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Grandville - Hudsonville - Jenison News | Community News, Photos, Events, Businesses & Deals Our network Back to WZZM13.com More WZZM13 Sites Ada - Cascade - Forest Hills Comstock Park - Alpine Township Coopersville - Marne East Grand Rapids Grand Haven - Spring Lake Grand Rapids Central Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids South Grand Rapids West Grandville - Hudsonville - Jenison Greenville - Belding Holland - Zeeland Kalamazoo Kentwood Lowell Muskegon Plainfield - Northview Rockford - Cannon Township Sparta Walker Whitehall - Montague Wyoming Search Welcome Menu Log in Contact us Community Home HS Sports Schools Families Pets Events Restaurants Businesses Deals! Kent Harvest Trails Submitted by Cheri Mikowski , WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger Tuesday, September 19th, 2017, 1:54pm Fourteen farms are participating in this fun fall adventure for families to experience! Each farm offers its unique experience from corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, harvested home-grown fruits & vegetables and so much more. Families won’t want to miss all the excitement of this colorful season! Visit www.kentharvesttrails.org for the list of participating farms. View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Come Bark in the Dark in the Park with Humane Society of West Michigan Submitted by Megan Susterich on Thursday, September 7th, 3:08 pm Is there anything more enjoyable than seeing a dog walking or running in the park – tongue hanging out without a care in the world? How about hundreds of dogs (and owners) in Halloween costumes at the park? That’s what participants in Humane Society of West Michigan’s (HSWM) 5th Annual Bark in the Dark extravaganza at Riverside Park will witness on Saturday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by HSWM, Bark in the Dark is an annual fundraising 5K & 1 Mile fun run/walk supporting animals awaiting their forever families. This fun-filled event, perfect for the whole family – but especially those furry family members – will feature a photo booth, face painting, and balloon animals before the run/walk from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. The run/walk begins at 6:30pm and will be followed by music, complimentary snacks, and a beer tent! Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Humane Society of West Michigan Launches “Always Ask” Campaign Submitted by Megan Susterich on Monday, June 26th, 5:05 pm As more people take their dogs outside to enjoy the summer weather, Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) is launching its “Always Ask” campaign, sharing safety advice for interacting with dogs. More warm and sunny days means more dogs on the streets, and HSWM believes it’s important that the community knows how to approach dogs to protect themselves and the animals. “The goal of this campaign is to make a habit of respecting the animal’s needs over our own,” said Trudy Jeffers, Executive Director at HSWM. “Animals, especially dogs, have boundaries just like humans and simply need their space. They will let you know if they don’t want to interact by giving basic cues.” HSWM provides the following tips when meeting a dog: Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Elzinga & Volkers Completes $3.2 Million Renovation of Hope Church Submitted by Megan Susterich on Tuesday, April 25th, 8:19 am Elzinga & Volkers (E&V), a leading provider of construction management services, announced today the firm has completed a $3.2 million renovation of Hope Church located at 77 W 11th St. in Holland. The project included a 10,000-square-foot renovation of the youth area, nursery, gathering area, meeting rooms and administrative offices, and a 3,900-square-foot chapel addition provides an alternate worship area for parishioners. The project, which began in April 2016, will be revealed to the community on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. The celebration will begin with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony and conclude with an open house featuring group tours. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Study Highlights Continual Upward Growth of Online Education Submitted by Megan Susterich on Wednesday, April 12th, 11:24 am Across the country, enrollment in online learning has increased by 80% the past five years, with more than 2.7 million students currently choosing online learning. In a recent study by Research and Markets , virtual learning is expected to become even more prominent in the future. Across Michigan, schools such as Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) and Great Lakes Cyber Academy (GLCA) – statewide, tuition-free, public online schools – are meeting the growing demand from students and families. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: As Online Learning Continues to Grow in Popularity, Parents Invited to Attend Info Sessions Submitted by Megan Susterich on Wednesday, April 12th, 11:18 am As enrollment in online learning continues to increase across the county – by 80% over the past five years – two statewide, tuition-free, public virtual education schools, Great Lakes Cyber Academy (GLCA) and Michigan Connections Academy (MICA), are inviting the local community to learn more about the benefits of virtual education. Families that attend can expect to meet with staff and/or families from the school and gain valuable insight on the rigor and flexibility of virtual education and how it may be the solution for their child’s individual learning needs.. If interested, RSVP for any of the upcoming information sessions below: Great Lakes Cyber Academy : Pizza Party with Great Lakes Cyber Academy Tuesday, May 9, 6:00 p.m. Fricano Place 1050 W. Western Ave., Ste. 210 Muskegon, MI 49441 Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: Humane Society of West Michigan Experiences Record Breaking Attendance at Fundraiser Submitted by Megan Susterich on Monday, April 10th, 1:06 pm Recently, Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) celebrated record breaking attendance at their annual Paws, Claws & Corks fundraiser, an event featuring fine wines and microbrews, tastes of Grand Rapids’ best restaurants and both live and silent auctions. More than 850 animal lovers attended the event at DeVos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids, helping HSWM exceed $200,000 in donations. Every year, HSWM places thousands of animals into forever homes. The recent donations will enable HSWM to continue to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in the communities the organization is privileged to serve. Read More View Comments | Post a Comment Share: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … next › last » Events The Doobie Brothers Aug 1, 7:30PM Van Andel Arena Steve Hofstetter in Muskegon! (8PM) Aug 1, 8:00PM Back Alley Comedy Club Epic Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt: Grand Hunt Round River City! Aug 1, 10:00PM Verlocal Add an Event See more local events Photo Galleries Photo Gallery: Bustin' a move during the Jenison Street Dance (17 photos) Heritage Christian class visits WZZM 13 (9 photos) Photo gallery: Visser Family YMCA adds new educational space outside (6 photos) Photo gallery: Inside Cookies by Design & Cupcake by Design (5 photos) Photo gallery: Inside West Michigan's first Potbelly Sandwich Shop (7 photos) Photo gallery: RoboDawgs' trip above Earth (8 photos) Out and About in Grandville! (2 photos) Share Your Valentine Pics! 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