The beach is the perfect place for families to spend a summer afternoon. It’s also the perfect place to stay active together. Our friend Kellin from Priority Health joined us in Grand Haven with some fitness tips to incorporate into your next trip to the lakeshore.
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!!!
Each week the parties turn into a “sea of green” thanks to the free backpacks giving out by Priority Health.
The next Park Party of the summer takes place at Kollen Park in Holland on July 15th! This party is often one of our largest and we’re looking forward to a great turn out and a great time! The forecast shows hot and humid so be sure to bring a water bottle for everyone in the family and a lot of sunscreen! There’s also a slight chance of rain but remember our Park Parties go on rain or shine. Free lunches will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. for anyone 18 or younger. Then, Park Party action takes place from noon – 2 p.m. We have a full stage of wonderful local kid entertainment. We also have great Produce for Kids from Meijer, the Fifth Third Super Slide, Pine Rest Ropes Course, Ferris State University Climbing Wall and more! Priority Health will have FREE backpacks for the kids! My friends from the Holland Aquatic Center will be at this party with special fun for kids too!! Hope to see you and your family Thursday at Kollen Park!
We’re busy planning, packing and preparing for the third Park Party of the summer! On Thursday, July 8th we’ll be heading to the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. Free lunches for kids 18 and under will be available starting at 11:30 and all our activities and entertainment will go from noon – 2 p.m. I’m excited for this event because we’ve never held a Park Party in this community before. Of course we’ll have all the free items like the Priority Health backpacks, the Country Fresh Ice Cream, the Meijer treats and more. Plus, great activities like the Pine Rest Ropes Course, the Fifth Third Super Slide and the Ferris State University Climbing Wall. We’ll also have some extra special surprises for kids! I hope to see you and your family this Thursday at the Barry Expo Center!
There are a lot of ways to incorporate fitness and technology to making working out fun. Our friends from Priority Health have some great ideas.
Our friends from Priority Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital talked to the girls about making positive choices when it comes to fitness and taking care of their bodies.
This week on “Where You Live” we’re looking at the importance of talking to our tween and teenage girls about Inner Beauty! We hosted an event at Ferris State Univeristy -GR called, “Presenting U”. The day long event brought together many of our wonderful partners that inspired over 50 eighth grade girls to love themselves exactly the way they are. Pine Rest Christian Services and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital sent in their experts to share hands-on, interactive ways girls can develop strong self-esteem and friendships. Priority Health taught simple ways to get the girls moving and Meijer folks shared easy ways to eat a little healthier. Ferris took time to talk about finding your “Career Color” and encouraged the girls to explore a variety of Career Pathways! The students at GRCC’s Culinary Arts program prepared a wonderful lunch for the girls and toured them through their kitchens! A real highlight was the Pure Passion for Fashion, fashion show featuring modest clothing from Meijer. The teen models from Comstock Park High School were awesome! Each girl also received an amazing tote bag packed with fun items. We’re giving some away during the show too so watch to win! It was a great event and I hope you enjoy this weekend’s show!
As a new mom, finding time to exercise can be difficult. Here are some simple ways you can get back in shape while spending time with your baby!
This weekend on “Where You Live” we’re celebrating babies!! It’s a super sweet show you’re not going to want to miss! We visit the Spectrum Health Family Birth Center to meet some new moms and their newborns (they are so precious!). We’ll get some expert advise from Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital experts on safe sleep for infants. Priority Health wellness friends will share simple workouts to do at home with baby and you can check out all the latest in baby gear at Meijer! Plus, we have a tender story of a local family that recently adopted a toddler from Haiti through Bethany Christian Services. It’s a heart warming story for sure!! And a Pine Rest Christian Services therapist shares insights for all parents on making children feel like an important part of the family. We’ll also announce our 2010 Park Party schedule! It’s a big show this weekend, “Where You Live” Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.
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