Catholic Central eliminates East GR from girls hoops tourney, 55-41

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011, 8:39am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - Tiesha Stokes poured in 18 pointsn and Shellis Hampton added 16 as Grand Rapids Catholic Central kept its repeat title chances in tact, disposing of East Grand Rapids in the district semifinals Wednesday night, 55-41.

Catholic Central head coach Colleen Lamoreaux-Tate knocked out the school she once coached for.

Lily Clifford led EGR with 13 points.

Catholic Central will face Comstock Park in the district title game Friday night at East Grand Rapids High School.

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Comstock Park Elementary PTO Calendar

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011, 8:22am

From: http://www.cppschools.com

MARCH 8 - PTO meeting, 7 p.m. at Pine Island Elementary

MARCH 18 - Save this date for the Bounce Party/Family Dinner at Comstock Park High School, 5 to 9 p.m. All students who sold at least 5 items in the Goodies Fundraiser in the fall will receive a wristband for free admission to the Bounce Party.

Congratulations to Riley Richardson, who won the grand prize gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge as the top seller for the Goodies Fundraiser. Thanks, Riley, for working so hard to make the fundraiser a success. The PTO appreciates your efforts!

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Annual Showcase of the Arts preparations underway at KHPS

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 28th, 2011, 12:56pm

From: http://www.khps.org

Showcase of the Arts will be held on Tuesday evening, April 26th, at 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Acts are auditioned and feature Middle School students excelling in the areas of performance and visual arts.

Students share, present and express a wide variety of talents. Some of the acts that were featured in the past are: vocal solos and duets, vocal ensembles, instrumental solos, duets, ensembles, dramatic readings, comedy acts, skits, magic, martial arts, clowning, a rock band, piano solos, music with sign language, several varieties of dance, and the Eighth Grade Band!

In addition to the performance areas, students submit artwork, woodworking projects, sewing projects, and poetry.

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Now Open - Habitat for Humanity - ReStore

Submitted by AlpineTownship on Monday, February 28th, 10:41 am

A special ceremony took place this morning at the location of the ReNew store brought to our community by Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. Instead of a typical ribbon cutting ceremony, the staff and directors conducted a dedication ceremony with invited guests, customers, and many volunteers. The store was dedicated in a christian tradition to the glory of God. Present at the ceremony were Mary Buikema, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Tom Hyde, Director of ReStore, and a special message was delivered by Pastor Ken Benson, who brought ReStore to Michigan after seeing successful stores in other states. The new store is located at 5920 Alpine Ave. NW, adjacent to the Meijer Gas Station at Alpine Ave. and 7 Mile Rd. NW. The store will be managed by Elvira Torres...

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Now Open - Le Kabob -Mediterranean Dishes

Submitted by AlpineTownship on Monday, February 28th, 10:39 am

On Monday, Alpine Township's newest restaurant, Le Kabob, opened its doors to the public. The restaurant at 4022 Alpine Ave. NW features delicious Mediterranean dishes that is sure to attract food lovers from throughout West Michigan. Restaurant owner Ali was very happy with the number of customers he was able to serve this first week. You will be able to get more information from the website www.lekabobgr.com. when it becomes available next week. Call (616) 647-9722 for more information.

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Michigan State Police warning drivers of slick roads

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Saturday, February 26th, 2011, 6:25pm

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - Michigan State Police are asking drivers to take it slow in Kent County, where many roads have become slick due to Saturday's snowfall.

Two drivers lost control of their vehicles on M-6 near the I-96 interchange Saturday afternoon.

No one was seriously hurt.

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Beer festival sold out

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Saturday, February 26th, 2011, 2:09pm

COMSTOCK PARK (WZZM) - For an indicator of the health of Michigan's craft beer industry, come to Fifth Third Ballpark Saturday. If you have a ticket. And, chances are, you can't get one. The sixth annual Michigan Winter Beer Festival sold out three weeks before last year's event, despite offering 25% more tickets.

"We're a poster child for economic growth and success in Michigan" said Scott Graham Friday.

Graham, executive director of the Michigan Brewer's Guild, was sipping a Schmoz beer, brewed in Grand Rapids, as he surveyed the acres of tents and port-a-potties put up to serve the over 5,000 people expected for Saturday's festival.

Founder's Brewing in Grand Rapids is in the midst of a $6.6 million expansion; and Bell's the state's leading craft brewer, will invest $52 million.

"People just love beer" Graham says.

One of 62 breweries represented Saturday will be Brewery Vivant, which opened recently on Cherry Street in Grand Rapids.

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