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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
Michigan Free Fishing Weekend June 12- 13, 2010
As summer in Michigan approaches, Michiganders start to
gravitate toward the 11,037 inland lakes, 36,350 miles of rivers
or streams, or the 3288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline available
for recreation in Michigan [ Included are 12,000 miles
of trout waters]. In fact, there is so much water
available, that wherever you are in Michigan, you are never
more than 6 miles away from a body of water.
If you have fond memories of fishing with your Dad or grand-
parents, then why not create your own memories this weekend?
The Michigan Dept of Natural Resources has declared that you can
fish in any Michigan inland or Great Lakes waters for all species of
fish – without a license – this weekend.
Please note that all fishing regulations still apply.
And don’t forget about safety. You are still required to follow
all watercraft laws. So, get out the poles, grab some bait,
and get fishing!
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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
From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its
Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover. The annual Reeds Lake
Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park in East
Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 19th, 2010.
This juried art fair, put on by and for Grand Valley Artists is a
local favorite because of the picturesque lakeside venue and the
wonderful selection of jewelry, photography, glass, pottery,
painting, watercolors, sculpture and more.
This year the festival is celebrating their 45th anniversary.
There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza,
which is a short walk from the site and in the middle of the
Wealthy Street merchants and restaurants in Gaslight Village.
Held rain or shine.
Over 140 artists from all over the country. Some will be old favorites,
others will be new to West Michigan. If art tickles your interests, or
you have a blank spot looking for that special piece….come out on
Saturday, June 29th, 2010 to East Grand Rapids Clothesline Art Fair.
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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
Movies in the Park are back this summer! East Grand Rapids Parks
and Recreation Dept in cooperation with the Kent District Library
and Macatawa Bank are showing 4 different FREE movies this summer
at John Collins Park on the shores of Reeds Lake. (weather permitting)
A large 30 foot inflatable screen will be the backdrop on Friday
evenings. These Free Family Friendly Events are back for the 4th year!
A hotdog or snack is available at The Mac Shack – which are
donating the proceeds to the Waterfront Park Project – Phase One.
The KDL Teen Group will be selling popcorn and candy to benefit teen
library programs.
The 2010 Movie Schedule is:
Friday July 16 Bedtime Stories starts at 9:20 pm
Friday July 3 – The Princess & The Frog – starts at 9:10 pm
Friday August 13 – Up starts at 8:50 pm
Friday August 27 – Imagine That starts at 8:30 pm
Summer Movie & Concert Hotline 940-4800 ext 300
So grab your blanket and/ or lawn chairs head out to the park early to
get your place.
Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate
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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
Forest Hills students have posted outstanding MEAP scores
for the 2009-2010 year. The Forest Hills students placed at
the top of the Kent County District and the State of Michigan
charts.
In Mathematics, Reading Science, and Social Studies the
percent of Forest Hills students continues to be higher
for every test than what was achieved overall by students
in the District & State. Some of the results already meet
the federal requirements of No Child Left Behind mandate
of 100% proficiency by 2014.
You can view Forest Hills Public Schools test scores here.
As state and federal governments have raised expectations
for student performance, Forest Hills students have recorded
higher levels of achievement. The school staff, parents and
students should be be proud of the effort and accomplishment
for this year’s test scores.
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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 Ottawa Hills neighborhood in Grand Rapids has had major construction
going on all winter. The new Christian Elementary School is going up
on the old Ottawa Hills High School campus. You can read about the
beginning phases on an earlier blog. This campus will serve a large area
and is eagerly anticipated. It is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.
We took a few new photos so you can see how it is shaping up.
We could hear the air hammers working away inside.
Lots of machinery and building equipment in evidence.
The former playground was kept intact and their is plenty of open space.
The view from the northwest corner of the lot, near Alexander Dr. SE.
This new facility will be located at: 1501 Fisk St SE
Old Ottawa/Iroquois Middle School
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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 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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We have been tracking the activity on Short Sales and Foreclosures
of our local Grand Rapids market for some time. They have become
a large share of our housing market here in West Michigan and sellers
must understand the fact that they have to compete with this segment
of the market and will for the next few years.
Experts in the financial markets have written extensively about the
increase in foreclosures, last month figures were estimated to be 3
million or more homes that are facing foreclosure in U.S. in the next
6-12 months.
1) What are buyers looking for when they search for a home?
As you can see from the graph above, this is the order of importance buyers
put in their home searches:
- Square Footage
- Bedrooms
- Baths
- Price
Price is number 4 behind Square Footage, Bedrooms, and Baths. So, will a
buyer always go for the distressed sale home over the traditional sale?
Apparently not. We hear from our buyer clients over and over that they
DO NOT WANT TO DO REPAIRS or UPDATING. They want to purchase a
home and get on with their life – not devote 6 months to 12 months of their
spare time and money on painting, repairs and updating.
BUT Price is the ultimate point of competition.
Price is the only thing left when you have 30 similar homes on the market
competing for the same buyers. Supply and Demand will continue to rule
the real estate housing market in the foreseeable future.
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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
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
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