current rate of sales, it will take 5.47 months to sell all current inventory.
This is down from last month, but still within normal range.
Forest Hills Active Listings 230
Average Active Price $208,088
Average Active Price/SqFt $118.34
Average Active Days on the Market 105
High Active Price $300,000
Low Active Price $59,900
Sold Forest Hills Listings 119
Average Sold Price $195,384
Average Sold Price/sq ft $101.73
Average Sold Days on the Market 89 Days
High Sold Price $300,000
Low Sold price is $53,000
Pending Sales 49
Market Synopsis: Although the absorption rate is one of the lowest in
the area, for the under 300K homes, this market area is finally seeing
some stabilization in market prices. With less active listings coming on
the market, competition will be tighter for Forest Hills buyers.
Forest Hills MI Top Best Buy Homes ~ July 2009
Forest Hills RE Market Reports 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Public Schools Update 2009
If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or
Forest Hills MI Homes, please contact me directly:
email: terry@terrywestbrook.com
ph. 1-888-240-1968 x 0
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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Photo of Forest Hills Eastern High School by Bonnie Westbrook
The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE CONCERTS in Cascade Michigan at Leslie Tassell Park in July & August.
Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of July & August 2009 7 PM
The 2009 Events Scheduled:
July 9th – The Scottville Clown Band – Over 40 Clowns – A fun family event!
July 23rd – Come On Over! - From the popular Children’s TV show
August 13th – The Great Lakes Chorus – Barbershop Quartet
August 27th – Boogie Woogie Babies – A Revue of all the great girl groups!
Alternate Rain Location – Cascade Public Library – Wisner Center
Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks Dusk 7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across from Amway) ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Pancake Breakfast 8:00AM Ada Fire Station
4th of July Parade 10:00 AM Ada Village Green
Entertainment/Activities 1:00- 3:00 Ada Village Green
Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks Dusk 7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across
from Amway) ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Friends of the Library Book Sale 8:30 AM – 3:30PM Cascade Public Library
Bicycle Parade 10 AM Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
**Parade Participants must wear a bike helmet – forms available 8:30-9:45 AM at Back Parking Lot of of Forest Hills Admin Building – lineup begins at 9:45AM at church parking lot.
Main Parade 10:30 AM Cascade Rd SE to 28th St, west up 28th St to Jacksmith
Street Fair Begins 11:30 AM Free Games , Rides for kids & adults, elephant rides, train rides, animal petting zoo, Food Booths, Clowns & more.. Cascade Library Grounds
Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 12:-12:45 PM Stage at Library Grounds
Canoe Race 1:00PM Tassell Park to Camelback Bridge ( register at Tassell Park 12:30 PM )
Cascade Chorale 12:55 – 1:15 PM Stage at Library Grounds
Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 1:15PM-2:00PM Stage at Library Grounds
Big Dog Taekwon-Do Demonstrations 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM Stage at Library
Live Music Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 2:30 –3:15 PM Stage at Library
Closing of the Celebration 3:30 PM





