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Tools for Dealing with Grief and Loss at Spring Lake District Library

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Monday, April 16th, 10:43 am

Spring Lake, MI --Grief resulting from a significant life change or loss of someone close to you can affect you in unexpected ways.  Feelings of depression, loneliness, and anxiety are common and can be overwhelming. Desiree Davis of Hospice of Michigan will be at the Spring Lake District Library on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. to share effective coping skills. Attendees will learn techniques to help process the feelings resulting from loss and how to support their emotional and physical health during difficult times. The public is invited to attend this free presentation.  

For more information call the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 107.  The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.

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Pickleball returns to Loutit District Library with two sessions

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 1:57pm
Pickleball returns to Loutit District Library with two sessions

GRAND HAVEN, Mich --  Michigan Senior Olympics gold medalist Jimmy O’Hearn returns to bring Pickleball, one of the nation’s fastest growing sports for all ages, back for a second season to Loutit District Library (LDL) but with an added twist.

A large number of patron requests for an evening Pickleball session have prompted LDL officials to add another session to this season’s dates.

Session one will begin on Monday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and then a new session two will begin on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Both sessions are free and will be held in LDL’s Fourth Street parking lot.

Registration is not required and players are welcome at either one or both sessions. Pickleball will continue every Monday through August 27 and every Wednesday through August 29.

The Library’s Community Relations Coordinator Larry Halverson stated the added session came from community appeal.

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Sign language program set for March 14 at Loutit District Library

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 1:39pm
Sign language program set for March 14 at Loutit District Library

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- American Sign Language is one of the fastest growing languages in the United States.

As a result, Loutit District Library will host Stephanie Kazanas, an instructor of American Sign Language Level 2 at Grand Rapids Community College, on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. for an introduction to American Sign Language.

Program attendees will learn the alphabet, common everyday signs, and go away with the ability to sign basic sentences. Pamphlets will be given for practice at home. 

This program is free to the public and held in the library’s Program Room A. For more information, visit www.loutitlibrary.org or call 616-842-5560, ext. 214.

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Get CPR Certified!

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 11:21am
Get CPR Certified!

Tuesday, March 6, 8am to noon   

Thursday, March 8, 6pm to 10pm

$35 per student                                     

Due to popular demand, Firefighter Thea Dornbush will be teaching the Heartsaver CPR & AED class, which will allow anyone with no medical training to receive a certification card. Class size is limited. Call 616.844.0491 or email Pam to register.

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Moving Mountains Three At A Time

Submitted by Rapid Growth Media, Weekly E-Magazine
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 4:15pm
Moving Mountains Three At A Time

By Jeff Hill

Cari Draft of EcoTrek Fitness only knows one speed: fast. So for her, founding a unique outdoor fitness company that has grown to 12 locations around West Michigan was not enough. Add to her list of conquests a regular radio program, a new TV show, and a line of fitness bars that are set to take the Midwest by storm.

A fitness bar that actually tastes good goes "viral"

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Blood Drive

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 3:17pm
Blood Drive

Donate blood for those in need on Thursday, December 29 from 1:00pm – 6:45pm to at St. Patrick’s Family Center located at 901 Columbus in Grand Haven!

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Holiday Stress = Check Your Blood Pressure

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Friday, December 9th, 11:14 am

Spring Lake--Is the holiday season stressing you out?  Don’t let bad weather and traffic, standing in long lines and the additional financial strain of the holidays affect your blood pressure. Take a moment to stop in Spring Lake District Library on Friday, Dec. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and have your blood pressure checked.  No appointment is necessary for the free health screenings which are provided by In Home Care Nursing, an affiliate of North Ottawa Community Hospital.   

For more information, call the library at (616) 846-5770, ext. 107.  The library is located at 123 E. Exchange St. in Spring Lake.

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