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My Town: Book Buddy volunteers needed for June 21

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00 am
My Town: Book Buddy volunteers needed for June 21

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Help a kid discover their passon for reading by becoming a “Book Buddy” this weekend.

The United Way, Kent District Library and Grand Rapids Public Library are looking for volunteers to read to children this Saturday, June 21. Volunteers are especially needed in Lowell and Sand Lake.  Volunteer roles include:

Book Buddy- Dress up as a character and listen to kids read. Wear costumes of your profession (police officer, doctor, etc.) or simply put on your best listening ears and be a buddy. Give your attention to a child as they read for 10 minutes.

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My Town Plainfield Township: Farmer's Market opens for the season June 10

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 9th, 6:00 am
My Town Plainfield Township: Farmer's Market opens for the season June 10

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.— Shoppers will have even more time to enjoy the Plainfield Township Farmer’s Market this year.

The market will open for the season on June 10 with longer hours, from noon to 6 p.m.  As in previous years, the market will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 9.   The Plainfield Township Farmer’s Market will be located at 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE in front of Frontline Church, located at the corner of 5 Mile Road and Plainfield Avenue.  Organizers say dozens of vendors have signed up to showcase their wares, produce and flowers at the market.  This year’s vendors include three bakeries, a beekeeper, kettle corn producer, an organic meat purveyor and more.  

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My Town: Local representative honored as Afterschool Champion

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 27th, 8:50 am
My Town: Local representative honored as Afterschool Champion

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A lawmaker from West Michigan is being honored for championing support for afterschool programs and the children who participate in them.

Rep. Peter MacGregor and Rep. Rashida Tlaib were recently honored as Afterschool Champions during a “Breakfast of Champions” by the Afterschool Alliance in Washington, D.C.  Both state representatives worked together last year to generate bi-partisan support to restore critical afterschool funding in the Department of Human Services budget.  MacGregor and Tlaib were also instrumental in securing funding for a summer learning loss study by Michigan State University researchers.

MacGregor represents East Grand Rapids and the townships of Cannon, Courtland, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, Spencer and Grand Rapids.

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My Town Plainfield Township: Cemetery Community Day May 24

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 24th, 6:00 am
My Town Plainfield Township: Cemetery Community Day May 24

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Community members are encouraged to help clean up Plainfield’s historical cemetery and pause to honor loved ones during Cemetery Community Day Saturday, May 24.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Participants can enjoy light refreshments provided by local businesses while meeting neighbors.  The event is organized by the Plainfield Township Cemetery Advisory Committee.

Plainfield Cemetery is located at 6205 Packer Drive in Belmont, at the corner of Rogue River and Packer Drive. 

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WANTED: Local chefs for WZZM 13 News

Submitted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 18th, 11:00 am
WANTED: Local chefs for WZZM 13 News

WZZM 13 News at Noon is looking for local chefs to be involved in cooking segments airing on Fridays and Wednesdays.

Wednesday’s segments will focus on healthy recipes, so please specify if you’re interested in healthy cooking.

For the segments, chefs should arrive at the station (645 3 Mile Road NW) at 11:45 a.m., and stay until the segment airs around 12:20 p.m. WZZM 13 will provide a gas stovetop, but chefs should bring all equipment/ingredients needed to make their dish.

Interested chefs should email Erin at ezacek@wzzm13.com. 

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My Town Plainfield: Hyser River Museum hosts open house May 3 & 4

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 am
My Town Plainfield: Hyser River Museum hosts open house May 3 & 4

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Explore the Hyser Rivers Museum for free during its annual open house this weekend.

The event is Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This year’s open house theme is “Past Times”, so the event will feature pastimes enjoyed by Americans years ago.

The annual open house is being hosted by  the Plainfield Township Historical Preservation Committee.

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My Town: Rock & roll nutrition show tours West Michigan

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 28th, 1:22 pm
My Town: Rock & roll nutrition show tours West Michigan

HOLLAND, Mich.—A rock and roll nutrition show has arrived in West Michigan.

“Jump with Jill” kicked off a series of performances at five area schools Monday, with a live show at Thomas Jefferson School in Holland.  It’s one of five schools that won a statewide contest, thanks to the generosity of Michigan’s dairy farmers and milk processors and the United Dairy Industry of Michigan as part of their Fuel Up to Play 60 program. 

“Dairy is one of easiest and richest ways that kids can get the calcium they need for strong bones,” says Amy Viselli with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. “Jump with Jill has serious fun with a serious message. They even dress up a milk jug as a rapper named Calcium.”

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