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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebration
Grand Rapids July 4th Fireworks and Celebration will be held at
Ah Nab Awen Park along the Grand River in downtown Grand
Rapids. The evenings entertainment will start at 6 pm and
conclude with the fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
Schedule of Free Events:
6:00 pm – Octaglee Vocal Octet sing patriotic selections
6:15-6:45 pm – Spittin’ Image – 8th & 9th grade students play
contemporary and classic rock
7:00 –7:30 pm – Gabriel James – Alternative style
7:45 – 8:30 pm – Silversmith – Group plays original music from
blues to classic rock
8:30 – 9:15 pm – Four Finger Five – Band plays a unique mix of rock and blues
9:15 – 9:30 pm – Ralston Bowles – Popular West Michigan entertainer
9:30 – 10:30 pm – Natchez Trace – One of Michigan’s favorite Vocal Bands
10:30 pm – FIREWORKS!!!!
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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
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting free Music Concerts
on the Terrace Stage Friday nights this summer.
Starting on June 11th and running until August 27th, 2010 every
Friday night from 7-9 pm. Access to the Terrace Stage is free,
downtown market kiosks, plus food and beverages will be available.
Outdoor sketching, games for all ages and wonderful West Michigan
summer evenings in an urban setting – with live music!
The line up for Friday Nights at GRAM
Outdoor Summer Music Series – Summer 2010
June 11 La Famiglia – Hip Hop
June 18 DJ Brandon Hill – Techno
June 25 Groove Merchant – Urban Beats
July 2 End of Times Orchestra – Prog Rock
July 9 Chosen – R & B featuring Daniel Richardson
and Kathy LeMar
July 16 Pangea – Steel Drum Band
July 30 Side Pocket – Fusion
July 30 Big Organ – Organ Trio featuring Randy Marsh
Aug 6 David Hardin – Americana
Aug 13 Fainting Generals – Pop Rock
Aug 20 Bill Sears – Jazz Saxophone
Aug 27 An Dro – Celtic
The fun begins at 5 pm, music starts at 7 pm.
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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
Michigan is an agricultural state. In fact, in agricultural products,
Michigan is second only to California among the diversity of its
products. Agriculture and farming is a large segment of our local
West Michigan economy.
West Michigan is nationally known for its fruit production, including
blueberries, cherries, apples, grapes and peaches. Add to this local
organic farmers that sell to local restaurants and grocery stores and
you can see how important growing food is to our local economy.
We like to support local businesses and farmers. Local produce is
the best! So visit your local farmers’ Market in Kent County and
see what you have been missing. Fresh produce is here in Michigan
and available in most areas near you.
Ada MI Farmers’ Market – Community Church Parking Lot
Tuesdays June 22 – Sept. 28, 2010 2:00 – 7 pm
Project FRESH accepted
“Chef in the Market” cooking demonstration program, also accepting
food basket donations for delivery to food pantry
Allendale Famers’ Market – 6101 Lake Michigan Dr – Heritage Town
Square Parking Lot ( North side of Lake Michigan Dr) June – October
Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 am – 4 pm Project FRESH accepted
Byron Center Farmers’ Market – Pathway Church Parking Lot or
grassy area north of the Post Office – 8350 Byron Center Av.
May – October Saturday 8am-1 pm Project FRESH accepted.
Caledonia Michigan Farmers’ Market – M 37 & 100th St Intersection
Saturday 8am – 12 pm until Oct 30th 2010
Coopersville Farmers’ Market – North Main St parking lot pavilion
May 7- Oct 29 Wednesday 8 am – 1 pm Project FRESH accepted
Fulton Street Farmer’s Market – 1147 E. Fulton St Grand Rapids MI
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
May to Christmas
Grand Rapids South East Area Farmers’ Market
Corner of Franklin & Fuller Grand Rapids Michigan
June – October Thursday 10am – 4 pm
Project FRESH & Food Stamps accepted
Grand Rapids West Side Farmer’ Market
Alpine at 11th St ( City View Church) Grand Rapids Michigan
Thursday May 6 – October 7 Thursday 10am – 6:30 pm
Project FRESH accepted
Grandville Farmers’ Market – 4055 Maple St SW Grandville, MI
North of the Grandville Library
May 4 – Oct 19 Tuesday 8 am – 1 pm
Howard City Famers’ Market – 120 W. Edgerton at the White Pine Trail
staging area near the depot at Ensley and Edgerton St. Intersection
May 8 – October Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
Hudsonville Farmers’ Market & Crafts – 3302 Prospect St corner of
Prospect and School just off Chicago Dr.
June 2 – October 6, 2010 Wednesdays 8 am – 2 pm
Project FRESH accepted
Lowell MI Farmers’ Market – 225 S Hudson Lowell Fairgrounds
Thursdays May 13- Oct 7 2010 2 pm – 7 pm Handicap Parking Avail.
Metro Health Hospital Farmers’ Market– Metro Health Village
5900 Byron Center Ave Wyoming MI – easy access off M-6
May 6 – late Sept. 2010 Thursday 9am – 1 pm
Project FRESH accepted; free health screenings; live entertainment
Plainfield Township Farmers’ Market – 4411 Plainfield Ave NE
(corner of 5 Mile Rd and Plainfield Ave) adjacent to Fire Station # 3.
June 15 – Oct 14, 2010 Tuesday & Thursday 2 pm – 7 pm
Rockford MI Farmers’ Market – South Squires St Parking Lot off Main St
June 5 – Oct 30, 2010 Saturday 8 am – 1 pm
Walker Farmers’ Market – 4300 Remembrance Rd at Rylee’s Ace Hardware
Saturday June – Sept 8am – 2 pm
Link to Michigan Farmer’s Markets
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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
The inimitable Cheryl Wheeler is coming to Grand Rapids this week!
In concert at Fifth Third Ball Park on Saturday, April 10th, 2010.
Gates open at 6:30 pm, concert starts at 7:30 pm.
Special guest Nicholas James Thomasma
Part of the Pepsi Stadium Club Concert Series
Never heard of Cheryl Wheeler?
Cheryl is a prolific songwriter and talented performer. You have
probably heard her songs. She is very respected by her peers, as many
of them have recorded her songs.
Chery’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals,
Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus,
Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and
Holly Near. If they think she is great, then maybe you should find
out why they are fans.
Tickets are $20.00 Parking is free.
Cheryl’s website Tickets online
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The West Michigan White Caps will kick off their 2010 season
with a FREE exhibition game with Grand Valley State University
on Wednesday , April 7th, at 6 pm at Fifth Third Ballpark.
The official Whitecaps baseball season begins on Thursday,
April 8 at Lake County, OH. The first home game is scheduled
for Sunday April 11th against the 2009 Midwest League Champion
Fort Wayne TinCaps at 2 pm. This is also Family Day
– Kids Eat Free – sponsored by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
They are sponsoring 2 of these events in April.
You can go to the website www.whitecapsbaseball.com for ticket information.
Admission to this event is free.
There is always something happening in Grand Rapids! We try to keep
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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
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We attended an inspiring event sponsored by Rapid Growth Media
and Michigan State Housing Development Authority last night at
the Wealthy Street Theatre. This was the first in a year long series
of events. This premier event was called “Touting Michigan”.
Rapid Growth brought together 5 panelists that are each individually
promoting Michigan, our state economy and image, and doing
something positive about rebuilding our state.
The message was clear – We have to do it ourselves!
Panelists from left to right are:
Sean Mann from Let’s Save Michigan
John Bell from Michigan Awesome
Lisa Diggs from Buy Michigan Now
Kevin Buist from Michigan by Choice
Neil Yaremchuk from Made in Michigan
and Moderator Jennifer Pascua
From Neil Yaremchuk: If we buy just $10 worth of Michigan made
products every week, we would pump $37 million back into our
local economies. This means JOBS!!
Think Michigan First, Buy Local, and support your local
businesses and farmers. It is actually cheaper and greener.
Why send our hard earned Michigan money elsewhere?
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Major remodeling on the I-96 expressway starting at the bridge over the
Grand River in Grand Rapids and running to Fuller Street exit is being
announced by Michigan Department of Transportation through a novel
method – a YouTube video.
The video takes you on a completed trip through the new proposed
highway, from both directions, east & west. It shows the 4 bridges
that will be replaced: Diamond, Lafayette, Eastern, and Coit Avenues.
This $40 Million project is part of American Recovery & Reinvestment
Act benefits. A new south wall, landscape beautification and new
signage and lighting will be added along this two mile driveway to
downtown Grand Rapids.
Article here but the best information is covered in the video.
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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
We love to try new places to eat, especially for lunch. But Marie
Catrib’s in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids is an old
favorite. We have friends, John & Betsy who live in Heritage Hill
and Marie’s is a great place to meet.
The atmosphere is cozy and warm. The restaurant is always busy.
And the food is unusual and delicious. I prefer the vegetarian,
local products, my spouse prefers traditional fare. At Marie’s,
both of us are happy with the selections.
On our recent visit, I ordered the veggie Sweet Potato and
Quinoa burger [heavenly and huge] while my pard ordered the
Turkey Rueben [messy but delish].
Marie Catrib’s From the Street
East Hills is the center of the universe.
A take-out case is loaded with great offerings.
Marie Catrib’s is located at 1001 Lake Dr SE Grand Rapids MI
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Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Grand Rapids Michigan is a diverse metropolitan area comprised of
many local cities and communities that surround the city of
Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids metro area is the second largest
“city” in Michigan with a population around 1 million.
West Michigan is a beautiful 4 season area of Michigan that has lots
of hardwood forests, rolling hills, Lake Michigan shoreline, hundreds
of lakes and rivers, and a thriving, diverse work environment with
educated workers. We have 25 colleges and universities in our
area, including the new Michigan State Medical School on the
“Medical Mile” in downtown Grand Rapids with a student population
of around 32,000+ students.
Getting To Know Grand Rapids:
Since pictures speak louder than words, we have links to photos
& videos of some of our local communities:
Ada Michigan is a small community southeast of Grand Rapids with
an excellent school system and lots of suburban homes.
Caledonia Michigan is a small suburban community that has farms
and a rural setting.
East Grand Rapids is a city bordering on Grand Rapids that has
lovely older homes, an excellent school system, and excellent city services,
including community events, and over 100 miles of plowed city
sidewalks in the winter.
Kentwood Michigan is a suburban community southeast of Grand
Rapids with businesses, such as Steelcase, one of the nation’s largest
office furniture manufacturers and lots of suburban housing subdivisions,
both new and established, plus rental communities for housing options.
Lowell Michigan is a small community east of Grand Rapids with a
vibrant business community, excellent school system, and a mixture of
older homes and newer subdivisions, all centered around the Flat River.
Rockford Michigan is a small community north of Grand Rapids
on the Rogue River. It is home to the global shoe manufacturer, Wolverine
Worldwide [Merrell, Patagonia, Harley Davidson brands], but has a small
town feeling with unique boutiques, shops, and wonderful restaurants.
Many newer homes, established subdivisions and older homes populate
the Rockford area.
Quality of Life in Grand Rapids:
Grand Rapids Michigan Rated 5th Most Affordable Housing in US -
Aug 21, 2009 – CNN Money has rated the top cities in affordable housing.
Top Schools in West Michigan – 6-15-2009 – Six West Michigan public
Schools were rated in the top 1500 schools in the nation by Newsweek.
Spectrum Hospital Ranks in Nation’s Top 100
Restaurants in the Grand Rapids Area:
Good Eats – Marie Catrib’s in the East Hills Neighborhood of Grand Rapids offers
unusual fare in a friendly atmosphere.
The Thornapple Daily Grill in Ada, Michigan – March 9, 2008 –Nestled in
heart of downtown Ada near the Thornapple River, this Gilmore
Restaurant is a favorite with local patrons for lunch or dinner.
More than Tacos at Taquitos Mexican Grill – Aug 1, 20009 – Located in
the old Herkimer Hotel, no dark and dingy digs here.
First Choice for Chinese in Forest Hills = First Wok – Dec 4, 2009 – Located in
the heart of Cascade, this Chinese Restaurant is one of our favorites.
The Grille Restaurant at Watermark Country Club – March 9, 2008 -
Serving fresh local foods when possible, this restaurant is always
busy. Whether you stop in for a business lunch or have a quick
meal after you play nine holes, you can’t go wrong here.
The Monterey Grille in Caledonia – March 9,2009 – A great local place
for breakfast or an after work get-together at the sports bar.
Recreation in Grand Rapids:
Art Prize – Sept 24, 2009 – Planned to be an annual event in Grand Rapids,
Art Prize took the city by storm this year with over $250K in prizes,
artists from all over the world bringing their art creations to GR.
Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey – May 11, 2009 – A Night at a Griffins
Play-off Game
White Caps Baseball Signals Spring – March 15, 2009 – Opening day
for the local AA Team is much anticipated in Grand Rapids.
Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park – The Sculptures;
The Conservatory ; The Children’s Garden ; Butterfly Exhibit
Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series 2010 – April 26, 2010 –
16 concerts held at the Outdoor Amphitheater.
Grand Haven – Aug 24, 2009 – Coast Guard City is a great destination for
tourists and Michigan day trippers, like ourselves.
Golf in West Michigan -
Roselle Park – Nov 6, 2009 – Natural Habitat Refuge on the Grand River
with an observation tower, viewing deck, canoe/kayak launch, miles of
walking trails.
Grand Rapids Golf – With over 900 courses in West Michigan, it could
take a few months to play them all. A few local golf course articles &
photos.
Real Estate Information for Buyers & Sellers:
Which Mortgage Do I Choose? – Key questions to ask yourself and
lenders before you finalize your mortgage.
Buying Foreclosed Homes is NOT FUN! – May 6, 2008 –
A few buying tips on foreclosed properties. Be Aware. Be Prepared.
Use a Seasoned Buyer’s Agent.
Are you Looking for your Grand Rapids Dream Home? – May 13, 2008 –Lots
of internet searches for the perfect home are being done right now.
Sellers Beware! Avoid 11 Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds, even
Thousands of Dollars!
The difference between a profitable, seamless
transaction and a break even, miserable experience is often a fine line.
Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Before You List Your Home – Crucial
areas of expertise your Realtor should possess.
Homes in Greater Grand Rapids Area:
Grand Rapids Michigan Homes Search
East Grand Rapids Michigan Homes Search
Caledonia Michigan Homes Search
Kentwood Michigan Homes Search
Rockford Michigan Homes Search
Wyoming Michigan – Search for Homes
Search Luxury Grand Rapids Homes
Grand Rapids – Condos for Sale
Kentwood Condos for Sale
Waterfront Homes for Sale
No one wants to get ill and end up in the hospital. But life happens.
We get sick, we get in accidents, we fall off ladders and break bones,
we have babies. When this happens it is very comforting to know
you have an excellent hospital in your local area that will be able to
care for you until you recover.
Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan we are very fortunate to have one of the
nation’s best hospitals to care for our citizens in need of health care.
Spectrum Health has 7 Hospitals and more than 140 service sites.
Spectrum Health’s 14,000 employees, 1,500 medical staff members
and 2,000 volunteers are a major part of our community and our economy,
providing $98.6 million in community benefit during its 2007 fiscal year.
Spectrum Health has earned more than 50 national awards during the
past 10 years. A recent study recognized Spectrum Health as one of
the best hospitals in the country for the sixth time in 10 years.
Spectrum Health was included on the list of Thomson Healthcare’s
100 Top Hospitals for 2007.
The winners were announced in the March 17, 2008 issue of
Modern Healthcare magazine.
The 100 Top Hospitals have higher survival rates, keep more patients complication-free, and have lower expenses-all while maintaining financial stability. Thomson Healthcare estimates that if all Medicare inpatients received the same level of care as those in the 100 Top Hospitals winners:
- more than 120,000 additional patients would survive each year
- nore than 138,000 patient complications would be avoided annually
- expenses would decline by an aggregate $6.2 billion a year
- the average patient stay would decrease by more than half a day
If you are planning on relocating to Grand Rapids Michigan, you can rest assured your medical needs will be in good hands.
Spectrum Health facts taken from Spectrum Health website – press releases
