Weekend Fun Where You Live
Here are some fun events happening this weekend!
18th Annual Christmas through Lowell
Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22
Downtown Lowell
www.lowellchamber.org
There will be over 200 artists and crafters displaying their wares. Plus, local businesses will be open with special holiday deals!
Cinderella the Musical
Friday, November 20 through Sunday, December 20
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
www.grct.org
Kids will love this fairy tale as it comes to life on the stage. Great for all ages!
Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 21 at 9:00am
Downtown Grand Rapids
www.grjaycees.org
Maranda will be leading this year’s parade as the Grand Marshal. Come downtown and watch the parade and enjoy special festivities at Rosa Parks Circle afterwards.
Saugatuck Children’s Film Festival
Saturday, November 21 from 2:00-5:00pm
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
www.sc4a.org
Several great films will be playing for kids and families!
International Festival of Lights
Saturday, November 21 through Thursday, December 31
Downtown Battle Creek
www.bcfestivals.com
The city of Battle Creek comes to life during the holiday season with a parade, lights, children’s activities and more. It all kicks off this Saturday with the holiday parade.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 21 from 6:00-9:00pm
Downtown Holland
www.holland.org
More than 1,500 luminaries line the heated sidewalks of downtown Holland with carolers, roasted chestnuts and all kinds of fun.
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.