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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

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By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org

Quote of the Day

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”

Mark Twain

A kaleidoscope of cultures

Immigrants in 1892

For many of our immigrant ancestors, the process of coming to this country was relatively simple. It is much more complicated today. Understanding your own family history and immigration story can help put the current discussion about immigration in context. Go here for more info.

A timely topic, discussed

From right to left: Emily Bridson, Skot Welch, Patti Caudill, and Ken Norris. (WKTV)

The latest episode of WKTV Journal’s In Focus series of podcasts focuses on the anti-discrimination public policies — a timely topic as the City of Grand Rapids City Commission just this last passed a Human Rights Ordnance which will be the basis of the formation of future public policies. Go here.

Make one wish — or a hundred

Magic is everywhere!

Egads! It’s that time of year again — when insects seek a nice, cozy place to spend the winter. Meet your new neighbors here.

Fun fact:

Something in common

See? They even walk like us.

The beaks of octopuses and squids (yes, they have beaks) are made of keratin, the same material that a bird’s beak — and our fingernails — are made of. Say hello to your newfound relatives.

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you need to know

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By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org

 

Quote of the Day

“November; Crows are approaching - Wounded leaves fall to the ground.” 

                                    ~ Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann

 

Make Sundays special

The Cascade Township Branch brings concerts inside for ‘Sunday Afternoon Live’, eight concerts from October 2018 through April 2019 featuring your favorite local artists. Sponsored by Cascade Charter Township, Cascade Downtown Development Authority, Cascade Community Foundation, Friends of the Cascade Township Library and Kingsland Ace Hardware.

 

Go here for more info.

 

 

‘Tis the season… for season tickets

Season tickets and mini ticket plans for the 2019 West Michigan Whitecaps baseball season are now on sale. Season ticket holders receive special perks ranging from a free luxury suite, discounted hot dog/soda vouchers, discounted preferred parking plans, souvenir shop discounts, a ticket buy-back and exchange program, early entry into the ballpark, guaranteed giveaway items and more (not all perks are included in all ticket packages).

 

Go here for more info.

 

Wait — only five?

With West Michigan being home to the Fruit Ridge — one of the best fruit-growing regions in the world — there is an abundance of orchards and farms to explore and plenty of apples and fresh cider to enjoy during the fall season.

 

Here are five ways to enjoy fall in West Michigan. We’re sure there are many more, but here’s five.

 

Fun fact:

Hmmm, I don’t think so

Nicholas Cage bought a pet octopus once because he sincerely thought it might help with his acting.

 

 

Snapshots: Fun news you need to know from Wyoming and Kentwood

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By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org

 

Quote of the Day

"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work."


                                             ~ Aristotle

Let there be light

Once again the communities of Kentwood and Wyoming will be participating in National Night Out — this year on Tuesday, Aug. 7 — where residents are encouraged to turn their porch light on and come out and meet their neighbors. Go here for more info.

 

 

Last chance

Wyoming hosts its last on-the-road meeting for the summer on Monday, Aug. 6.

 

“These are just great opportunities to get out in the community,” said Mayor Jack Poll during the meeting at Del-Mar. “We want our citizens to feel that we are very approachable and that they can come and talk with us.”

 

On Monday’s agenda are several items that will cover projects for the city’s parks and recreation and public works department along with several bid proposals and ordinance changes.

 

The grandkids are all right

Michigan has an endless supply of grandchild-friendly activities, meaning long summer days filled with endless smiles and continuous laughter. These are the precious memories that last a lifetime.

 

Here are some ideas to get you started.

 

 

Connect the dots. Or not.

The KDL Kelloggsville branch will host a Dot Mandala Painting Workshop Thursday, Aug 9. Go here for more details.

 

 

Fun fact:

Octopuses lay 56,000 eggs at a time.

The mother spends six months so devoted to protecting the eggs that she doesn’t eat. The babies are the size of a grain of rice when they’re born. (Source.) Then mom dies. And that's the thanks she gets.