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Grand Haven VFW Rib Fest

9th Annual Grand Haven VFW Rib Fest event begins Friday, May 24, 2013 with various vendors preparing some of the best ribs in the state. Entertainment/beer tent all day with live music from Sweet Justice band Friday night.

 
On May 25, 2013, Rib Fest events include: "best ribs" contest, entertainment/beer tent with live music.  Age to enter tent is 21 + years old. No cover

12:00 Noon: Ruxy Muzik (rock, blues, and R&B)
4:00 PM: Toast (rock & pop)
8:00 PM: Mr Whooha (rock & pop)

There are activities for the entire family both days of the event.

Link to Grand Haven VFW web site: www.vfwpost2326.org

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Swing dance fundraiser May 24 to help the Salvation Army

GRAND HAVEN, MIch.-- Grand Haven High Schools' Buccaneer Original Swing Society is "Swingin' Into Summer!"   The dance will take place Friday, May 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auxiliary gymnasium. The cost of admission is one non-perishable food item, and all donations will go to stock the Salvation Army's food pantry.   Come and enjoy delicious desserts, beverages and door prizes. Live music will be provided by the GHHS Jazz Band.

Mobile home burns in Grand Haven Twp.

GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WZZM) - The Grand Haven Township Fire Department fought a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning.

Ottawa County Dispatch says the fire was in the 13000 block of Deep Water Point. Dispatch got the call about 5:55 am.

Everyone was able to make it out of the mobile home.

Fire Department scanner traffic indicates the Red Cross was called in to help a family of six that was displaced by the fire.

 

International Aid collecting donations for tornado victims in Oklahoma

International Aid collecting donations for tornado victims in Oklahoma

 SPRING LAKE, Mich.-- International Aid  is seeking help from the community to provide relief supplies to the people of Oklahoma following the destruction left by tornados on May 20, 2013.

Dozens of people, including several children, were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said. According to the National Weather Service, the preliminary rating of the tornado is at least EF4 (166 to 200 mph).

Oklahoma first and foremost needs donations to rebuild after the tornadoes slammed the state, Gov. Mary Fallin told CNN on Tuesday.

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Grand Haven Area Public Schools hosts budget hearing May 21

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.-- Grand Haven Area Public Schools will host a budget information meeting on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. in the White Pines Middle School Performing Arts Center. 

District officials will share information about the 2013-2014 school funding challenges and ideas to address the funding shortfall. There will also be a question and answer portion at the end of the presentation.

'Topless on the Beach': The discoveries of diver Valerie van Heest

'Topless on the Beach': The discoveries of diver Valerie van Heest

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.– "Topless on the Beach" is not about some sunny Jamaican beach hidden from public view, but the findings of Great Lakes diver and author Valerie van Heest .

Van Heest will expose her latest discoveries of Grand Haven shipwrecks during the discussion on May 23 at the Loutit District Library. An award-winning author, member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, and dynamic presenter,  van Heest shares the fascinating stories of Great Lakes shipwrecks and her expeditions to discover and document them. These stories come to life through historic photographs, spectacular underwater images, and intriguing commentary.

Her program begins at 7 p.m. in LDL’s Program Room A. Van Heest will have her books available for purchase and will be available to sign copies following the presentation.

Ask the veterinarian at Spring Lake District Library

Ask the veterinarian at Spring Lake District Library

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Nationally recognized speaker and Spring Lake veterinarian Dr. James Moore will be at Spring Lake District Library on Wednesday, May 22 to share his veterinary expertise with the community.

During the 7 p.m. program, Dr. Moore will discuss common summertime pet health issues and solutions. Bring your pet-related health and behavior questions and get expert answers from the vet.

Dr. Moore is a 1983 graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his practice as a mixed animal practitioner, treating dogs, cats, horses and other animals. He established Harborfront Hospital for Animals, a small animal hospital, in 1988.

Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University’s prestigious College of Veterinary Medicine where he leads the Oral Surgery section.