Many thanks to Marilyn Keigley who sent this picture to the Squire for publication. She took it after the lighting ceremony at the dam in downtown Rockford using a 30-second shutter speed. Keigley has been a Rockford resident for seven years, is a member of the Grand Rapids Camera Club, the River City Camera Club [...]
On Sunday, December 2, the Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Tree of Lights celebration at 4 p.m. at United Hospital. Proceeds to benefit Spectrum Health United Lifestyles Maternal Infant Health Program rFunds raised from this year’s Tree of Lights will support the Spectrum Health United Lifestyles Maternal Infant Health Program. This [...]
The Rockford community is well known for its Norman Rockwell-like holiday spirit, built on a picturesque downtown, one-of-a-kind shops, the charm of family owned businesses, and the tradition-building events like the Santa parade, holiday open houses, free horse and carriage rides, and cocoa and cookies with Santa and his reindeer. Since 2006, Reds on the [...]
First Ornament Honors the Current Museum The first of those new fund raisers is the sale of the first in a series of annual commemorative Christmas ornaments sponsored by the museum.. This collectible 2012 ornament honors the current Rockford Area Historical Museum and its founders. They are American Made, and feature the detailed image [...]
Photos by TOM SCOTT Thanks again to the Rockford Chamber for their dedication to the Rockford Community and providing us with an event that the kids and parents cherished. It was warm and cozy in the newly remodeled Pavilion where Santa and his reindeer kept everyone in their finest spirits for hours. Soft drinks, hot [...]
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