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Hands-on help with health insurance marketplace

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Monday, January 27th, 8:00 am

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--It’s not too late to sign up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment closes on March 31, 2014. This is the deadline to avoid a fine for not having health care coverage.

Health insurance marketplace information specialists from Cherry Street Health Services will be at Spring Lake District Library from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 to assist the public with enrollment. The trained counselors will be available to help people understand the health insurance choices available to them. Counselors will meet with individuals on a first come, first served basis.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, December 13th, 2013, 8:00am

Help State Police 'Stuff A Blue Goose For Christmas' Dec. 15

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—Michigan State Police are looking for help in stuffing a blue goose.

Blue goose is really what they call a State Police patrol vehicle. On Sunday, Dec. 15, troopers from the Rockford post will be stationed outside Wal-Mart stores in Comstock Park and Grand Haven, stuffing donations into their patrol vehicles for families in need.

New toys, clothing and non-perishable food items are needed. All the donations will be turned over to the Salvation Army to be distributed to families in Kent and Ottawa counties.

The donation drive runs from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Saturday, November 23rd, 2013, 8:00am

Holiday art, craft and gift sale November 24

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.-The 43 North Apartment Clubhouse is the place for holiday shopping on Sunday, November 24 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Artists and vendors from all over West Michigan will have great gift-giving ideas, baked goods and more for purchase.

The 43 North Apartment Clubhouse is located at 14868 Lakeshore Drive in Grand Haven. For more information, call (616) 402-0766 or e-mail Joy43north@yahoo.com.

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Submitted by Pam Mettler, Writer, Book Reviewer and Marketing Consultant

Thursday, October 31st, 2013, 7:00am

United Methodist Church of the Dunes holds 'Holly Berry Bazaar'

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.—The general public is invited to attend the “Holly Berry Bazaar” at United Methodist Church of the Dunes Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2.

This year’s bazaar will feature a cookie walk, bake sale, silent auction and six large booths filled with items handmade by the United Methodist Women’s guild, to help people get in the mood for Christmas and the holidays. Booths include:

“Holly Berry Christmas”―featuring hand-fashioned ornaments, stockings, pillows, candles and wall hangings bearing Christmas and holiday trimming.
“Potpourri”—featuring children’s clothing, toys, home runners, pillows and hand towels.
“Gifts From the Heart”―featuring soup mixes, dip mixes, bird feeders, hand lotions and note pads.
“Homespun Gifts”―featuring knit, crocheted and felted items: scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, baby wearables, flowers to pin

Dolores Quackenbush, United Methodist Women member of the church, is shown with handcrafted "Nature Nook" wreaths created for the bazaar.

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Fabulous Friends Fall Books (and More) Sale!

Submitted by Lisa Donner on Tuesday, October 1st, 11:30 am

SPRING LAKE, Mich.--Books, baked goods and baubles to delight those interested in the finer things of life will all be available for purchase during the Friends of Spring Lake District Library one-day sale on Saturday, Oct. 12.

The sale will be held at Spring Lake District Library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A variety of gently-used books, DVDs and CDs for adults and children will be available at rock-bottom prices. Some items can be purchased for a little as a quarter. Bargain hunters can choose from both fiction and non-fiction titles.

In addition to great deals on books, there will be baked goods from the Village Baker available for purchase. Jewelry lovers will want to check out FGDesigns hand-crafted silver jewelry, made with genuine stones and dichroic glass. Artisan designed fused glass vessels and vases will also be for sale. A portion of the FGDesigns sales will be donated to the Friends of SLDL.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013, 7:00am

Three-county campaign to Take the Stairs kicks off September 3

Organizations in Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties are teaming up this week to encourage people to take the stairs.

Take the Stairs Week runs September 3 through September 6. The three-day campaign is meant to encourage people to become more physically active while saving energy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, graphic designs promoting healthy behavior have been shown to motivate stair users; that’s why Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University created images for this campaign. Free color signs are available at the Heart of West Michigan United Way for businesses and organizations with escalators or elevators.

Participating agencies include:

The American Institute of Architects, Grand Rapids Chapter

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, August 26th, 2013, 7:00am

ArtPrize winner among participants in Fallasburg Fall Festival 2013

The winner of ArtPrize 2010 will be among the more than 95 artists taking part in Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts.

LowellArts! recently released the list of festival vendors, which includes ArtPrize grand prize winner Chris LaPorte. LaPorte’s 28-foot wide pencil drawing “Cavalry, American Officers 1921” earned him $250,000.

Artists from as far away as Florida will be showcasing their skills during the festival, which runs September 14 and 15. Visitors can enjoy live music while shopping for new art.

This is the 45th year for Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts. For more information about the event, visit the LowellArts! website here.

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