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State Rep. Amanda Price to hold in-district office hours

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 2:55pm

News Release:

State Rep. Amanda Price will sponsor in-district office hours in Grand Haven on Friday, May 18, to meet with local residents and discuss issues of interest or concern.

Price will be at Coffee Grounds, located at 41 Washington Ave. from 9 to 10 a.m. Residents are welcome to stop by as their schedules allow during that time, and appointments are not necessary.

Residents can contact Price in Lansing at any time by calling toll-free (888) 238-1008 or by emailing amandaprice@house.mi.gov.

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Renowned astrophysicist to present celestial program May 24

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:47am
Renowned astrophysicist to present celestial program May 24

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Astrophysicist Kevin Manning will present “Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe” at the Loutit District Library (LDL) on Thursday, May 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Program Room A

Manning’s  program is a family-oriented PowerPoint slide presentation that corporates some incredible video footage, while his hands-on activities will give everyone present a sense of awe. Attendees will also learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders.

Following this indoor formal presentation, everyone will go outdoors to view celestial objects in the night sky, such as the rings of Saturn, craters on the Moon, etc. This, of course, depends on the weather hopefully having relatively clear skies.

International award winner, Kevin Manning is a retired astrophysicist.

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Celebrate National Library Week at Spring Lake District Library

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Wednesday, March 28th, 1:32 pm
Celebrate National Library Week at Spring Lake District Library

Spring Lake, MI-Spring Lake District Library would like to remind the community of the many resources available at the library and National Library Week, April 8-14, is the perfect opportunity. Whether you are a job seeker looking for resources to land a new job, a parent looking for free activities for children or a student searching for your next favorite book, you belong at your library.

Today’s libraries help level the playing field by making both print and digital information affordable, available and accessible to all people.  Libraries provide materials in print and electronic formats, job seeking resources, early literacy opportunities, classes and many other creative and resourceful programs.

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Ottawa County to Celebrate Second Annual Grand River GreenUp This Earth Day Weekend

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 4:44pm
Ottawa County to Celebrate Second Annual Grand River GreenUp This Earth Day Weekend

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GRAND HAVEN — March 27, 2012 — West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Grand Haven Area Jaycees are returning to the Grand River on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m.

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West Michigan Residents Learn To “Talk Nice” Despite Differences

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 10:36am
West Michigan Residents Learn To “Talk Nice” Despite Differences

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. --The West Michigan Civil Conversation Project was created in response to the growing lack of civility in our public and political discourse. It is intended to provide a place and process by which people can learn and practice the ability to discuss important issues in small-group settings with those who have differing viewpoints—and to do so with mutual respect and civility.

About 65 people turned out to for the inaugural conversation in February where participants gathered in tables small groups of people from diverse backgrounds to discuss the concept of “The Common Good.” In a three-round conversation process, participants shared their views, responded to others’ views, and then participated in unstructured conversation around the topic—with the goal of promoting listening, learning, and inquiry versus advocacy.

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Grand River Greenway Celebration continues with Ottawa County Park’s David Mazurek

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 1:11pm
Grand River Greenway Celebration continues with Ottawa County Park’s David Mazurek

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.  -- Maintenance and operations coordinator from the Ottawa County Parks, David Mazurek, will speak at the Loutit District Library, March 15, on the history and natural features of the Grand River.

New to kayaking or paddle boarding or wondering where to go, this session will talk about how to experience the best of the bountiful history of the Grand River, and the most exceptional natural features, while paddling the. Also, six of the most interesting paddling trips created especially for new paddlers by park staff-will be presented and discussed.

Mazurek has 25 year experience coordinating the maintenance and operations of the Ottawa County Parks. For the last couple years he has been developing information regarding the historical and natural features of the Grand River in Ottawa County in an effort to help new kayakers and paddle boarders become familiar with what the Grand River has to offer.

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Grand River Greenway Celebration series continues as local historian speaks at LDL

Submitted by Larry Halverson, Contributing Writer
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 12:47pm
Grand River Greenway Celebration series continues as local historian speaks at LDL

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Local historian and Greenway event orgainizer Marjie Viveen presents “Ghost Parks on the Grand River Greenway” as the yearlong celebration of the Greenway’s contribution the the area continues on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Loutit District Library in Program Room A.

Viveen begins her program by highlighting whether looking for a building site or a park site, it’s location, location, location that matters. Before parks were formally developed on publicly owned lands, the most alluring of these waterfront properties were privately owned spaces where locals gathered, more often than not by invitation only.

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