Welcome to 2012- I hope the new year is off to a great start Where You Live!  On this weekend’s show we’ll explore simple ways you can recharge, re-energize and revamp things for your family!  We’ll shop with Shari from Meijer and see how simple switches in the groceries you buy can make a big difference in your family’s  health.  Our friends at Holland Aquatic Center will share great shape up moves you can do at home and Priority Health has five ways to make living healthier a little easier.  A Pine Rest Expert will share practical ways to reconnect with those you love.  Plus, you’ll love the great finds at Goodwill that will inspire you to re-do your wardward and your living room all for under $10!!  Plus, it’s time to kick-off the 35th Anniversary of the Fifth Third River Bank Run-find out how you can get involved!  Watch “Where You Live” this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7;30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and Sunday at 11:30 on WOOD TV 8.

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!!