Businesses in The Area

A. Riverside Middle School I am currently teacher assisting at Riverside Middle School. It is part of the Grand Rapids Public School District. Riverside Middle School is a true comprehensive middle school environment that focuses on student achievement and supports students socially and emotionally as they progress through school. The curriculum emphasizes academic rigor and provides students with opportunities for exploration and enrichment. (http://grpublicschools.org/riverside)

B. The Hip Pocket, based in Grand Rapids, MI, has been entertaining crowds for over twenty years. The ten-piece band performs at countless festivals, receptions, and corporate events each year and has opened for artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Patti LaBelle, and comedian Don Rickles. ( www.hip-pocket.com)

C. Comstock Riverside Park The park sits along the Grand River and features a boat launch, walking paths, and a disc golf course.

D. Briggs Park This park includes basketball courts, grills, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, and a swimming pool.

E. Aberdeen Park This park includes a baseball diamond, basketball court, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, tennis courts, and a water playground.

F. The Cheshire Grill This locally owned and run restaurant that serves caf food in a casual diner setting.

G. Judes Barber Shop Judes Barber Shop is a chain of barbershops in West Michigan. The chain is named after the owners father and specializes in mens haircuts that are given by pretty women

H. Theatricks Theatricks is a locally owned store that specializes in costumes.

I. Kohlenberger Voice Studio The Kohlenberger Voice Studio is a small studio run by Keley Kohlenberger out of her house. She believes that everyone has the ability to sing and works to develop their skills.

J. Grand Rapids Home for Veterans The Post Fund donations are used to provide the Veterans with special activities, entertainment and outings. The fund also helps with the purchase of dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc. for Veterans who cannot afford to purchase these items. (http://media.state.mi.us)

K. United States Marine Corps Reserve Center The Marine Corps Reserve Association is the only organization that represents and advocates exclusively for members of the Marine Corps Reserve and their families. (www.usmcra.org)

L. Kent Country Club Kent Country Club is a private gold club and is the oldest gold club in West Michigan. It is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in Michigan to date.

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