June, 2011

Park Party Pics from Wyoming

Park Party Pics from Greenville

Fireworks Safety Tips from ESCAPE

With Fourth of July celebrations comes fireworks and there are some important things to remember to keep your kids safe.  My friends at ESCAPE Fire Safety have some important reminders for parents.  Click here for more information and have a safe Fourth of July weekend!

Welcome to Greenville!

The Greenville High School Complex was the site of our first Park Party of the summer.  Mayor Snow and the folks in Greenville were very excited to have us kicking off the summer in their hometown!

Bringing Art Prize to Park Parties

Something new this year at Park Parties is the Amway Art Area.  Each week kids will have the chance to work with an Art Prize artist on his entry.

Meijer Super Sizes Our Greenville Party

Meijer stepped up and super sized our day in Greenville with some special giveaways and a big ribbon cutting ceremony.  Check it out!

Exploring the Flat River Trail

Our Where You Live intern, Quinn, headed out on the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail to see what it’s all about.

Giving to Goodwill at Park Parties

It’s fun to get free stuff at Park Parties, but it’s also a great feeling to give back.  Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids will join us in Greenville and Wyoming collecting donations.

Meet Greenville’s 60 Second STAR

We’re excited to have our friends Tommy & Brook from STAR 105.7 as part of our Park Party stage line-up.  Each week they’ll have a chance for someone to be a 60 Second STAR.

Seeing Green at Park Parties

This year Priority Health will be out at all the Park Parties with neon green backpacks for kids.  Besides looking cool, the bags promote a great message for kids and families.