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East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Free Movies in the Park 2009

Movies in the Park are back this summer!  East Grand Rapids Parks

and Recreation Dept in cooperation with the Kent District Library

 are showing 4 different FREE movies this summer at John Collins Park

 on the shores of Reeds Lake. (weather permitting)

 

John Collins Park East Grand Rapids MI

 

A large 30 foot inflatable screen will come to life at dusk on Friday

evenings.  A hotdog dinner with chips and ice cream is available

through Macatawa Bank, who are donating the proceeds to the

Reed Lake Trail Project.  The KDL Teen Group will be selling

popcorn and candy to benefit teen library programs.

 

The 2009 Movie Line Up is:

 

Friday July 17  Hairspray  starts at 9:05 pm

 

Friday July 31 - Nim's Island  starts at 8:50 pm

 

Friday August 14  Hotel for Dogs  starts at 8:30 pm

 

Friday August 28  Happy Feet   starts at 8:10 pm

 

So grab your blanket and head out to the park early to get your

place. 

 

Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate

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 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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1 comment • Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate • June 08 2009 12:32PM

Summer Concerts 2009 ~ East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ John Collins Park

East Grand Rapids Michigan has a beautiful park at 650 Lakeside Drive SE

where United Bank is hosting the 2009 Summer Concert Series.

Bring a blanket and relax lake side to hear this local entertainment.

John Collins Park East Grand Rapids MI 

 

Tuesday June 9th  - Hall Street 6 - 7:00-8:00 pm

Hall Street 6 is an electric group of musical professionals who have been

performing locally for over 10 years. They enjoy playing Jazz, Swing, & Dixie

music together.

 

Tuesday June 23rd - Karisa Wilson Band - 7:00-8:00 pm

This 4 piece band is comprised of local and regional professional

musicians who combine Folk Rock with Blues and Latin  for a great

all around listening experience.

 

Tuesday July 7th - Steve Hilger Band - 7:00-8:00 pm

A 7 piece Blues band which plays original blues, traditional,  acoustic,

electric, and some original pieces.

 

Tuesday July 21st - Silent Bark - 7:00-8:00 pm

This band covers all the bases. They have a variety of musical styles to

lean on in: Rock, Funk, Alt-Country, Folk, & Groove. The band plans an

evening of original compositions and unexpected musical twists.

 

Tuesday August 4th - The Barndogs - 7:00-8:00 pm

A local EGR band that started in 2001. They play songs that have been the

background to their lives.  They have been inspired by U2, Van Morrison,

The Allman Brothers, and Johnny Rivers.  You may hear music from these

 artists as well as some original songs.

 

Tuesday August 18th - Mid-Life Crisis - 7:00-8:00 pm

Back by popular demand, this popular 8 piece band has a full horn section and features 6 different singers. Performing music from the 60' & 70's, they have opened for many national hit bands.

 

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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John Collins park photo by Bonnie Westbrook

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 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

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8 comments • Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate • May 28 2009 02:59PM

East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Best Home Buys ~ April 2009

We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy

based on price per square foot. Please note that this list can change daily

as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the

market. Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get up-to-date

local real estate information that you want to know.

East Grand Rapids homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors are

used to figure price per square foot.

April 2009 BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $63.55 to $95.02

Highest List Price -  $389,900

Lowest List Price -  $ 139,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

 

2218 Lake Dr.              $139,900    1900 Sq Ft  $87.88/SqFt

944 Breton Rd SE        $144,900    1646 Sq Ft  $88.03/SqFt

2946 Cascade Road    $144,900    2280 Sq Ft   $63.55/SqFt

1635 Breton Rd SE      $149,900    2300 Sq Ft   $78.89/SqFt

2610 Richards Dr         $ 153,000   1716 Sq Ft   $89.16/SqFt

 

2326 Brighton Dr         $159,000    2100 Sq Ft    $83.68/SqFt

1638 Wealthy St SE      $169,900   2400 Sq Ft    $80.90/SqFt

2101 Lake Dr SE          $179,900   1976 Sq Ft    $91.04/SqFt

2150 Anderson Dr SE   $209,900   3322 Sq Ft    $75.61/SqFt

1080 Idema Dr SE        $239,900   4746 Sq Ft    $71.36/SqFt

 

1341 Cornell Dr SE       $269,900   3820 Sq Ft    $77.78/SqFt

2470 Lake Dr SE          $279,950   3143 Sq Ft    $89.07/SqFt

3047 Cascade Rd        $159,900    1726 Sq Ft   $92.64/SqFt

244 Morningside Dr     $184,900    1946 Sq Ft   $95.02/SqFt

2131 Robinson Road   $389,900    4300 Sq Ft   $90.67/SqFt

 

Note: The bargains appear to be getting more expensive and there

are fewer of them each month here in East Grand Rapids. No homes

under $100K are listed this month.  If you have been waiting for the

right time to buy, don't wait much longer.  We are starting

to see signs of the dropping home prices seriously slowing in certain

desirable areas, like East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills.

 

 

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable

as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

 please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :

terry@terrywestbrook.com

 

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

 We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes                Find Grand Rapids Home Value                Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

            Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

0 comments • Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate • April 14 2009 09:54PM