City of Kentwood
Snapshots: Weekend news for you to-dos, Kentwood and Wyoming
You can do something educational, or something patriotic or something artful. Just don’t spend more than your average time in front of the TV.
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Local football wrap: East Kentwood survives Caledonia; Godwin, Lee and Tri-unity gain first wins
In the WKTV featured game of the week, the Falcons rallied for 13 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 14-10 Caledonia advantage and gain a 23-14 win.
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Schuler Books pairs up with Creston Brewery for a book, pie, beer event
The Pints + Pie event is set for Sept. 25 at Creston Brewery with only 50 tickets available.
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Honoring America’s veterans, Gold Star ceremony & Freedom Cruise at 5/3 ballpark Sunday
This year, the annual event will honor fallen soldier U.S. Army Sgt. Chad J. Vollmer, of Grand Rapids, who was killed in action in Iraq on Dec. 23, 2006.
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Light up the night: City of Kentwood to host Glow in the Park 5K
Area runners and walkers are invited to come together and “illuminate the night with glow wear and lights” during the City of Kentwood’s first-ever Glow in the Park 5K on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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East Kentwood student joins GR Symphony for free Sept. 21 concert
Cellist Zachary Earle, from East Kentwood, will perform with the symphony at John Ball Park.
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East Kentwood, lessons learned, returns home for key OK Red game against Caledonia
East Kentwood bounced back in a big way last week after a tough loss on the road on opening night; now they face Caledonia in the Falcons’ open opener.
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School News Network: Experiences shape your life, says Kelloggville’s new high-school supervisor
Meet the new supervisor of the 54th Street Academy, Kelloggsville’s alternative high school.
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This weekend’s Kentwood’s Food Truck Festival popular with residents, food truck community
Kentwood will host its fourth annual End of Summer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kent District Library, Kentwood (Richard. L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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Mexican Festival marks 50 years with celebration this weekend
La Fiesta Mexicana takes over the Calder Plaza with food, fun and music featuring a Grammy-nominated mariachi.
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Remember Woodland Mall’s ‘Bacon and Eggs’? Want to buy it for charity?
Woodland Mall is giving the community a chance to bring home the bacon – and eggs, two central pieces of its iconic play area that were retired earlier this year.
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Whether male or female, take a good look at the office before seeking it according to two Kent County Commissioners
Kent County Commissioners Betsy Melton and Monica Sparks discuss the challenges women face when running for public office.
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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know
We take this opportunity to celebrate our similarities, which are more common than you think. Read on.
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