Ada MI Historical Society hosts Music on the Lawn Concert Series Summer 2010

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

It seems there are free summer concerts everywhere this summer.

I have seen banners flying in small towns and villages all over Michigan.

What a great way to get out and enjoy the local parks, people

and scenery. Not to be outdone, Ada Michigan is joining the free

music array this summer.

Ada Historical Society is hosting its 10th Annual

Music on the Lawn Concert Series 2010

All concerts are free of charge, donations accepted.

7144 Headley St Ada Michigan 49301 616-676-9346

Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm Summer 2010

June 8 – 13th Hour 60’s –70’s classic folk-pop tunes

June 15 – Koul Band Jazz and popular standards

June 22 The Otters Americana, folk and roots music

June 29 Tony Reynolds American classics

July 6 Tiki O’Riley – Celtic Music

July 13 Chris Vallillo Folk music performer

July 20 Voices of Freedom Patriotic Acapella

July 30 Friday, 6:30 The Nowhere Band Beatles Music

August 3 Red Taillights Americana and roots music

August 10 Adams Family Band Folk and minstrel music

August 17 Crossroads Country Band Country and gospel

August 24 Apple Country Dulcimers Acoustic string music

August 31 Java Jive Favorites in a swinging style

Photo of Ada Historical Society Barns by Bonnie Westbrook

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East Grand Rapids Michigan – Movies in the Park Returns Summer 2010

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan – Movies in the Park Returns Summer 2010

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.

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West Michigan Tri-River Museum Tour Spring Into the Past

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

West Michigan Tri-River Museum Tour Spring Into the Past

The eighth Annual Tri River Museum Network will open their tour

of small museums in West Michigan on Saturday, Sunday May 1 & 2,

2010 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Admission to all 18 museums is free during the promotional event,

designed to generate interest in the local historical societies and

their offerings. Local museums on the tour include Averill Historical

Museum and restored barn in Ada; Cascade Museum, located in a

town hall built in 1898, Fallasburg Historical Village with a a one

room schoolhouse and Lowell Historical Museum featuring a virtual

tour and Victorian rooms.

Ada Historical Museum

Cascade Township Historical Museum

Lowell Historical Museum

Other Highlights along the tour are historical churches, a Masonic Temple,

a Gleaners Hall, restored train depots, restored Victorian Home, military

museum, a dormitory that house girls who worked in silk factories, a

restored storefront, and a historic village encompassing 300 acres.

Each museum has a little different local historical memorabilia and local

records on display. Maps and additional information can obtained at any

of the museums taking part in the “Spring Into the Past” Tour.

Google Map & List of Tri River Museums

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Grand Rapids Michigan Frederick Meijer Garden Sets Summer 2010 Concert Schedule

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Frederick Meijer Garden Sets Summer 2010 Concert Schedule

Frederick Meijer Gardens Summer 2010 Concert Series

May 25 to August 25 2010

Meijer Gardens has a fabulous, intimate amphitheater in a

spectacular outdoor setting for it’s summer concert series.

The 2010 line up has been released to the public. Tickets

are available to Members first in a Pre-Sale, and go on sale

to the general public on May 15th. The events are usually

sold out, so buy your tickets early.

The line up this year has something for everyone – from World, Rock

to Blues and little Comedy & Country.

Doobie Brothers May 21st, 2010

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer June 10th, 2010

Kenny Loggins June 16th , 2010

Buddy Guy w/ JJ Grey & Mofro June 17th, 2010

The Levon Helm Band June 30th, 2010

Mary Chapin Carpenter July 9th, 2010

Umphrey’s McGee July 16th, 2010

Indigo Girls July 25th, 2010

Natalie Merchant July 26th, 2010

Chris Isaak w/ Marc Boussard July 29th, 2010

Natalie McMaster August 5th, 2010

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band August 7th, 2010

Melissa Etheridge August 9th, 2010

A Prairie Home Companion w/
Garrison Keillor “Summer Love” Tour August 11th, 2010

George Thorogood & The Destroyers August 15th, 2010

Brandi Carlile August 25th, 2010

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services,

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We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Earth-Arbor Day Celebrated at Ada Park Sat April 24th 2010

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Earth-Arbor Day Celebrated at Ada Park Sat April 24th 2010

Ada Park in Ada Michigan is going all out for Earth Day/ Arbor Day

this year with a Festival. The celebration will start at 10 AM and

continue until 2 PM at Ada Park & Arboretum on Saturday,

April 24th, 2010. Ada Park is located at 1180 Buttrick Ave.

Festival admission is free, although donations are accepted.

The Festival will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with exhibits

on trees, landscaping, native plants, invasive plants and insects.

Activities for all ages include:

Games
Crafts
Fishing in the pond

Activities are also free, except for one craft and ‘tree themed ‘ snacks.

Each group will receive a free white pine sapling as long as supplies last.

The white pine is Michigan’s state tree.

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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Forest Hills Public Schools Post Outstanding 2010 MEAP Scores

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Public Schools Post Outstanding 2010 MEAP Scores

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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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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NE Grand Rapids Michigan Home Open Sunday April 18th, 2010 3-5 pm

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Don’t miss this 4 bedroom home on the northeast side of Grand Rapids,

MI, south of Knapp Street, near Kent Country Club. This home has an

open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, a remodeled kitchen – dining

area, 2 wood burning fireplaces, and a walk out finished basement.

The wood deck off the living room gives another outdoor room to use

all summer.

Mature trees in the neighborhood offer afternoon shade and give the

neighborhood arboreal ambiance.

No deferred maintenance on this home – a new furnace, new roof, new

central air-conditioning, refinished hardwood floors, and newer carpeting

has been installed.

All this ..AND.. it is close to Kent Country Club for the golf enthusiast.

Come out on Sunday afternoon, April 18th 3-5 pm to see this comfortable

Grand Rapids MI home. Listed at $ 137,500

Much more information & walk through Video on our web site.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

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Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services,

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Cheryl Wheeler Concert at Fifth Third Ballpark April 10, 2010

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

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 authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

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Free Whitecaps Exhibition Game Kicks Off 2010 Season

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

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.

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10 Common Foods that Could Poison Your Pets

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

10 Common Foods that Could Poison Your Pets

We don’t feed our dog human food, well, not much.

Our little Yorkie does like beef jerky and potato chips!

But in researching how many common food items

are not good for pets or extremely toxic is really surprising.

I knew about chocolate and leftover bones but

not the rest of the list. Macadamia nuts, really!

We had a dog that loved grapes…..gee, we did’nt know they weren’t good

for her. I also had a friend in California who lived next to an avocado

grove. Her dog would gorge himself on ripe avocados………..and then

he had kidney failure.

Be aware if your cat likes to eat leaves, many of the common

spring flowers and holiday blooms are toxic to animals.

So read the list, educate yourself and try to resist those imploring

glances. We will, too.

10 Common Toxic Foods for Pets

Grapes & raisins

Chocolate

Onions, onion powder, chives, & garlic

Yeast dough

Avocado

Leftover bones

Foods with high salt or fat content

Sugarless candies

Macadamia Nuts

Alcohol, Coffee

17 Most Common Poisonous Plants

1. Lilies
2. Marijuana
3. Sago Palm
4. Tulip/Narcissus bulbs
5. Azalea/Rhododendron
6. Oleander
7. Castor Bean
8. Cyclamen
9. Kalanchoe
10. Yew
11. Amaryllis
12. Autumn Crocus
13. Chrysanthemum
14. English Ivy
15. Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily)
16. Pothos
17. Schefflera

What do you do if your pet ate something poisonous?

If your animal is having seizures or losing consciousness, bring

him/her to your veterinarian or emergency vet center.

If your pet is not showing symptoms, but ingested something

potentially toxic, call the ASPCA hotline at (888) 426-4435.

Have the following information available: the species, breed,

age, sex, weight, and information about the product exposure.

It is best to have the package of the product available for reference.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

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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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Ada MI Historical Society hosts Music on the Lawn Concert Series Summer 2010

East Grand Rapids Michigan – Movies in the Park Returns Summer 2010

East Grand Rapids Michigan – Movies in the Park Returns Summer 2010

Summer Movie & Concert Hotline 940-4800 ext 300

West Michigan Tri-River Museum Tour Spring Into the Past

West Michigan Tri-River Museum Tour Spring Into the Past

Grand Rapids Michigan Frederick Meijer Garden Sets Summer 2010 Concert Schedule

Grand Rapids Michigan Frederick Meijer Garden Sets Summer 2010 Concert Schedule

Earth-Arbor Day Celebrated at Ada Park Sat April 24th 2010

Forest Hills Public Schools Post Outstanding 2010 MEAP Scores

Forest Hills Public Schools Post Outstanding 2010 MEAP Scores

NE Grand Rapids Michigan Home Open Sunday April 18th, 2010 3-5 pm

Cheryl Wheeler Concert at Fifth Third Ballpark April 10, 2010

Free Whitecaps Exhibition Game Kicks Off 2010 Season

10 Common Foods that Could Poison Your Pets