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EGR graduation moved indoors due to rain

EAST GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- Thursday night's high school graduation has been moved indoors. Below is a letter from the principal:

Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2013,

Due to inclement weather expected throughout the day and this evening, the graduation ceremony for the EGRHS Class of 2013 will be held in the Main Gymnasium at East Grand Rapids High School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Below are several pieces of information that may be helpful to you as you are planning for the ceremony.

SEATING: Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. There are no tickets to the event and the graduates are NOT limited to the number of guests that may attend.

OPENING OF DOORS: Doors to the gymnasium will be opened at 5:45 p.m. Reserving seats with a blanket, signs, etc. is NOT permitted.

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Relay for Life a success

Relay for Life a success

Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part.  During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857.  That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society.  Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17.  On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out.  In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

Plenty more communities are planning Rel

Officers continue search for vehicle vandals

Officers continue search for vehicle vandals

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Public safety officers are asking residents to be vigilant, after string of vehicle break-ins in East Grand Rapids.

In an alert sent to the community,  public safety officers say they’ve received ten complaints of someone breaking windows of vehicles parked on streets.  The crimes began April 19 near Breton Downs Elementary School.  Several other vehicles were damaged in the Gaslight Village area and the west edge of the city between May 18 and May 19. 

Public safety officers are investigating the crimes.  Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call 911.

'Movies in the Park' returns with 'The Lorax' June 7

'Movies in the Park' returns with 'The Lorax' June 7

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— The lineup is out for a summertime tradition.

Movies in the Park 2013 kicks off with “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax” on June 7. The schedule also includes “Hotel Transylvania” on July 12, “Winnie the Pooh” on July 26, “Madagascar 3” on August 9 and “Happy Feet 2” on August 23. 

In case of inclement weather, the movie will be canceled or rescheduled as circumstances allow.

All of the movie showings are free and will take place at John Collins Park, on the shores of Reeds Lake.  Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket, but leave the alcohol and grill at home.

'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

ROCKFORD, Mich.—One of West Michigan’s first “Healthier Homes” will be on display during the 2013 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes.

The home, located at 9309 Stone View Drive, is part of Sable Homes’ Stone Crest development in Rockford.  The 2,242 square foot house is the first of its kind in West Michigan to feature AirRenew gypsum board walls, which purify the air for 75 years, converting contaminants like formaldehyde into safe inert compounds. The walls are also moisture and mold resistant. It also contains latex paint and primer that  are free of volatile organic compounds.

The Spring Parade of Homes runs May 24 through June 8.  Tickets start at $10.

Kids' Food Basket Family Gala

(WZZM) - Afton Devos stopped by the Weekend Morning News to talk about an upcoming event benefiting Kids' Food Basket.

The non-profit group is hosting a family gala on Saturday, June 8th from 4:30 pm to 9 pm.  It will be held on the grounds of the Brookby Estate at Aquinas College.

Click here for more information.

"Come Walk With Me" spiritual walk June 8

"Come Walk With Me" spiritual walk June 8

 

Dominican Center at Marywood is offering you a day away.