It's time to Paint the Town Purple

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:48pm

It’s May, which means it’s time to paint the town purple.

Officials from Alpine and Plainfield Townships have signed proclamations declaring May “Paint the Town Purple Month” in support of Relay for Life of Comstock Park. Organizers for Relay for Life of Comstock Park are also encouraging home and business owners to participate on May 10 by decorating themselves, storefronts, vehicles, etc. to show that Comstock Park is fighting back against cancer.

Relay for Life of Comstock Park will kick off its annual walk-run May 17 at 12 p.m. at Comstock Park High School. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

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Energy usage monitors now available for checkout at local library

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 2:54pm

If you have a card to the Kent District Library, you can now check your energy usage for free.

Visitors to the library can check out an energy usage monitor to gauge their home appliance electricity use. Kent District Library launched the pilot program in February at its Englehardt branch in Lowell, through a partnership with Lowell Light & Power. Consumers Energy is also backing the program.

Kent District Library has nearly 250,000 cardholders at 18 branches representing 26 Kent County communities.

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Adoption movie coming to Grand Rapids

Submitted by Sarah Barwacz, Reporter-Multi Media Journalist

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:56pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- A movie tour to raise adoption awareness is coming to Grand Rapids.

The film 'Stuck' talks about adoption problems families are having bringing a child over to the U.S. The film "Stuck" is traveling to 60 cities in three months.

The hope is that the movie brings adoption awareness and reform. Currently, families who want to adopt children overseas say their children get stuck because of politics and red tape. While loving families are ready to give them a home, many never are able to leave the orphanage.

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Student of the Week, Nick Schweitzer

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 9:43am

Apparently Nick Schweitzer, a senior at West Catholic High School, has an agenda when it comes to being involved and helping where he is needed.

Nick went to St. Louis last summer to help out on a mission trip, something he thoroughly enjoyed. He is an Eagle Scout, volunteers at Kid’s Food Basket, belongs to the youth group at Holy Trinity Parish and is a Whitecap’s Mascot.

Along with all of the afore mentioned things he is involved with, Nick also belongs to Drama Club, performing in Shakespeare plays, Liturgical Choir, Writing Club, is Class Secretary and tutors. Now, that’s one busy guy!

Nick plans to attend Frederik Meijer Honors College at GVSU and study Secondary Math Education.

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'Mom 2 Mom Sale' to help replace old band uniforms

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 12:19pm

'Mom 2 Mom Sale' to help replace old band uniforms

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—The Comstock Park Band Boosters is holding a fundraiser this Saturday to replace the band’s 18 year old uniforms.

The “Mom 2 Mom Sale” featuring used children’s items will take place May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Comstock Park High School Gym. It coincides with the annual Spring Carnival, which will feature games, prizes and food. Tickets to the carnival are four for $1.

If you’d like to help, contact bandboosters@cppschools.com.

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Grand Rapids Kidney walk at 5/3rd Ballpark

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 6:18am

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (WZZM) - Walkers will be able to enjoy the nice weather while helping a good cause Sunday during the Grand Rapids Kidney walk.

The event starts at noon with fun activities available for all. Some of the activities include face painting AND a petting zoo.

Organizers expect more than one thousand people to participate in today's walk.

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Bowling for a Cure, Sunday, April 28th

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:00pm

Westgate Bowl is the place to be on Sunday, April 28th if you would like to participate in the Comstock Park Relay for Life/American Cancer Society fundraising event called “Bowling for a Cure.”

The event, located at 4486 Alpine Ave NW, begins at 5:00pm on Sunday. The fee to participate is $10.00 per person and it includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and pizza.

A portion of all proceeds will go toward Relay for Life of Comstock Park.

For additional information on this event and other fundraisers, go to the organizations Facebook page or visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

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