Maranda’s Family Fun Update
Here are some fun things going on this weekend…..Where You Live!
Butterflies are Blooming
Now through Saturday, April 30
Frederik Meijer Gardens – Grand Rapids
www.meijergardens.org
See over 6,000 beautiful butterflies flying freely inside the Garden’s botanical garden.
HPA Presents “Annie”
Thursday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6
Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center
www.hpami.org
The Homeschool Performing Arts is putting on “Annie.” This production is made up of over 100 homeschoolers from West Michigan. Tickets are $7.50 in advance or $8.50 at the door.
West Michigan Home and Garden Show
Thursday, March 4 through Sunday, March 7
DeVos Place – Grand Rapids
www.showspan.com
Start thinking spring with the Home and Garden show. Attend free seminars and visit over 350 booths with home and garden information.
Welcome Back Party!
Saturday, March 6 from 10am-2pm
John Ball Zoo – Grand Rapids
www.johnballzoosociety.org
The John Ball Zoo is officially back open and they’re celebrating! Come out for special events and activities. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $3.00 for kids 3-13 years old and kids under two are free.
Sugarbush Festival
Saturday, March 6 at 10am
Blandford Nature Center – Grand Rapids
www.blandfordnaturecenter.org
Learn about traditional and contemporary means of maple syrup making! From tapping to bottling to sampling this all-natural treat. Get in touch with nature and hike the trails while you’re there. Cost is $3 per person.
Revival at the Hive
Saturday, March 6 at 11am, 3pm and 7pm
Cornerstone University – Grand Rapids
www.heartsinstepdance.org
Hearts in Step Christian Dance Academy present “Revival at the Hive.” This children’s ballet teaches life lessons and is perfect for all ages.
Free Day for Families
Sunday, March 7 from Noon-5pm
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Admission is free, so bring the family down for an afternoon of fun.
TPA 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Tuesday, March 9 from 4:30-7:30pm
Knights of Columbus Hall – Grand Rapids
www.tpaha.org
My friends at the Travelers Protective Association are raising money to build their scholarship fund for hearing impaired children. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6 per person or $25 for a family of five.
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.