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In a building that at one point housed an ice arena and a comedy club -- a life-size maze became a popular spot to spend some time in the early 90s.

They make things like milk, cottage cheese, eggnog, ice cream, and other frozen desserts. On Saturday, Country Fresh will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary!

Get out and enjoy the winter weather this weekend. There are several events happening in downtown Grand Rapids -- from the Golf Show to ice sculptures and Human Hungry Hippos! Also this weekend, you can watch the Opening Ceremonies for the Winter Olympics, Learn to Luge, and take a Polar Plunge! There are also a few concerts and sporting events.

"Charlie & Company" is a new educational video series which features music written and performed by Brian Vander Ark. Music written for the series will debut during a free live show at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids on December 11.

His name is Chas Burtchett, and I first met him and heard him sing at the Autism Support of Kent County Walkathon a few weeks back at Kuiper College.  I've been hosting the event for the past 5 years or so.  Chas was telling me and some of the others, about his sister who was diagnosed with Autism.