MarandaTV » Park Parties http://www.marandatv.com 'Where You Live' looks at issues impacting families and explores local angles on a wide variety of topics ranging from potty training to puberty and fitness to family fun. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Preparing for a New Year! http://www.marandatv.com/2011/12/27/preparing-for-a-new-year/ http://www.marandatv.com/2011/12/27/preparing-for-a-new-year/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:21:28 +0000 Maranda http://www.marandatv.com/?p=5873 As 2011 draws to a close I’m taking a minute to reflect on all the amazing things that have happened this past year.  It’s been an incredible year and so many good things have happened.  Here’s a few of the highlights for me:

*In just one year, we have given away over 12,800 prizes to kids and families in West Michigan. 

*We are blessed to have loyal viewers who join us each week for “Where You Live” where we have shared some incredible stories, explored some wonderful family fun destinations and weekly presented relevant information to help families live a little healthier and happier.

*Partnering with over 100 local libraries over 70,000 kids participated in the 2011 Summer Reading Club!

*This past summer over 42,000 kids and families enjoyed free food, free entertainment and free fun at our Park Parties.

*We were involoved in great community events like the Fifth Third River Bank Run, Beautiful U, Teacher Wish List, the grand opening of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the first ever Santa’s Pool Party, Cruiserfest, the Bethany Caring for Families shopping event at Meijer and so many other amazing events. 

*We visited over 220 schools and non-profit events.

It’s been an amazing year and I’m so thankful to each person, organization, community and company that partnered with us to make it all happen!  Happy New Year and here’s to an incredible 2012!

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