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Sunscreen – Sunscreen – Sunscreen

Andy Rent — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:40:34 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully it’s a pretty good weather day. But, it’s going to be HOT and HUMID! Be careful, hydrate a lot, and, use plenty of sunscreen! A couple of week ago I wrote a blog about sunscreen, and how nothing can really be “waterproof” or “sweatproof” as some claim. But I just wanted [...]

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here's What's Happening Around Town

Kim Carson — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:44 +0000

What does Memorial Day Weekend mean to you? Over the years it has become an occasion, for many, as a weekend to remember. Many people visit the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. Red, white and blue flags wave over the grave stones and flowers sometimes decorate the grave markers. It has also become a long weekend devoted to bargain shopping, family gatherings, barbecues, fireworks, and trips to the beach. (Grand Haven and the Lakeshore is usually PACKED on Memorial Day weekend, if the weather in nice.)

The "Addams Family" Coming to DeVos Performance Hall for Broadway Grand Rapids

Andy Rent — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:54 +0000

May 22nd through May 26th, Grand Rapids welcomes the Addams. They’re moving in for a weeks run at DeVos Performance Hall as Broadway Grand Rapids closes out their season. Meghan Distel, from Broadway Grand Rapids, visited “Andy In The Morning” Wednesday and announced some wonderful specials for the Memorial Day week and weekend show. First [...]

Early Grand Haven Beach Crowd Catches Park Officials By Surprise

Kim Carson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:05 +0000

The Grand Haven State Park reported at least 500 people laying on the beach during the March 18th weekend and it was a bit overwhelming for the beach staff. Even during the month of April the beaches were busier than usual for this time of year and that presents one big problem. They only have 3 employees on staff right now, because it's not a typical thing for that many people to be lying on any West Michigan beach in the Spring.

Hot Memorial Day In Store for Grand Rapids

Paul Lee — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:58:23 +0000

The forecast for Monday (so far) is sunshine with a high in the lower 90s. Sold! Here’s a partial Memorial Day checklist of some of the stuff you might need. Think of this as one more of your hastily-scrawled refrigerator notes, and together maybe we can avert some panic. 1. Double check your Memorial Day [...]

West Michigan Gets A Little Break From Construction Memorial Weekend

Kim Carson — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:00:21 +0000

Are you already tired of seeing the orange barrels everywhere? Especially tricky to navigate is the 28th Street & Breton Area. It’s a real pain! Well, good news! The Michigan Department of Transportation will give us all a break from construction and construction workers. Those guys will be home with their families celebrating this weekend, and you [...]

Could We See Lower Gas Prices In Grand Rapids & West Michigan For Memorial Day

Kim Carson — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:14:50 +0000

If you consider about $3.75 "lower gas prices." Well, at least they are better than they have been for a few months or so. Memorial Day this year may allow you to visit family and friends who are out of the immediate area and not feel the pinch