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Free bowling for kids

When kids are out of school for summer, it can be hard to come up with ideas to keep them entertained. A fun activity perfect for kids is bowling, and thanks

A video game blast from the past

Do you remember the classic arcade games of the past....Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Space Invader and Centipede?

Tours give you a true feel for college

If you have a high school student that is thinking about Ferris State University, you should know that the best way to get a feel for the school is through a

Detection dogs used to keep students safe

Thanks to a donation from Complete K9 of Norton Shores, detection dogs are now on sight at Mona Shores middle and high schools on a regular basis.

The lessons of a lemonade stand

Looking to raise a financially savoy entrepreneur? Think about using a lemonade stand to teach your child the basics in income, profit, loss and savings.

Make sure to check the box

Movie ratings give parents important information about a movie’s content, but it’s ultimately up to you to decide whether a movie is suitable for your family.

Dig up some fun at the Children's Museum

Grab your hard hat and your tool belt, and get ready to dig up some fun at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

Weekend activities just for kids!

It’s the holiday weekend and there are all sorts of exciting ways to celebrate the long weekend as a family!

Compassionate care for cancer patients

Many children battling cancer, spend countless days at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. The doctors and nurses become more than caregivers, they become close

Fighting childhood cancer in West Michigan

Over 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year. Grand Rapids is lucky to be home to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, one of the leaders

We've got your summer plans covered

Kids will be out of school in just a few weeks and asking "what is there to do?" Maranda has you covered!

Celebrating cancer survivors

Maranda recently put a call out to her Facebook fans for photos of those who have beat cancer. Her fans responded with photos and amazing stories and proud

Getting at-risk kids up and moving

Fit Kids 360 is a healthy lifestyle program developed by several community partners to teach children and their parents healthy behaviors.

Helping homeowners cut montly costs

The Gables Family of Muskegon recently went to Fifth Third Bank looking for help to refinance their home. After just a few simple conversations, they were able

Win a Kidz Bop Meet & Greet

Your kids could win a chance to meet the Kidz Bob kids!  Register for a chance to win with Maranda and WOTV 4 Women.

Get creative with fairy gardening

One the largest spring trends in gardening is fairy gardening. Melinda Koetsier of Koetsier's Greenhouse has seven steps to walk you through creating your own

Form a team and help fight disease

The Van Andel Institute is asking the community for help with a unique request -- painting the town purple!

New Grizzly Bear exhibit now open

After months of construction, the John Ball Zoo is debuting their latest renovation project, the Meijer Grizzly Bear exhibit.

Wedgwood expansion helps more kids heal

Wedgwood Christian Services announced the public phase of its $10 million capital campaign, with funds raised going to expand programs for at-risk youth.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but women today tend to focus on their flaws instead of their true beauty. Maranda and her Go To Gal, Jamie Allen, react

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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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