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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.

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'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.

Author fair at Spring Lake District Library

Author fair at Spring Lake District Library

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Readers and aspiring authors can meet and speak with several West Michigan writers during the Author Fair on Tuesday, May 21.

From detective and mystery stories, to science fiction and historical fiction, to true tales of riding the rails, a variety of writing genres will be represented at the fair, which starts at 7 p.m. The authors of the following books will be participating in the fair. Each author will have books available for sale and signing at the event.

            Sally DeFreitas, "If Two Are Dead"

            Michael Feistel, "America from the Otherside of the Tracks"

            Crystal Frakes Brown, "If I Can’t be at Your Feet"

            Robert James Jackson, "Stone Realm"

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2013 RibFest in Grand Haven

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM) -- On Saturday May 25th , the VFW post 2326 in Grand Haven will hold the 9th annual RibFest.

Area restaurants will cook up their best ribs, in a tasty competition that will also features live music.

VFW Commander Ted Raggl talked with WZZM 13's Valerie Lego about the event.

 

 

 

 

 

GRNOW.com: Grand Haven Kite Festival

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM)- GRNow.com's LeAnn Secord "Roving Banana" heads to the Grand Haven Kite Festival.

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Grand Haven Kite Festival continues this weekend

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM) -- The 25th annual Grand Haven Kite Festival is this weekend and organizers are excited about the milestone the festival has reached.

A few raindrops Friday afternoon put a slight damper on the first day of the event, but those who drive from around the country are still excited about weekend events.

"Amazing every year, all of the color in the sky. Big kites and little kites. Got to come out and see it," said Tom Jansen who traveled to the Lakeshore from Indiana.

The Grand Haven Kite Festival includes some of the country's best stunt fliers. Its held at Grand Haven State Park and continues Saturday and Sunday.