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2009 Tennis Open Photos

Were you there? You might be in one of these photos. We had a great time at this year’s tennis event, take a look!



Family swag and auction gems

Come for the cause, stay for the food and fun, leave with some great goodies — a Kentwood grocery bag with an Ink! Coffee gift card, water bottle, coupons and more. And did we mention the silent auction items? Three- six- and twelve month memberships to athletic clubs, museums, car washes, and Swallow Hill Music; high-quality tennis racquets; Chipotle family meal cards (you know you’ll eat there anyway), a birthday party for 20 at Little Monkey Bizness, monthly coffee for a year from Peet’s, and much, much more!

International Cuisine at the Open

There will be food for every taste and the pickiest of eaters at this year’s Festival. From Noodles & Co. pasta to California Pizza Kitchen brownies, we’ve got every course covered. Our sponsoring vendors also include: Sam Taylor’s BBQ, Dominos, Saucy Noodle, Kona Grill, Bombay Clay Oven, Peter’s Chinese and Starbucks. Thirsty? No worries. Whole [...]

Activities Galore!

* Kids’ Prize Court (with valuable prizes)
* Free Lessons for all ages
* Challenge Courts (with pros and each other)
* Open, non-competitive courts
* Celebrity courts
* Live entertainment
* Celebrities

This Year’s Event

Tennis or Not – You’ll have Fun!

Fun for Everyone at the 3rd Annual Family Festival and Tennis Open! Live Entertainment by What Happened Saturday, Fantastic food, Prize Courts (gift certificates to favorite eateries, toys, tennis swag and more!), Bargains at our silent auction (currently more than 80 items!) Special Kids’ Activities: The Quick Start Court for the small tennis enthusiast (learn [...]

Delicious International Food

Come and enjoy a truly international feast including Indian food from Bombay Clay Oven, sliders from City Grille, Asian appetizers from  Kona Grill, Mexican treats from Cafe Rio, pizza from Dominos, fruit from Whole Foods, and much more.   If you’re thirsty after partaking in any of the numerous activities – no worries.  Drinks from [...]

Co-hosts and Business Supporters for this Year’s Family Festival

We’d like to thank the following individuals who have generously agreed to co-host  the 3rd Annual Great Education Family Festival and Tennis Open 1. Caren Press 2. Carol Boigon 3. Patty Bortz 4. Lynn Dolven 5. Rep. Kagan 6. Joyce Freeman 7. Erin Yourtz and Lawrence Bub 8. Libby Bortz 9. Alan Bortz 10. Beth [...]