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Grand River Greenway Celebration presents C.O.R.E. founder Kaye Nedderman Aug. 16

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 1:16pm
Grand River Greenway Celebration presents C.O.R.E. founder Kaye Nedderman Aug. 16

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Kaye Nedderman, founder of the Clean-up Our River Environment (C.O.R.E) will address environment issues affecting the Grand River and its watershed on Thursday, August 16 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Loutit District Library’s (LDL) Program Room A as the yearlong celebration of the Greenway’s contribution the area continues.

Nedderman’s program will discuss how C.O.R.E. identifies, researches, and monitors important issues affecting the water quality of the Grand River and the presence of pollutants in the river that enter Lake Michigan through the channel at Grand Haven; how C.O.R.E. increases public awareness and understanding of environmental issues affecting the Grand River through media and other educational programs; and how C.O.R.E. develops and implements programs to help improve the water quality of the Grand River.

Her program will conclude with questions from the audience.

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Send us your summer pics!

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Monday, August 6th, 2012, 3:18pm
Send us your summer pics!

It's not over yet, but we want to see your summer photos!! Has there been a moment that you've photographed that just screams summer or was there a moment when you thought to yourself, "It's finaly here!" Well, send us your best summer photo and we'll add it to our West Michigan Summer 2012 photo gallery.

Please send your photos to mytown@wzzm13.com along with your name and location.

Thank you!

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Ice Cream Social 2012

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 9:31am
Ice Cream Social 2012

The Tri-Cities Museum invites the Community to their 20th Annual Ice Cream Social on August 16 from 6:00-8:00pm in front of the Pierre Marquette 1223 & Historic Coal Tipple on Jackson Street in Grand Haven. The whole family will have the FREE opportunity to tour the train and sample delectable treats from Sweet Temptations, along with hearing music by Steve Weideman & Company and experiencing magic by Steve Movesian.

Go to www.tri-citiesmuseum.org for event information.

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Teen 'Scape at Spring Lake District Library

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Thursday, August 2nd, 3:03 pm
Teen 'Scape at Spring Lake District Library

SPRING LAKE, MI--Young people age 10 to 18 are invited to attend Teen ’Scape at Spring Lake District Library on Wed., August 15.  From 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. youth can play Wii video games, enjoy free pizza, and get “crafty” with friends. Materials will be available so attendees can create fun and colorful ribbon and paperclip bookmarks.

For more information, contact the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 134.  The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

 

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Ottawa area schools among best in the state, several “Reward” schools

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012, 2:54pm
Ottawa area schools among best in the state, several “Reward” schools

Despite Michigan Department of Education officials adjusting cut scores on state assessments, students in schools throughout the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) have again measured up on both the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) and the Michigan Merit Exam (MME).

While scores on these exams were somewhat lower generally, school officials say they believe the designations are only temporary and schools have – in many cases – already made adjustments to the learning process that address the state’s concerns.

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Grand Haven beach clean-up tonight at 6:00pm

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Thursday, August 2nd, 2012, 10:39am
Grand Haven beach clean-up tonight at 6:00pm

From: http://www.grandhaven.org

The City's Environment and Natural Resources Committee has organized a beach clean-up at the Grand Haven City Beach for Thursday, August 2, at 6:00 p.m. Clean-up volunteers will meet at the city beach parking lot by the picnic table. Help keep beaches in Grand Haven beautiful! Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Joe VanderStel at the Water Treatment Plant at (616) 847-3487.

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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival this weekend

Submitted by Ben Greene, News Staff
Friday, July 27th, 2012, 6:00am
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival this weekend

Today will mark the beginning of the 88th annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. The 10-day celebration is loaded with family friendly activities, events, and attractions, most of which are free.

Some of the festival's highlights include the Cruise-In Car Show, downtown carnival, Grand Parade, Kids Day, and, of course, the firework show on the night of August 4. There will also be live music and performances almost every day on the Lake Trust Credit Union Waterfront Stage. Tickets for each of the shows can be purchased at the Coast Guard Festival Office.

Both the Auxiliary and National Coast Guard Memorial services will be held on August 3, along with the Walk of Coast Guard History Tour. Visit www.coastguardfest.org for more information on the week's festivities.

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