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Family fun is around the bend and along the trail Summer is prime geocache time It isn’t just about the trinkets kids can collect at the end of the search. Geocaching is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and summer is a perfect time to get started. For the small investment of a global [...]
Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) with Kent District Library. Children of all ages are invited to come enjoy traditional Mexican crafts, music and other activities. Celebrations will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, at the Krause Memorial Library in Rockford. Children’s Day/Book Day, founded by author Pat [...]
Local dentist takes a stand against sweets this Halloween Candy to go to troops One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Belmont Dentistry, PLC in Belmont and receive $1 per pound. Dr. John Klooster is leading this anti-decay movement [...]
The City of Rockford and the Rockford Area Arts Commission invite the Rockford community to the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series every Tuesday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Garden Club Park (behind Arnie’s), downtown Rockford. These family oriented concerts provide outstanding musical talent, free of charge. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. [...]
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the world’s most significant sculpture and botanic experiences, announces the addition of award-winning musician Kenny Rogers to its 2009 Summer Concert Series. Rogers will perform at Meijer Gardens Amphitheater on August 6. The singer-songwriter has charted more than 70 hit singles across various music genres and topping [...]
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