Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Saturday, August 6, 2016

York Creek Resident Appreciation Day 2016

York Creek once again hosted its annual Resident Appreciation Day much to the delight of the tenants and children.
Welcome to  York Creek Resident Appreciation Day

York Creek Staff Welcomes You

Alpine Township Fire Department was on hand
Belmont YMCA Staff


Free hot dogs, anyone?
Fire Chief Dave Klomparens and kids getting showered

A drenched fire chief with Community Policing Deputy Ryan Guernsey


Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Opportunity to Get involved in Environmental Project




Friends of Indian Mill Creek
Watershed Meeting


Tuesday, August 9, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm


DeVos Family Center for Scouting
3213 Walker Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544


Please join us for the Friends of Indian Mill Creek Watershed meeting to learn more about how you can help to restore the Creek to the healthy coldwater trout stream it once was. A few short presentations will provide updates on some of the activities that the watershed partners are working on and explain more about how you can be a part of Indian Mill Creek's recovery.

Join us for a short hike to the Creek after the meeting!

 Click here for more information about Indian Mill Creek.



Light refreshments will be served

For more information, please contact:
Wendy Ogilvie
wendy.ogilvie@gvmc.org
616-776-7605

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

June 14 - National Flag Day 2016


Tuesday is national Flag Day in the United States. While it is not a full-blown federal holiday, Flag Day is meant for Americans to recognize the importance of the flag and its place in U.S. history. 
Especially now, Tim Lankford of the American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis told the Chicago Tribune.
His statement comes just days after the worst mass shooting in the country's history when  Omar Mateen went on a rampage at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others. 
"We would hope, or I would hope, the flag symbolizes everything America stands for and its Constitution," Lankford told the newspaper.
Flag Day: June 14 (Tuesday) is national Flag Day in the United States.
Commemoration: The date commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. The entire week, through Saturday, is designated Flag Week.
National holiday: On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation for nationwide observance of Flag Day. In 1949, Congress passed legislation — signed by President Harry Truman — that made June 14 national Flag Day.
Flag display: The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset. If there is inclement weather, an all-weather flag should be used.
Orlando victims: President Barack Obama declared a national period of mourning for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, with the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff until Thursday (June 16) at the White House and all public buildings, military posts and naval vessels, as well as at all U.S. embassies and other facilities abroad.
Can’t lower flag to half-staff? The U.S. flag code doesn’t specifically address what to do if a flag can’t be flown at half-staff, such as those affixed to poles outside homes. U.S. Army Flag regulations allow for a black mourning streamer or ribbon to be attached to the top of the flag.
Flag etiquette: However, experts said it is not disrespectful to those in mourning if the flag is left in its normal position.
John Hartvigsen, president of the North American Vexillological Association, told the Chicago Tribune that the normal flying of a flag still would honor victims of Sunday’s tragedy.
"It was not just an attack on the gay community and people in Florida, it was an attack on every American," Hartvigsen told the newspaper of the shooting.
U.S. flag facts: The U.S. flag is older than the Union Jack of Great Britain and the tri-color flag of France, according to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It also is the only flag to have been flown on the moon,
Flag design: Legend has it that Pennsylvania seamstress Betsy Ross designed the flag.
Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Sources: Chicago Tribune, History.com, USFlag.org, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Voice of America

Presidential Proclamation

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Enjoying the weekend in the parks

Probably the greatest weekend so far this year.


Family enjoying Pickle Ball at Westgate Park

Family enjoying Pickle Ball at Westgate Park


Enjoying the playground (and beautiful weather)

Saturday Soccer at the Sports Complex