This week’s show featured the great work being done at Easter Seals of Michigan, where everyday they’re helping children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

If you are looking for ways to support Easter Seals think about participating in their 5th Annual Walk with Me event.  The community walk takes place on Wednedsay, June 17 at 6:30pm at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids.  Cost is $25 and includes a walk t-shirt, food, refreshments and a pass to the John Ball Zoo.

For more information visit www.walkwithme.org/grandrapids.

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Here’s a look at what’s going on Where You Live this week!

Maranda Summer Reading Club
Kicks off this week and runs for six weeks
Over 80 libraries around West Michigan
www.marandatv.com
Get to your local library and sign-up to read books and win great prizes.  Visit the website to see if your library is participating.

Rockford Start of Summer Celebration
Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14
Downtown Rockford
http://www.therockfordnetwork.com/start-of-summer.php
This family friendly festival features carnival rides, food, games, contests, crafts, demonstrations, music, nightly fireworks and more.

The Feast of the Strawberry Moon
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Downtown Grand Haven
http://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org/straw_moon.php
Step back in time with all kinds of 18th Century games and activities.

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Maranda has teamed up with your local library to encourage reading with the Maranda Summer Reading Club!  Even though kids are on a break from school, there is no excuse for taking a break from reading.

For participating in the Maranda Summer Reading Club, kids are eligible to win great prizes courtesy of WOTV 4 and their partners.  Prizes include a Meijer gift card, tickets to Avalanche Bay, a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and so much more.  Kids can sign-up for the Maranda Summer Reading Club by stopping by their local library and registering.  Listed below are the libraries participating in this summer’s program.

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Falling between the excitement and wonder of the first day of Kindergarten and the triumph and anticipation of high school graduation, the transition from elementary to middle school is a major step in a child’s educational experience. While the benefits of a K – 8 school help ease the shift, there are additional steps parents can take to help their children make the move.  

National Heritage Academies recommend visiting http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Preparing_School_4/ for helpful hints on preparing your child for middle school. For more information on the benefits of a K-8 school or the transition to middle school, please contact National Heritage Academies at info@heritageacademies.com or 1-877-223-6402.

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Many families in West Michigan are trying to figure out how to get by with less.  That’s why we’re continuing our push to get basic necessities to our neighbors in need.  It’s Your Money, Your Neighbor, and now it’s Your Turn-and ours-to help people in our lives who are struggling.   Find out how you can take your turn-go to woodtv.com, click on the Your Money section and then go to Your Turn.   We’d love to hear your story-tell us how you’re helping your neighbor or how someone is helping you.

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