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Caledonia Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebration
Caledonia’s July 4th 2010 celebration will be held on Saturday,
July 3rd, 2010 at Caledonia Lakeside Park.
List of Caledonia July 3rd 2010 Events:
8:00 AM – The Kilt Klassic 5K Run
10:30 AM The Parade
12:00 Noon Stage Entertainment
Throughout the day there will be games, food, Antique Tractor Pull,
and fun for the whole family.
10:00 pm – Fireworks at dusk
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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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Rockford Michigan is celebrating the 42nd Annual Start of Summer
Celebration June 10- 13th, 2010
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 42nd Annual
Start of Summer Celebration with carnival rides, crafters, food
vendors, entertainment and free children’s activities, Water Ball &,
Bed Race competitions, parade and fireworks. This event begins
on Thursday night, June 10 with community night. Contact the
Chamber office for details – 616-866-2000
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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
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
2010 Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts on the Lowell Michigan Showboat
Lowell is a pretty little city on the Flat River just east of Ada &
Grand Rapids. In fact, it takes us about fifteen minutes to drive there,
which we do quite often.
Lowell ShowBoat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series 2010
Thursday night this summer, there is a FREE CONCERT from 7 to 9pm
at the Riverwalk in Lowell on the Showboat stage. The concerts are
wheelchair accessible, free parking, there is bleacher seating or bring
your own chair.
The Flat River Grill is offering food and a cash bar, as well as other
vendors along the Riverwalk plaza.
NOTE: Construction on the Flat River Bridge in the center of Lowell will
complicate parking and traffic as it only goes one way – east – at this point.
The detour takes you out to Grand River Drive and then back to M 42 on
the return trip west to Grand Rapids.
Summer Concert Line Up Thursday Nights June 17th – August 26th
June 17th – Bronk Brothers Band – ( Rockin’ Hillbilly)
June 24th – Kathy Lamar & the Bob Van Stee Trio ( Jazz, R & B, Blues)
July 1st – Boogie Woogie Babies – (a 1940’s Musical Revue)
July 8th – Madcap, Kane and Maxwell Street (Acoustic Blues- American Roots)
July 15th – Alive and Well ( Classic Rock/Pop)
July 23rd – River City Jazz Ensemble – ( Jazz)
July 30th – Lynn Thompson Band (eclectic)
Aug 6 th – Eyde Evans Hyde & MacNaughton Trio (Jazz, Blues. Pop)
Aug 13th- No Show at Riverwalk – 4-H Fair – Performing at the Fair
The Black Canyon Bluegrass Band ; Patchwork Bluegrass Band
Aug 20th – Dewsouth – (Rockin’ Country)
Aug 26th – Argentucky Blues Band – ( Blues)
As you can see by this photo, there is an awesome shade tree to sit
under, over by the river or in the bleachers.
A great line up of local talent for your summer enjoyment. Come on out
and enjoy an evening in Lowell, Michigan.
Lowell Area Arts Council and Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce are
joint sponsors. More information on their web sites.
If you would like information about Grand Rapids, Ada or Lowell Homes,
please contact me directly: toll free at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
Copyright 2010 All rights reserved
Photos of Lowell Showboat Concerts by Bonnie Westbrook
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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
We invite you to visit our world famous Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We will share our recent snowy winter scenes with you. It usually doesn’t look like this until January or February, but it certainly is getting us in the Holiday mood. This is just a sampling of the 200+ sculptures that are here at the park permanently.
If you get a chance to visit Grand Rapids, don’t miss the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Former President Jimmy Carter called it a "National Treasure." We would love to have you come for a visit and see for yourself.
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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
Roselle Park in Ada Michigan along the Grand River is 247 acre park that is
a dedicated Natural Habitat Refuge. On a rainy Saturday a few weeks
ago, we stopped and took a few photos. It was cold and windy but
the fall colors were great. We walked on one of the trails along the Grand
River. A very peaceful place to visit. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
These silos were left from the previous owner of the property. The one with
the stars on top has been made into a 9 story observation tower.
View from the observation tower toward the Grand River
On the walking trail along the river.
The Grand River, the longest river in Michigan. It starts near Hillsdale MI and
winds it’s way north then west, eventually emptying into Lake Michigan.
This spot is just north of the confluence of the Thornapple River at Ada MI.
Additional information on Roselle Park:
Roselle Park Nature Preserve on the Grand River
Roselle Park Flood Stage Spring 2009 Video
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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 assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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Autumn is a picturesque time of year here in West Michigan. We
have lots of rivers, lakes, fall color, and lots of wildlife. This series
of photos lets you see a few residents of the Thornapple River at
their daily routine. The Thornapple River flows into the Grand River,
the longest in the state at Ada Michigan. Needless to say, a haven for wildlife year round. This gaggle of geese was just off the
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club in southeastern Kent County a few
weekends ago.
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 assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
Subscribe to our Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Blog
Westbrook Realty – Giving You Our Personal Best
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