Celebrate the New Year by joining us this weekend on “Where You Live” as we take a look at all kinds of cool new things for families! We’ll check out the new Kroc Center that offers affordable, family fitness and fun. My friend Shari from Meijer will guide us through the store to see all kinds of new kitchen gadgets and new healthy foods kids are going to love! Priority Health experts share insights on ways to live healthier in the new year and Pine Rest Christian Services experts will give five simple tips to be happier in 2011! And, we’ll visit Goodwill Industries to see all the new merchandise that comes into their stores. Plus, we’ll giving away our new “Maranda Where You Live” shopping bags, t-shirts and gift cards to Celebration Cinema to treat yourself to a new movie! It’s a great show full of ideas and information to help your family kick-off the New Year!
Halloween is almost here and this weekend on “Where You Live” we’re giving you everything you need to get ready!! My friend Shari from Meijer will share some of the cutest recipes for healthy Halloween treats–we’re talking apple bite teeth, edible worms, creepy carrot eyeballs and more!! We’ll check out the Zoo Goes Boo at the John Ball Zoo and head to Goodwill Industries to find great deals on clever costumes-most are under $4.99!! Plus experts from Pine Rest Christian Services will share real ways to deal with kids and fear and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital experts offer insights on how to manage candy consumption. It’s a great show and I can’t wait to share it with you! Catch it this weekend, October 23 at 7:30 a.m. and p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
When it comes to back to school shopping, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids has everything you need! Check out some of their great fall items.
This weekend on “Where You Live” we’ve got everything you need to get the kids ready to head back to school! We’ll show you affordable fashions from Goodwill and simple solutions for packing healthy lunches from Meijer. We’ll also get expert advise from our friends at Pine Rest to help calm your kids’ first day fears. We’ll also make a trip to Belding to see how many students are already back to school preparing for fall athletics! Plus, the chance to register to win a $100 Back to school shopping spree from Meijer!! This weekend on “Where You Live”! Catch it Saturday at 7:30 a.m. on WOTV 4 and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
The 2010 Park Party season is officially over and it’s been incredible!! This summer we have served over 30,000 kids and families by providing free food and free fun in six locations around West Michigan. I want to thank every person that participated in the events. I also want to thank my co-workers, the college interns, city officials and volunteers from every location for assisting in making each event special. We couldn’t do these giant, free events without awesome corporate partners. Here’s a HUGE THANK YOU to them: Bethany Christian Services, Country Fresh Ice Cream, Cheese Kurls, Craig’s Cruisers, Ferris State University, Fifth Third Bank, Goodwill Industries, Ice Mountain, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Holland Aquatic Center, Meijer, Pine Rest Christian Services, Priority Health, STAR 105.7, Touchstone Energy Cooperative, West Michigan Whitecaps, USDA and the MI Department of Ed. The get the full scoop of what it takes to make these events happen watch “Where You Live” on Saturday, July 31st we’ll be doing a special “Park Parties” by the numbers!! The show airs at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8. Thanks again for being part of a great summer of Park Parties!!!
On Thursday, July 1st we’ll host our second Park Party of the summer at Lamar Park in Wyoming! It’s a beautiful park and we’re excited to offer an afternoon of free family there! A few highlights-Craig’s Cruisers will give 5,000 go kart rides away at tomorrow’s event!!! Goodwill Industries will be collecting gently used items-bring a bag of goodies and we’ll give you an Entertainment Book. This park also features a super sweet Splash Pad for kids. Free lunches will be served to anyone 18 and under starting at 11:30 a.m. and the party will begin at noon.
Thanks to our friends in Cedar Springs for all the help in making this party possible. Something unique at this party was a special offer from Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids.
I’m so excited for the first Park Party of the summer taking place Thursday, June 24th at the Cedar Springs Public School Complex! The event takes place from noon – 2 p.m. and free lunches will be served starting at 11:30 to anyone 18 or younger. The best place to park for this event is at Cedar Springs High School. A shuttle bus will be available between the high school and the party site. Bring a bag or two of gently used or new items, donate the goods to Goodwill Industries and you’ll get a 2010 Entertainment Book-while supplies last. I’d also suggest you bring water and sunscreen because Storm Team 8 is forecasting nice, sunny skies! Hope to see you and your family on Thursday at the first Park Party of the Summer!
Recycling clothing is a great way to be green. Whether you’re donating items you no longer need or purchasing used to save money, you’re doing your part to help the planet.
Celebrate the New Year by joining us this weekend on “Where You Live” as we take a look at all kinds of cool new things for families! We’ll check out the new Kroc Center that offers affordable, family fitness and fun. My friend Shari from Meijer will guide us through the store to see all kinds of new kitchen gadgets and new healthy foods kids are going to love! Priority Health experts share insights on ways to live healthier in the new year and Pine Rest Christian Services experts will give five simple tips to be happier in 2011! And, we’ll visit Goodwill Industries to see all the new merchandise that comes into their stores. Plus, we’ll giving away our new “Maranda Where You Live” shopping bags, t-shirts and gift cards to Celebration Cinema to treat yourself to a new movie! It’s a great show full of ideas and information to help your family kick-off the New Year!
