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Fun events for families this weekend
Maranda's Five Star Family Fun Update
Updated: Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 5:35 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 5:35 PM EST
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - 2013 Michigan International Auto Show
Thursday, January 31 through Sunday, February 3
DeVos Place – Grand Rapids
www.showspan.com
This is the greatest annual opportunity to view your next new car. Check out over 300 new vehicle including sedans, vans, SUV's, trucks, hybrids and sports cars.
Fifth Third River Bank Run Training Run
Saturday, February 2 at 8am
David D. Hunting YMCA – Grand Rapids
www.53riverbankrun.com
This free event is a great way to meet other runners and network with event staff. Meet at the YMCA for directions, maps and pre-race water before hitting the streets. No pre-registration required.
Groundhog Day Fun
Saturday, February 2 from 9am-Noon
Howard Christensen Nature Center – Kent City
www.lillysfrogpad.com
Come learn about groundhogs, where they come from and find out if he’ll see his shadow this year. This is a free event, but a $5 donation is suggested.
Saturday at the Gardens
Saturday, February 2 from 10-11:30am
Frederik Meijer Gardens - Grand Rapids
www.johnballzoosociety.org
www.meijergardens.org
Kids can dress and act like an owl, rabbit, turtle, and porcupine at this fun-filled event! Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.
19th Annual Reeds Lake Ice Fly
Saturday, Feb 2 from Noon-3pm
On Frozen Reed's Lake – East Grand Rapids
www.mackite.com
Bring your family to Reeds Lake to watch kite fliers with snow boards. See them in action flying in the sky and enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate, compliments of Rose's.
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Maranda joined WOOD TV8, WOTV 4 and WXSP TV in January of 2001 as Children and Family Services Manager, but has served the community as an advocate for kids and families for over 20 years.
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Maranda joined WOOD TV8, WOTV 4 and WXSP TV in January of 2001 as Children and Family Services Manager, but has served the community as an advocate for kids and families for over 20 years.
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