Foto Friday – Autumn at John Ball Zoo

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Autumn at John Ball Zoo

With summer over, we often forget the zoo as an attraction to visit.

Actually, fall and winter are much more active times for lots of the animals,

such as the grizzly bear above, the snow leopards, and the mountain lions.

They are up and moving around, whereas in the summer heat, they just snooze.

Winter rates are on at John Ball Zoo, making a visit more affordable

for the whole family. Hours are 10am – 4pm daily.

Halloween is celebrated at the zoo with Zoo Goes Boo! this month.

John Ball Park & Zoo

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Keeping Halloween Fun – Grand Rapids Michigan

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Keeping Halloween Fun – Grand Rapids Michigan

Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays as a child.

What costume to wear? Where will we go Trick or Treating?

Can my friends go? How much candy will I get? Can I eat it tonight?

Yes, I am in disguise with our little Yorkie on a past Halloween.

We like to get into the fun while answering the door to Trick-or-Treaters.

With all the excitement of costumes and candy, it is helpful to review

some safety tips.

Hope your Halloween is Safe, Spooky and FUN!

Have a plan –know where to go, how long, and stick to it
Accompany your children, if too young to go alone
Safety in numbers – have older children travel in groups
No short cuts through alleys, parking lots or back yards
Make sure costumes are bright colors and not too long
Dark costumes should have reflective strips applied
Use make-up instead of masks, so children can see
Only approach homes that have lights on and Halloween Decorations out
Don’t let children go inside homes – get candy on the porch or steps
Obey traffic laws and carry flashlights
Be aware of candles, fire hazards to costumes and fake hair
Hair spray may be better than a wig
Use a small bag so child doesn’t trip or fall
Save candy until you get home and can inspect it
Make sure all candy is sealed in original wrappers
Say no to Strangers – kids should never accept rides or get into a car

If you still need a little inspiration for a costume, this has some topical ideas

and this site has oodles of suggestions for home made costumes.

If you are a procrastinator, this site has some last minute ideas.

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Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

ArtPrize 2010 has taken our city to a new level of art appreciation.

People are out looking at the exhibits and enjoying the festival

atmosphere, while getting an education in contemporary art.

You don’t have to be an art critic to enjoy this event!

Photo by Bonnie Westbrook

More ArtPrize 2010 Photos

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Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

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Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Having Fun at ArtPrize 2010

ArtPrize 2010 has Grand Rapids residents and visitors out on the

streets taking in the more than 1700 art exhibits around the city and

at Meijer Gardens. You might expect an art extravaganza like this in a

large cosmopolitan city, not nice Midwestern Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We previewed some of the larger outdoor pieces on Sunday before

the big opening Wednesday night. We hope to see a lot more art in

the next few weeks. If you are considering a trip to our fair city,

this is a perfect time. ArtPrize 2010 will run until October 10. Anyone

who attends can vote for the winners.

Photo: Shout Hole by George Schmidt -Van Andel Museum grounds.

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Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday: LZ Michigan – Vietnam Vets Honored

This photo was taken on July 3, 2010 at Fifth Third Ball Park in Grand Rapids, MI.

The LZ Michigan Event was held to honor and thank the Vietnam veterans for

their service to their country. Only the second event of its kind to be held in

the US, the first was held at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, we found it moving

and very therapeutic.

Which proves it is never too late to say “Thank you.”

The flags in the photo represent the 2654 soldiers killed or MIA from the state

of Michigan in the Vietnam War, the highest count of any state in the entire United States.

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Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Garden of Glass

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has the awesome exhibit

of Chihuly sculptured glass and poly towers all over the garden grounds this

summer.

If you haven’t been out to see it yet, you are missing a real treat.

This will be gone before winter, so take advantage of the summer weather

and the summer blooms at the gardens. When a world renowned glass artist

and a world renowned garden get together – it is a garden of glass.

More Meijer Garden photos on our Flickr photostream.

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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Cascade Township MI Free RiverBeat Events – August 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Cascade Township Free RiverBeat Events – August 2010

The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE Events in Cascade Michigan

at Leslie Tassell Park every Thursday night in August.

Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River

When: Thursday evening August 2010 7 PM

The 2010 Events Scheduled:

August 5th – Craig Tornquist – Family Comedian

Celebrity impressions, music, loads of fun!

August 12th – Art in the Park – Over 100 stations: Painting, Sculpting,

Music, Ice Cream, Fun for the whole family

August 19th – Michael Bennett & Friends – Swing Music & Dance

instruction

August 26th – Metro Cruise Warm-Up –Library Parking Lot

Bring your fancy car and your family to hear that old

time rock and roll from Aardvark Stew

Alternate Rain Location – Cascade Public Library – Wisner Center

Cascade Township Information

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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebration

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

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!!!!

GRNOW Fireworks information

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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Ada/Cascade Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebrations

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada/Cascade Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebrations

Ada MI July 4th Celebration

Friday July 2, 2010 Ada Park – Bike Decorating Day

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$4 kids 4-12 yrs who show up with parent or guardian

[fee includes supplies and helpers]

Saturday July 3rd, 2010:

Parade Line up 9:30 AM Parking Lot near McDonalds

4th of July Parade 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Entertainment/Activities 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM Ada Village Green

“On the Green Activities”

New Classic Car Show Thornapple River Drive

Fireworks Dusk 7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive In the Village

Cascade Township July 4th Celebration

Saturday July 3rd 2010:

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale

Cascade Public Library

9:45 – 10 AM Bicycle Parade Staging

Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

**Parade Participants must wear a bike helmet

10:30 AM Main Parade Cascade Rd SE to 28th St, west

up 28th St to Jacksmith

11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Street Fair Begins Free Games , Rides for kids

& adults, elephant rides, train rides, animal

petting zoo, Food Booths, Clowns & more…..

Cascade Library Grounds

12:-12:45 PM Live Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds

12:55 – 1:15 PM Ronald McDonald Stage at Library Grounds

1:15PM-2:00PM Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds

2:10 PM – 2:30 PM F.H.Y. Cheer Pomms Stage at Library Grounds

2:30 –3:15 PM Music by Flashback Stage at Library Grounds

3:30 PM Closing of the Celebration

Fireworks Dusk 7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada Village

Green across from Amway)

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East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ July 4th 2010 Celebration

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids July 4th 2010 Celebration

Sunday July 4th:

Parade 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Starts at Woodcliff Admin.Bldg,

travels along Lake Dr, Lakeside and Wealthy, ending at Croswell

Concessions open – Noon to Late Evening

Activities open at John Collins Park 12:30 – 5 pm

Soft Play, Bungee Run, Dragon Hide n Slide, Clown & Airbrush tattos

1:00 – 1:30 pm – Performance by Firecracker Cheer Camp

Water Ski Show 1:30-2:30 pm by Grand City Show Skiers

3:00 – 4:00 pm – Performance by Zumba

5:00 – 6:30 pm – Performance by The Ardvark Stew

8:30 – Dusk Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians

Fireworks – Dusk over Reeds Lake ( approx 10:15 pm)

East Grand Rapids 4th of July Information

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