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If life gives you lemons…make lemonade. Well, the residents of Grand
Rapids Michigan don’t need lemonade lessons or snow fun lessons, either.
With the surprise snowfall of about 10 inches and a couple more inches added
yesterday, we have SNOW!! When you put kids & a day off school together,
you get lots of Snow Fun!!
The best sledding hills are where you find them…this one is on a nearby
church backyard.
Lots of energy is being spent here, the low carbon emission type,
perfect for that hot cocoa remedy for cold hands, feet, and faces.
When the uphill climb gets slower and slower, it is a sure signal that it is
time to pack up your gear and head home.
A neighbor made this impromptu snowman. I love the innovative
hat.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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The First Wok Restaurant at 6740 Old 28th Street in the heart of Cascade
is one of our favorite lunch spots. We enjoy the pleasant surroundings,
the smiling service, but most of all, we love the food.
We aren’t adventurous when it comes to foreign specialties but we
have eaten Chinese cuisine for years all over the US. First Wok is the
best Chinese restaurant we have been to in the Grand Rapids area.
The egg drop soup is not just a few morsels swimming in broth, it is
chock full of vegetables, shrimp, and seasoned just right. A perfect
appetizer for most people, it can be almost a whole meal, along with
an eggroll.
Since we aren’t big fans of hot, spicy foods we can’t testify directly
for those dishes, although our friends seem to like them. We can say
we get lots of freshly cooked Chinese dinners, served with flair. If you
haven’t been to First Wok, you should give it a try. Note: there are
other First Wok locations in Grand Rapids, sadly, these don’t come up
to the standards we experienced at the restaurant in Cascade.
We snapped a few photos of the interior when we were at lunch last week.
We have received no remuneration or compensation for our review of
First Wok Restaurant.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
I guess I am still a kid at heart. What a thrill to wake up and see the
white crystals of snow coating everything in sight! Needless to say,
with the amount of snow we received, it is a “Snow Day” for most
of the kids in Grand Rapids area. While it is not inconvenient for me,
it is for most people. Roads are slippery, traffic is slow and commute
times are much longer than our normal speedy travel.
I took a few photos so you can see what we woke up to in GR this
morning.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the
Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse
business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,
plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Would your kindergartener come home and ask for a bowl of cereal
in Mandarin Chinese? If you live in the Forest Hills School System
in Grand Rapids Michigan, this isn’t as far fetched as it sounds.
The Meadowbrook Elementary School is home to the Forest Hills
Chinese Immersion Program. This program is the first of its kind in
West Michigan. The program just received a Federal Grant of $238,000
for the first year. If all program objectives are met, it will receive
additional funds for the next 2 years.
Leaders in Forest Hills educational community decided to add Mandarin
Chinese Immersion to their bilingual offerings with the assistance
of Michigan State University’s Confucius Institute. Currently 2
Chinese teachers are on the school faculty to give students in
the program an early start in bilingual education.
The Forest Hills District is continuing to expand Mandarin language
courses at middle and high school levels. With 55 percent of the
world’s population speculated to be from Asia in the year 2025 and
5 percent from North America, being fluent in Chinese will be a real
asset in the future business world.
Forest Hills also has a Spanish Immersion Program running at the
Ada Vista Elementary School.
Additional Forest Hills Schools Articles:
Forest Hills Schools Get Face-Lifts This Summer
Forest Hills Schools Update 2009
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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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We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The homes listed below are probably dated and would need
updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos
at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.
They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs
& mechanicals.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the
basement, even if finished.
The list for October 2009 is 19 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $39.17 to $137.56
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is
$288,900 for Oct 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.
This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade
Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the
city of Kentwood.
Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures, short sales
and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition
The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
8245 Fulton St E $59,900 1124 Sq Ft $53.29/SqFt
383 Pettis Ave NE $79,900 2040 Sq Ft $39.17/SqFt
6225 Acropolis Dr $58,000 1114 /SqFt $52.06/SqFt
6342 Wainscot Dr SE $84,900 1224 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $84,900 1536 Sq Ft $55.27/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd SE $89,900 1788 Sq Ft $50.28/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.37/SqFt
1890 Leffingwell Ave $105,400 2128 SqFt $49.53/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1789 Grand Ct NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd $139,900 2023 Sq Ft $69.15/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $139,900 1557 Sq Ft $137.56/SqFt
6931 Sandy Lane Dr $159,900 2600 Sq Ft $71.90/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72/Sq/Ft
2669 Cascade Springs $ 179,900 2590 SqFt $69.46/SqFt
4287 Woodside Oakes $189,741 2736 Sq Ft $69.35/SqFt
2328 Dean Lake Ave $199,900 2757 SqFt $72.51/SqFt
8801 Fulton St E $288,900 4132 Sq Ft $69.92/SqFt
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2009
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You might have to really look at this picture to see the details.
When I went to our local food store recently, I needed to to make a
necessary stop. When I saw the bathroom, I had to go to my car and get
get my camera to take this shot above. Our local grocery store is one of
the best I have ever been in. They listen to their customers and try to
make life easier and more convenient for them.
We (and everyone we know) love Forest Hills Foods. This is just one of a
dozen reasons. If you have little children, would they like to go to the
bathroom where they can have a stool and sink at their height?
Would it make it a fun experience for them? You bet!
Thanks again, Forest Hills Foods, for thinking about your customer’s
grocery store experience.
West Michigan has 4 seasons and fall or autumn is one of our favorites.
The foliage on the trees is yellow, red, orange, shades of green, and
brown. It all combines to paint lovely colors all over our landscape.
We captured a few photos of the fall season here in Ada Michigan
on the Thornapple River this last weekend. All were take from
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club near the Gerald R Ford International
Airport, just southeast of Grand Rapids.
In fact, we joke that it is the TCPB course here…….trains, cars,
planes, and boats can all be seen and heard from the course.
We had an airboat travel down the river while we were playing
but I didn’t get my camera out in time to catch it in a photo.
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This was captured yesterday playing golf at Thornapple Pointe Golf Course
on the Thornapple River in Grand Rapids Michigan.
My friend, Paul, and I got in a quick 18 holes in the afternoon.
The golf course was pretty open which left me time to snap a few shots
of our local scenery. This little maple is putting on quite a show!
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Ada Township Park Participates in Connecting Families with Nature Saturday Sept 19, 2009 ~ Free Ada MI Event
The Kent Conservation District is holding a Kick Off Event for their
Nature Passport Program. These local events will be held at local
parks and Nature Areas this fall. The events are to encourage
families to enjoy outdoor activities and your local park resources.
Ada Township Parks and Recreation – Invites families throughout
Kent County to come out and enjoy a family day at Ada Township
Park. You can pick up your “Passport for Adventure”. Check in
at the Park Shelter to register and get your “Passports” and then
you can have a range of free activities for your day at the park.
Saturday Activities include:
- Learning Center with nature artifacts and hands on science exhibits
- Free racquets to borrow for tennis and pickle ball
- Nature trails through woods and prairie with interpreters
- Paved bike paths for walking & biking
- Free fishing poles and bait to borrow at the fish pond
- Scavenger hunts in the Arboretum
- Balls for playing basketball & soccer
- Plus additional fun ideas to help you enjoy your day at the park
Event Information :
Location Ada Park 1180 Buttrick Ave. Ada MI 49301
Date/Time: Sept 19, 2009 10am to 2pm
Additional Saturday Sept 19 Events are planned at these Nature Centers:
Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve
Howard Christensen Nature Center
Wittenbach/Wege Agri-Science and Environmental Education Center
