Savings Pointers for Parents
It’s never too early or too late to start saving for college, the important thing is that you are putting away money for the future.
Fifth Third Bank
Becoming A Road Warrior
Each year, the Fifth Third River Bank Run committee selects an elite group of people to become Road Warriors. Meet two of the people taking on the challenge!
Keeping families warm this winter at In the Image
In the Image is looking for donations this season to help keep families warm when the snow and wind hits. Our friends from Fifth Third Bank answered the call with a donation drive that sparked others in the community to join in.
Spirit of Giving!
The Holiday Season is special for so many reasons but one of the things I love the most is hearing about all the incredible ways people in our community are giving and sharing with others! This weekend on “Where You Live” we’ll share some amazing stories of people giving back! From studetns at West Michigan Aviation Academy spending at a day with local veterans to students in Belding packing holiday baskets for solders over seas. We’ll also show you how 10 Bethany Christian Services foster and refugee families were blessed with a special holiday shopping event at Meijer. And my friends at Fifth Third Bank will share three simple steps to teaching your kids the power of sharing with others. Plus, we’ll give you easy ways your family can share coats, blankets and toys with those in need this season. Join us for an inspiring show-”Where You Live” this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Halloween Tricks and Treats!
It’s time for Halloween fun “Where You Live!’ We’re working on a great show for you and your family featuring all sorts of exciting Halloween Tricks and Treats! We’ll be at the Zoo Goes Boo at the John Ball Zoo-see how they have transformed the Zoo into a kooky, not spooky place for families! My friend Shari from Meijer has some very clever ideas on treats you and your kids can make together. Jennifer from Safe Kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital will share practical tips on ways to make your childrens’ costumes safe and Elizabeth from Fifth Third Bank will share great ideas on ways to make last minute deocrations and costumes without breaking the bank. Plus, we’ll chat with magician Allan Kazam and he’ll show you how to do a magic trick that will wow your Halloween guests! And my favorite part of the show is photos submitted by our Facebook fans showcasing super cute costumes! We’re brewing up all kinds of fun for you this weekend-Watch “Where You Live” Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WOOD TV 8.
Fall Family Fun!
It’s time for great fall family fun so let’s celebrate “Where You Live!’ This weekend’s show is loaded with great ideas to make the most of this season. We’ll visit Gull Meadow Farms in Richland to explore pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple cannons! Our friends at the Meijer Innovation Center will show you how to make two fall soups your family will love, find out about a new Fifth Third River Bank Run program and have the chance to win four passes to The Zoo Goes Boo-Goes Bigger at the John Ball Zoo! Plus, see how students at Kent Hills Elementary preparing for their field trip to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and discover what’s new at Air Zoo! It’s all coming up this weekend on “Where You Live” Saturday at 7:30 a.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8 and Sunday at noon on WOTV 4.
Unique Exhibits at Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank is hosting 26 artists during Art Prize in their downtown banking center.
Getting Calculators to Kids
One of the items that many teachers have been requesting on their Wish Lists are calculators. Fifth Third Bank is helping by making a generous donation to ten of the participating schools.
Fifth Third Bank’s Community Involvement
One of the corporate partners who attends Park Parties is Fifth Third Bank. Each week they send out volunteers from local bank branches to run the giant Super Slide.
Park Party 101
We’re ready to Rock The Park as we kick-off the 2011 Park Party Season on Thursday, June 23rd at the Greenville High School Complex! Thanks to the Michigan Department of Education and the USDA we’ll have FREE lunches for everyone 18 and under. We’ll start serving those at 11:30 a.m. Park Party action will go from noon until 2 p.m. Here’s a few of my best tips for making the most of your Park Party experience:
1. Get in line early for the one large scale event your child really wants to do-climbing wall, super slide, dixie twister, etc. These lines will get long quick and it’s probably not realistic to think you’ll get on all the activities during the two hour event.
2. Bring a water bottle for each person in your group. We’ll be passing out FREE Ice Mountain Water, Milk with the lunches and 100% Apple Juice from Mc Donalds but you’ll want to have water with you at all times so bring some from home to be safe.
3. We have great corporate partners that are passing out cool things: Priority Health is giving out backpacks, AMWAY will be at the Art Area and Fifth Third Bank at the Super Slide handing out tattoos. Craig’s Cruisers will have candy, Ferris State University will be at the Climbing Wall with Pennants. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital will have jump ropes, Meijer will have Michigan Apples and other goodies, Holland Aquatic Center will be doing a Safe Water Activity, the Bethany Christian Services Wheel of Prizes and Touchstone Energy Cooperative will have some great giveaways. The West Michigan Whitecaps will be there with Crash and two fun inflatables!
4. Special for the Greenville Party-be sure to pick up a special gift from the Meijer area as a thank you to the city of Greenville! You can even come to the grand opening of the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail in the Meijer Parking Lot at 10 a.m.
5. Bring a bag of new or gently used items to donate to Goodwill and you’ll get an Entertainment Book! Goodwill will be at the Greenville and Wyoming Park Parties.
6. Great food items include Cheese Kurls, Country Fresh Ice Cream, Ice Mountain, McDonalds Apple Dippers and Meijer local produce. Remember everything is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
7. We’re super excited to introduce the AMWAY One-By-One Art Area for kids. Work with artist Corey VanDuienen to create cool art that will be part of his 2011 Art Prize entry!!
8. Visit the WOOD TV tent to get your picture taken with your favorite WOOD TV on-air talent. Brett and Emily from DayBreak will be at our Greenville Party.
9. If you can’t make it to this week’s Park Party, log on to woodtv.com throughout the Party and we’ll be posting photos live from the event!
10. Watch all the Park Party Action on “Where You Live” this weekend to see highlights from the first big event! Catch the show Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
HAVE FUN and feel free to post photos from the Party at facebook.com/marandatv!!
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