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Janet Johnson Tribute Exhibition

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Thursday, May 18th, 2017, 3:44pm
Janet Johnson Tribute Exhibition

A celebration of the Life and Art of Janet Johnson will be on display for a time at LowellArts.

Janet Y. Johnson passed away on February 20, 2017. She was a founding member of LowellArts and of the co-op gallery, Flat River Gallery, along with a lifetime member of the Grand Valley Artists. She was a gifted artist who helped guide and shape artistic projects and artists, leaving a lasting impression.

The community is welcome to an open house on Sunday, May 21 from 2-4pm to celebrate, Mrs. Johnson’s artistic life.

Visit: www.lowellartsmi.org for more information.

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Sand Sculpture Contest

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016, 11:49am
Sand Sculpture Contest

The Grand Haven, Spring Lake & Ferrysburg Chamber of Commerce invite residents & visitors to take part in this sand art building activity this Saturday.

After 2 hours of sand creating, individuals, teams & families will be judged and awarded prizes on their unique presentation.

Get your sand sculpture plans & tools in order.The Grand Haven City Beach is the place to be from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, August 13.

Go on-line to www.visitgrandhaven.com for more information.

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LowellArts! Student Art Show

Submitted by LowellArts on Thursday, May 5th, 12:39 pm
LowellArts! Student Art Show
April 26 – May 21 LowellArts! presents the 5th Annual Student Art Show featuring exciting, innovative, creative, spectacular, and well-executed artwork from area middle and high school students. Artwork is submitted by art teachers by invited schools for display. The exhibit is also open to home-schooled students who live within 15 miles of Lowell. Best of Show and Honorable Mention awards are presented in 3 categories, and winners receive gift packages of art supplies, classes, and gift certificates donated by various businesses and institutions. Meet-the-Artist Reception to be held Sunday, May 1, 2-4pm. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 1-4pm. LowellArts! is located at 149 S. Hudson St. www.lowellartsmi.org. LowellArts!, 897-8545 
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Art Display Coming to a Close on April 15

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Wednesday, April 8th, 2015, 12:49pm
Art Display Coming to a Close on April 15

Over 300 pieces of art were submitted by talented artists in the 29th Annual West Michigan Art Competition. 103 of those remarkable creations are on display for the community to enjoy.

Jon McDonald, a Professor at Kendall College of Art & Design at Ferris State University & an accomplished painter, juried this Competition & also selected award winners.

Visit the King Gallery, Tuesday-Friday from 10am-6pm or Saturday from 1-4pm in Lowell Arts Gallery, located at 149 South Hudson Street by April 15, 2015.

For a list of winners & their works, visit: www.lowellartsmi.org

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My Town: Girl Scout cookie munchers will have to wait

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, March 13th, 6:00 am
My Town: Girl Scout cookie munchers will have to wait

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— The start of spring usually signals the return of the Girl Scouts’ traditional boxed treats, but cookie connoisseurs will have to wait even longer this year.

The Girls Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore says local cookie deliveries will be delayed by four weeks.  Little Brownie Bakers, which churns out the treats, blames unexpectedly high demand for cookies.

"[Our forecast] has resulted in a tightness in cookie inventory and an inability to meet cookie orders at the dates originally requested," explains sales director Brenda Smith. "The situation was made worse by winter weather that resulted in a plant shutdown for two days in February and an ingredient delivery delay in late February."

Little Brownie Bakers is working around the clock to fill all orders.  All requested boxes should arrive in West Michigan the week of April 13. 

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Meijer generates nearly $6 Million for Midwest food pantries in 2014

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Friday, February 13th, 2015, 7:00am
Meijer generates nearly $6 Million for Midwest food pantries in 2014

----NEWS RELEASE---

The Meijer Simply Give program – held three times a year – generated nearly $6 million in 2014 for food pantries throughout the Midwest, bringing the program’s overall donation total to nearly $14 million since it began in November 2008.

The retailer’s most recent campaign, which ended in January, was the most successful holiday campaign in the program’s history, resulting in a total of more than $1.8 million for hungry families.

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My Town: Third annual Write Michigan Contest winners announced

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Monday, February 9th, 2015, 7:00am
My Town: Third annual Write Michigan Contest winners announced
--------NEWS RELEASE-------Kent District Library, Schuler Books & Music and Herrick District Library announce the winners of the third annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. More than 700 writers from across the state entered the contest: 215 adults, 426 teens and 104 in the youth category.

“We’ve had another successful year,” said KDL Assistant Director Michelle Boisvenue-Fox. “We are always excited to see and read so much great talent in Michigan. We are supported by 155 volunteer reviewers—librarians, booksellers and Friends of the Library—with over half of them returning from last year’s contest. Many people find this a fun way to support aspiring writers.”

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