By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org

Quote of the Day

I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.
Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter

Take a Pass

The Kentwood Justice Center which houses the 62-B District Court (WKTV)

Have a court fine you forgot to pay? Or an outstanding ticket that you just found in the drawer? Well head straight to Kentwood’s 62-B District Court or the 63rd District Court located on the East Beltline, both of which have announced they will offer individuals a waiver on further penalties or incarceration for taking care of their debts before March 31. The courts are even willing to work with those unable to pay in full. For more information, call the 62-B Court at 616-698-9310 or the 63rd Court at 616-632-7770.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Andronaco moves its subsidiary Conley Composite to Kentwood.

The Right Place and the City of Kentwood made big news this week when Andronaco announced it would be moving one of its subsidiaries, Conley Composite to Kentwood. Andronaco has three of its subsidiaries and its headquarters in the area. This is the second big announcement for The Right Place, which in January announced that Stone Fox Ventures would be moving its new acquired Even Cut Abrasive Company to Wyoming.

Star Gazing with Music

The next Concerts Under the Stars at the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Chaffee Planetarium is Thursday, Feb. 28. The concert, which is at 7:30 p.m., features the dark-electronic pop of Bronze Wolf. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-members. For more info, visit grpm.org or click here. Or snag some tickets for tonight’s Grand Rapids Symphony concert featuring 19-year-old bass virtuoso William McGregor. The concert is at 8 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall.

Fun fact:

750

That’s how many different species of butterflies in the world. Come March 1, you can check out about 60 of them as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park opens its über popular “Butterflies are Blooming” exhibit. The butterflies roam free in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. Best times to see the butterflies: late afternoon or early morning when the Gardens opens early every Tuesday. So keep thinking spring!