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WAVE Award nominations open

Submitted by mkennedy on Thursday, May 2nd, 9:00 am
WAVE Award nominations open

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Experience Grand Rapids and the Kent County Lodging Association have opened the 6th Annual WAVE Award nominations.

The annual awards program recognizes outstanding service providers in the Grand Rapids and Kent County hospitality industry. Nominations will be accepted from employers and guests from April 30 to Oct.7, 2013. One award will be presented in each of the following categories: Transportation, Retail & Service, Attractions/Events, and Nightlife. New categories to the 2013 awards program include: Restaurants/Breweries, Lodging, and Volunteer in Hospitality.

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Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 9:00am
Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.

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GVSU Rowing Club dedicates new boat to student who died

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 8:30am
GVSU Rowing Club dedicates new boat to student who died

SPRING LAKE, Mich. – The Rowing Club at Grand Valley State University now has a floating reminder of a crew member who lost her life in a car crash.

On April 12,  GVSU rowers dedicated their newest boat at the Spring Lake Yacht Club to Rachel Ring.  Ring joined the GVSU women’s novice rowing team in the fall of 2011.  She died weeks later.

Ring’s family donated funds for the boat, which is named the Rachel Ring, 1991-2011.  They joined team members, coaches and university administrators Friday to unveil the boat.  University President Thomas Haas presided over the dedication ceremony.

A day after the dedication, the Rachel Ring competed in its inaugural race at the annual Lubbers Cup Regatta.   The GVSU women’s teams won every race that was not cancelled.

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Cast your semi-final vote in our Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 2:17pm
Cast your semi-final vote in our Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge

The WZZM 13 Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge  is in the semi-final round.

 RT London (My Town Grand Rapids North) is taking on Terryberry (My Town Grand Rapids Central). The winner of that match up will take on the winner of the battle between REY Longboard Trucks (My Town Muskegon)  and Hudsonville Ice Cream .

Click HERE to download the full bracket.

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Celebrate Made In Michigan Products and Cast Your Sunday Vote!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Sunday, March 24th, 11:00 am
Celebrate Made In Michigan Products and Cast Your Sunday Vote!

Join us in celebrating Michigan products with the Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge. Click HERE to download the bracket.

Each day we'll have four matchups, one from each bracket, as we go through some of our great Made in Michigan products. If you don't know a product, you may want to search the products name in the search bar on the top of the page and check out a past Made in Michigan feature story that aired earlier.

Also, check our WZZM13 Facebook page starting March 25th for ways that you can win some Made in Michigan merchandise.

A new poll will be posted each day.

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It's Tigers time at the Boat & Canoe Club

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Saturday, March 16th, 2013, 9:10am
It's Tigers time at the Boat & Canoe Club

Legion Members, Mark your calendar for the Opening Day Party for the Detroit Tigers at the Boat & Canoe Club in Grand Rapids. The party starts at 4:00pm on Monday, April 1st and $5 will get you in the door for a big variety of Baseball Food, included.

The highlight at the 7th inning, besides the Tigers winning the game, will be the big raffle of the “Tub of Fun”. This tub is loaded with everything you can imagine to have fun. There are Tigers sweatshirts & T-Shirts, gift cards, caramel corn, soft sided cooler, hats and a big variety of spirits and libations, a $500 value. Tickets for this tub are $5 or 3 for $10, available at the club. You do not have to be present to win this great prize.

Come out and support your local American Legion Club.

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A River Runs Through It: Fly Fishing for Men

Submitted by Dominican Center at Marywood, - R. Steers for DCM
Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 11:00am
A River Runs Through It: Fly Fishing for Men

All men are invited to a morning of fly fishing instruction at Dominican Center at Marywood

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. All men are invited to Dominican Center at Marywood for a morning of good times, fellowship, expert fly fishing advice with hands-on instruction and a hearty cookout. Glen Blackwood of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company will be our fishing guide, leading an introduction to fly fishing with a focus on fly casting; Brian Plachta will be our spiritual guide.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are sure to pick up some great tips on how to fine tune your fishing techniques. You'll be ready to tackle any of Michigan's waterways.

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