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WELCOME TO Paint the Window: Grosse Pointe
For Over 20 Years, A Fun Way to Kickoff Summer -- Involving More Than 300 Families -- Painting More Than 270 Windows
The Village in Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe Michigan
48230
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For more than two decades Paint the Window in the Village of Grosse Pointe has brought together elementary school children, their parents and retailers to launch summer with a Paint the Window Contest. Produced by Grosse Pointe Village Association, and sponsored by Village Toy Company and Print Xpress, Paint the Window typically draws more than 300 families to paint over 270 windows.

Saying Yes to Michigan


Starting with the background . . . .


A Rainbow is Always a Sign of Hope


Mom's can only provide verbal direction . . .


No mess here . . . .


Mixing colors to get just the right shade


Snacks on hand are always a good idea


Sometimes you just need to sit down


Always nice to have another Mom on hand to help . . . .


No caffeine needed to keep these kids awake!


Okay, can I start painting?


Officer Mike and Man's Best Friend, Raleigh
Metro Alive Sales Representative and Grosse Pointe native, Molly MacDonald, right visits with Officer Mike and Raleigh.


Masking off My Space


Planning is essential . . .


Girls just wanna have fun . . .


My red hair always attracts attention!


I may be too young to paint, but just wait a few years . . .


Background ready!


Best Friends!


Michigan Rocks (and Rolls)


Almost Finished


Camera Shy, but Mom's smiling . .


If this were New York City, I'd be selling watches . . .


Please don't interrupt an artist at work!


Baking for a Cause


Ace is the Place!


Michigan shoreline . . .


Support Team


The sun is in my eyes . . .


Working from my sketch . . .


Starving artist . . .


A Michigan Lighthouse!


A nice way to spend a Saturday with Mom!


Picking up Paints and Brushes
The event begins by collecting supplies from Terri Berschback and Ellen Durand, owner of Village Toys.


The Village of Grosse Pointe
The Village in Grosse Pointe for decades has been the place to shop and dine or just hang out. Just ask the kids who enjoyed kicking off spring by painting the merchant's windows!


The Bridge to Mackinaw


A Georgia O'Keefe in the making . . .


North or South, I-75 takes you on vacation.


Divided Loyalty


Go Get Em Tigers!


My Ship's Come In . . .


Don't forget the Upper Peninsula!


Village Toy . . . .Kid Magnet!


And the Grand Prize Winner.....


John Denomme and Ellen Durand Prepare to Announce the Winners.


A Smiling First Place Winner ! !


And the Winners are....


Paint the Window Sponsor: Nancy Renick and Ellen Durand of Village Toy


Where to Go.....What to Do.....check out metroalive.com !
Visit MetroAlive.com regularly and find out why a visit to the Village in Grosse Pointe is worth the trip!