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SUMMER GUIDE

WHAT SHOULD I DO THIS

SUMMER

The sun is shining, the SPF is applied, and the flowers are blooming in your garden. Summer is HERE and you don’t want to miss it. But where should you start? What should you do?

You’re in the right place. This Grand Rapids Summer Guide is designed to help you plan your summer so that you make time for the things that matter most to you (and leave the rest for next summer!)

So grab your iced coffee, kick off your flip flops, and get ready to map out your summer in Grand Rapids and a few other areas.

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS 5

Remington Park & Dog Park

2310 Reeds Lake Blvd. S.E. The dog park has separate off-leash areas for small and large dogs-plus a trail that leads to adjacent Hodenpyl Woods.

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Jazz Nights CityFlatsHotel

Every first and third Friday in the CitySen Lounge. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from 7pm-10pm.

83 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids

18 Sidewalk Social-Wednesday on Wealthy Live music, business discounts, street performers. 4pm-8pm Every third Wednesday in Gas Light Village.

21 Ladies Outing Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Spend the day with your lady friends enjoying an array of delectable food items. Everything from butchers, bakers, ice cream makers, spices and so much more.

Maybe even get to carry out instead of making dinner.

JULY HIGHLIGHTS 5

Where to Watch the Fireworks

Grand Rapids wouldn't be the same if it didn’t have it’s annual fireworks celebration.

Throw on your red, white, and blue, and come to Ah-Nab-Awen Park. Starts at 6pm.

There will be live music and fireworks at 10:30.

4-6 Grand Rapids Foodie Fest-Calder Plaza Head downtown and bring your favorite lawn chair for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Buckets for candy not required but recommended if your little one’s want to bring home some loot.

16 Bay Pointe Presents Gun Lake Live Close to Grand Rapids. Bring your friends and enjoy the band every Wednesday outside under the stars overlooking the beautiful lake. Look for us while you’re there! Please say hello.

27 Play a Round of Golf with Friends Or go to Ada Indoor Country Club. Have fun and play realistic fake golf on a rainy day. 306 Pettit’s Ave Ada.

AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS 4

Picnic in a Park

Warren Townsend Park 8280 Six Mile Rd Cannonsburg. Picnic areas and shelters among wooded hills along the Bear Creek Valley.

John Collin’s Park at Reeds Lake in the heart of Gas Light Village. Bring some delicious food and your pup.

12 Frederick Meijer Garden Take the grandkids to David and Carol Van Andel Children’s Gallery.

See the hedge maze pathway, Secret Garden, Caretakers Cottage planting beds, Frog fountain light table. Tip-Remember closed for cleaning. 12:30-1:15pm

23 Return to the River and 24th 555 Monroe Skate Park. Annual music and art festival. Live music, stunning live art, artisan market, food trucks and a host of activity.

30 Take a cooking class Book a private class at Sweet Details. Or book a class at The Local Epicurean. Or perhaps a class at Thought Design in Rockford. You certainly may see me at any of these.

GRAND RAPIDS SUMMER FAVORITES 01

BEACH DAY South Haven North Beach. Play at the beach and walk around town to shop and eat. Van Buren Start Park- Dog friendly.

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BEER GARDEN Archival Brewing- Belmont. Fun place and good food and doggies allowed out in the Biergarten and the deck. Get a burger for the pup to enjoy. Live music Thursday and Friday nights. Also don’t miss a 60 minute Yoga session starting July 19.

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FARMER’S MARKET Fulton Street Market. We love the fresh veggies, fruit and flowers.

Holland Farmers Market is wonderful too.

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THE ZOO John Ball Zoo and Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. Take your grandkids(we do) to see the animals, learn and explore. Please say hello if you see us.

Sneak peak~ adult fun. September 6 Corks & Kegs at Binder Park Zoo.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS John Collins Park at Reeds Lake Friday night. Bring some treats and buy an adult beverage from a participating Gaslight Village establishment.

Grand Rapids SUMMER SPOTS ICE CREAM Jersey Junction- EGR Gas Light Village Custard By The Dam- Rockford Scooper’s Ice Cream Shoppe- Ada

DINING AL FRESCO Noco Provisions Licari’s Pizza Gin Gin’s The Score Rockford Brewing Company Lucy’s (for breakfast) Jdeck at Margaux Olive’s

WEEKEND HANGS Close by- our favs~ Explore & enjoy Saugatuck, South Haven, Holland, Ludington, Pentwater, Charlevoix Jaqua Vacation Rentals- Book one of our lakeshore rentals

FARMERS’ MARKETS, PARKS & SHOPS

FARMERS’ MARKET Fulton Street Market- Wed. 8-2pm, Sat. 10-1pm. Yoga at 10am Rockford Farmers’ Market- Sat. 81pm Ada Farmers Market-Tuesday9-1pm

Kent County Parks Luton Park- 9 miles interconnected trails Millennium Park and Beach Crahen Valley Park Frederick Meijer Garden

Local Shops In and outside of Grand Rapids Stoffer Home The Found Cottage Joyfully Said-Indiana Providence Interiors- Nashville (my cousin’s store)

Grand Rapids SUMMER BUCKET LIST Bring a picnic lunch to Reeds Lake beachfront

South Haven North Beach & Van Buren State Park

Take a sourdough bread class at The Spruced Studio

Eat Al Fresco at Gin Gin’s or The Score

Get an iced coffee drink from The Bradbury Cafe

Get fresh veggies and flowers from Fulton Street Market for dinner

Watch a movie under the stars at John Collin’s Park at Reed’s Lake

Go to Frederick Meijer Gardens Tuesday evening music

Go for cycling, walking or running on White Pine Trail

Plan a date with a lady friend at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Go to the Corvette show(again) at The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners

Print off this checklist and hang it on the fridge so you can check them off all summer! @PamelaEnglishRealtor Jaqua Realtors 202 44th St. SW Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMER MARKET

Snapshot WHAT’S SELLING

Homes in Grand Rapids that are selling have been priced competitively. The sellers have worked hard to present their home in it’s best condition. And they are working with an agent who knows what buyers want AND advocates for the best interest of their seller at the same time.

WHAT’S SITTING The two most common qualities of homes that do not sell in Grand Rapids are that they are either overpriced or in poor condition (or both!). I’ve also noticed sellers that are poorly marketed (bad listing descriptions, cell phone photos, etc) tend to sit longer (which is why I’m so thorough with my marketing!).

HAPPY BUYER CHARACTERISTICS Happy buyers in Grand Rapids have signed an agreement with their preferred agent. They have a pre-approval from their local lender and they feel good about their budget. They are realistic of what to expect in their price range and they are ready to buy as soon as the right house pops up on the market.

FRUSTRATED BUYER CHARACTERISTICS Frustrated buyers in Grand Rapids are looking outside their price range. They’re spending more time scrolling Zillow than making a plan with their agent.

And they haven’t prepared to list their current home for when the right house comes along.

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NEXT STEPS Did this guide leave you wanting more? I got you! Learn about other resources I have for you and the best way to work with me (even if you’re not buying or selling just yet!)

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Al Fresco dining.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME THIS SUMMER

You will probably find us at the lake fishing on our boat, swimming with Lil Larry, reading, running, making healthy venison burgers and enjoying a fire.