GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM) -- A Michigan man is walking across the state to raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan.

Neil Sauter has a good view from nine-feet up in the air. He walked with seniors at Four Points in Grand Haven Friday morning.

Sauter plans to walk 400 miles across the state during the next month. Five years ago, Sauter stilt-walked 830 miles and raised $85,000 for the not-for-profit group.

"It goes to technology, that is why I am on stilts. It is an adaptive equipment, it holds my legs straight," said Sauter. "Raising money for others with disabilities to buy equipment that helps them live independently."

This weekend's journey will take Sauter from Muskegon to Holland.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- The Grand River Sailing Club (GRSC) is launching a family sailing program beginning June 3, 2013.  

Building on the popularity of its WINCHES women’s sailing initiative, GRSC’s family sailing program will place emphasis on sailing fundamentals, water safety and the importance of every member of the family having the confidence and knowledge to be a crew member on a sailing excursion.

The program kicks off in June with three 90-minute workshops in an interactive classroom setting held at GRSC’s clubhouse. Topics will include basics of water safety and wind, boat control and sailing skills taught by veteran GRSC sailors. Once families complete the classroom workshops, they will join GRSC members on Lake Michigan during Monday Night “lite” racing to learn the fundamentals of boat handling.

SPRING LAKE, Mich.― The ‘God Squad’, a sixth through eighth grade choir, will give a special performance April 30 as part of St. Mary’s School’s annual spring program.

The program will start at 6:30 p.m. and feature musical performances by students from kindergarten through eighth grade.  Anyone interested in attending or those who have questions about the event should contact Ann Pendery at (616) 842-1282 for further information.

St. Mary’s School is located at 421 east Exchange Street in Spring Lake.  The current location opened in 1954 with about 150 students enrolled in grades three through eight.  In 1955, grades one and two were added.  Enrollment increased every year up to 1965-1966 when 330 students were enrolled.  Since the mid-1970s, enrollment has remained steady at around 200 students.