In this weekend’s show we talk with Jacob Schemmel, creator of “My Story,” a You Tube video that has over a million viewers and is striking a chord with teens across the country.   You can watch “My Story” below.

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It’s a weekend of great events  for kids-

Songs in the Night: The Story of Fanny Crosby will be presented this weekend at the Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs!  Shows are Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 and 7.

 Cornerstone University Theatre will present, “A Little Princess”, Feb. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 11 and 12 at 2:30 p.m. www.cornerstoneuniversity.edu/alittleprincess

 Opera Grand Rapids Presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute-Feb. 3 and 4 staged with projections and video from the Hubble Telescope.  Shows are at DeVos Performance Hall and fit for the whole family!  www.operagr.com

 The Kalamazoo Nature Center is offering Winter Sports Demo Day on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Families can come play in the snow and try out new ways to enjoy winter including snowshoeing, winter camping and cross country skiing.

  The CARE Ballet Company will present “Romeo and Juliet” this weekend with shows on Saturday and Sundya at St. Cecillia Music Center.  www.careballet.org

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If your child loves Disney — this contest is for you.  Watch below to find out how you can be one of Maranda’s 100 Winners!

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Bullying is real-it’s happening in our schools, on our playgrounds, on-line and in our neighborhoods.  In fact, 90% of all fourth thru eighth graders say they have been bullied or have bullied.    Being bullied is nothing new, but what I am seeing is a new level of viciousness in both words and actions by kids younger than ever before.   And, for some of these young victims they feel there’s no way out, no hope.   I recently received an e-mail from a 12 year old girl.  She said she has been bullied for the past four years and she fears she can’t take it any more.  She expressed how she wants to end her life but she’s worried her mom won’t be able to go on without her.  This is heart breaking!!  I immediately called the mother and talked about the girl’s situation.   I met with mom and the girl and shared resources available to them through their school and in their community.   This young lady inspired me to do a whole “Where You Live” show on bullying, depression and hopelessness.  This week on “Where You Live” this girl and several other West Michigan kids will share their stories.   Another piece of the show is an interview with a 19 year old from Rockford who has created a video expressing his sadness and his journey to finding hope.  He posted his video on YouTube where over 1 million people have viewed it and over 10,000 people have commented.  The show will also include expert advise for parents who suspect their kids are being bullying and what the new anti-bullying law really means.   Plus, we sit down with  an 11 year old in Allegan that has taken her pain from being bullied and turned it into action giving hundreds of kids a safe place to share their stories!  It’s a powerful show-every parent should watch, “Where You Live”  Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on WOTV 4 and 6:30 p.m. on WOOD TV 8.

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The Double JJ Resort in Rothbury is open year round to families.  In the winter they feature tons of outdoor activities as well as an awesome indoor water park.  Watch the segment and get the keyword to enter the contest!!

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The Double JJ has over 500 feet of tubing fun for families.

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After a long day outside, the Double JJ offers an amazing indoor water park for the family to warm up and play!

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Every weekend the Double JJ Resort offers sleigh rides for families.

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One of the unique winter activities that the Double JJ Resort offers is dog sledding.  Maranda got a lesson in mushing from the pros.

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Here are some fun family events happening this weekend…..Where You Live!

 Open Wide Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Childrens’ Museum, now - Sunday, April 16.  www.grcm.org

This is the first weekend of the Open Wide exhibit at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.  Kids can learn the basics of dental health while they role play as dentists, brush teeth and put braces on life-size puppets.

 Michigan International Auto Show, Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29 DeVos Place – Grand Rapids www.showspan.com

Auto manufacturers from around the world will bring over 300 new vehicles to DeVos Place, including the latest in sedans, vans, SUV’s, trucks, hybrids and sports cars.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for kids.

Grand Haven Winterfest, Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29-Downtown Grand Haven www.winterfestonline.org

Events include a family dog pull, cardboard sled race and all kinds of winter activities for kids.

Richmond Park Winter Rush, Saturday, January 28 at 11am, Richmond Park – Grand Rapids www.winterrush.com

Winter Rush is an extreme race designed to incorporate the natural outdoor elements of Richmond Park located in the heart of Grand Rapids. Fun course elements include sledding, snow angel making, a wall climb and run through the wood.  Bring the kids out and cheer on the participants!

 This week on Where You Live, we’re talking winter fun at the Double JJ Ranch and Resort in Rothbury, Michigan.  We’ll show you everything that the Double JJ offers families this time of year including tubing, dog sledding and sleigh rides.  Plus, we’ll have your chance to win a two-night stay for your family!  Watch Friday at 7pm on WXSP, Saturday at 7:30am & 7:30pm on WOTV and Saturday at 6:30pm on WOOD TV.

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