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Rockford Register — March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11
Rockford Lions Club Special Meeting—6 p.m. chili cook-off at the Rockford American Legion Hall. Open to all Lions, their spouses, and prospective Lions. Cost is $8 per person. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Blood Drive—1 to 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 East Division, Rockford.
Schwan’s Sale—11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Rockford High School. 20% of sales go to the high school band for their trip to Disney World. To pre-order, visit schwansfundraising.com or call (888) 724-9267, option 4, by March 9. Rockford Band Parent campaign ID # is 27099 (for pre-ordering). For more information, call Chris VanZee at (616) 361-7242.
Relay for Life Meeting—6 p.m. at North Rockford Middle School, auditorium. Find out about serving food at the event, acquiring a temporary food license, volunteering, changes in logistics and track surface issues, new entertainment events, and more.
Friday, March 12
Shamrock Cookie Bake—4 p.m. at Comstock Park High School, room A102, 150 Six Mile Rd., Comstock Park. Help White Pines United Methodist Church of Belmont make 500 fresh baked and decorated shamrock cookies to be donated to God’s Kitchen. All ages welcome. For details, call Pat O’Neill at (616) 866-5131 or visit www.whitepinesumc.org.
Fri.–Sat., March 12–13
“Contents Under Pressure” Comedy Improv Team—7 p.m. at Master Arts Theatre in Grand Rapids. Good, clean, family comedy. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (616) 455-1001 or visit www.masterarts.org.
Saturday, March 13
Community Irish Stew Dinner—4:30 to 7 p.m. at Bostwick Lake Congregational Church, across from Lakes Elementary School. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets for sale at the door or in advance by calling (616) 874-7045.
Bridges Event & Dinner—5 p.m. at Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA, 6555 Jupiter Ave., Belmont, co-hosted by Rockford Public Schools. Enjoy free open recreation, children’s craft, dinner and keynote speaker Martha Gonzalez-Cortes, CEO, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan. Bring a dish to pass that represents the racial-ethnic heritage(s) of your family. For more information, visit www.grymca.org/wolverine/news.cfm or call Diane at (616) 863-6556.
Great Lakes Women’s Conference—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Point, 3449 76th St., Caledonia. DeGraw Ministries invites women from every denomination and Christian walk to this free event to hear messages on fear, control, unworthiness, unforgiveness and hope through perseverance. For more information, call (616) 249-8071 or visit www.degrawministries.org.
Sunday, March 14
Breakfast—8 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post #102, 330 Rockford Park Drive, between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads on Northland Dr.). Cost is $6.50 for adults, $5 for seniors over 70, and $3 for kids, which includes eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.
Shoebox Celebration—2:30 to 3:30 at Crossroads Church to celebrate the many shoeboxes collected in November for Operation Christmas Child. Hear how simple shoebox gifts are changing lives around the world!
Monday, March 15
Blood Drive—3 to 8 p.m. at North Rockford Middle School, 397 East Division, Rockford.
Free Food for Needy Families—5 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 6070 Kuttshill Drive, Rockford, with a Mobile Food Pantry providing free food for needy families in the North Kent community. For more information, call the church at (616) 866-1556.
Tuesday, March 16
North Kent Toastmasters Club Meeting—7 to 8:45 p.m. at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr., Rockford (at 11 Mile Rd.). Meetings held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more information, call Angela at (616) 560-4726 or visit www.nkctm.org.
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
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Rockford Register — March 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4
Rockford Area Historical Society Meeting—7 p.m. at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Guest speakers will be Eleanor Palmer and Stan Hone of Rockford Lions Club on the history of the Lions.
Fri.–Sat., March 5–6
Auditions for “Hamlet & Eggs”—Friday from 6:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs. Practice for this play will begin April 5; performances on May 20-23. Roles include four men and five women of various ages. For more information, call Scott Phillips at (616) 696-3746.
Fri.–Mon., March 5–8
Spectacular Book Sale—Plainfield Township Branch, 2650 Five Mile Rd., Grand Rapids, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. Hardcovers $1, softcovers 50¢, and paperbacks and children’s books only 25¢… used books at bargain prices! For more information, call the library at (616) 784-2007.
Saturday, March 6
2nd Annual Bands on the Grand Festival—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forest Hills Eastern High School Auditorium, 2200 Pettis Ave. NE, Ada, sponsored by Forest Hills Adult Community Band. Admission is free. For more information, call (616) 493-8830.
Halo 3 Tournament—team registration at 9:30 a.m. (limited number of teams), at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 E. Division, Rockford, to raise funds in support of the senior high mission trip to Beaver Falls, Penn. For more information or parent consent forms, visit www.stpetersrockford.org, or call (616) 866-1818.
Sunday, March 7
Swiss Steak Dinner—noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Rockford Masonic Lodge. Cost is $8 for adults; $3 for children under age 10. Dinner includes Swiss steak, vegetable, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Adults receive $1 off with the donation of one or more cans of food in support of the North Kent Service Center.
Monday, March 8
Free Tofu Cooking Class—7 p.m. at North Kent Bible Church, 7210 Courtland Drive, Rockford, sponsored by Three Angels Fellowship Church. Enjoy a demonstration, recipes and samples. To register, call Amy Ortego at (616) 874-7499.
Tuesday, March 9
American Sewing Guild Meeting—Plainfield Senior Center, 5255 Grand River Drive, Grand Rapids. Bill Voetberg will present “Kickin’ It Up a Notch—Let Me Count the Ways.” Cost is $2 for nonmembers. For more information, call (616) 575-1677 or visit www.grasg.org.
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
Thursday, March 11
Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Schwan’s Sale—11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Rockford High School. 20% of sales go to the high school band for their trip to Disney World. To pre-order, visit schwansfundraising.com or call (888) 724-9267, option 4, by March 9. Rockford Band Parent campaign ID # is 27099 (for pre-ordering). For more information, call Chris VanZee at (616) 361-7242.
Friday, March 12
Shamrock Cookie Bake—4 p.m. at Comstock Park High School, room A102, 150 Six Mile Rd., Comstock Park. Help White Pines United Methodist Church of Belmont make 500 fresh baked and decorated shamrock cookies to be donated to God’s Kitchen. All ages welcome. For details, call Pat O’Neill at (616) 866-5131 or visit www.whitepinesumc.org.
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Rockford Register — February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25
Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month. This week’s guest speaker is Bruce Schedlbauer of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. For more information, contact Dianna VanAntwerp at (616) 866-1760.
Friday, February 26
Marvel-ous Mother/Son Dance—6:30 to 8 p.m. at East Rockford Middle School Cafe. Bring mom or that special someone to enjoy an evening of entertainment. Come dressed as your Alter Ego in your favorite Super Hero costume, or feel free to use your civilian identity. Join up with your ultimate alliance for an evening of adventure! Save the date!
Hoops for Haiti—6 p.m. at Rockford High School Gymnasium, presented by Rockford basketball in conjunction with the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty (HFAP). This “Orange-Out” event features the Rockford Rams versus Muskegon Big Reds, a Hoops for Haiti t-shirt sale, silent auction, kids’ games, face-painting, shooting contests, bake sale, giveaways, and information about HFAP. Proceeds to benefit HFAP and the work that a team of Rockford teachers will be doing there in August. For more information, visit haitifoundation.com.
Saturday, February 27
Free Soup Supper—4 to 6:30 p.m. at Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Myers Lake Ave., Rockford.
Second-Hand Sale—9 a.m. to noon at American Legion Auxiliary Post 102, 330 Rockford Park Dr. (at Northland Dr., between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads). Admission is $1, to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary. Sale items for all kids, all seasons, pregnancy to teen, including clothing, toys, sports gear, baby gear and more! No strollers, please.
Sunday, February 28
Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Concert—3 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, downtown Grand Rapids. General admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students/seniors. Tickets available at the door or in advance. For more information, call (616) 866-6882 or e-mail to gryouthsymphony@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 2
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
Mended Hearts Meeting—7 p.m. at Spectrum Health Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center, 100 Michigan St., Grand Rapids, room 8815 on eighth floor. This nonprofit support group—affiliated with American Heart Association—offers hope, information and encouragement to heart patients, families and caregivers through those who have experienced heart disease. For more information, contact Jim Oldfield at (616) 891-9395.
Wednesday, March 3
Business Counseling—Starting a new business or have questions about your existing business? The Rockford Chamber of Commerce and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) would like to help. SCORE is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is dedicated to helping the small-business community through no-fee mentoring, business counseling and low-cost workshops. A SCORE counselor will be at the Chamber starting at 9 a.m. Please call the Chamber at (616) 866-2000, Mon.–Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, March 4
Rockford Area Historical Society Meeting—7 p.m. at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Guest speakers will be Eleanor Palmer and Stan Hone of Rockford Lions Club on the history of the Lions.
Fri.–Mon., March 5–8
Spectacular Book Sale—Plainfield Township Branch, 2650 Five Mile Rd., Grand Rapids, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. Hardcovers $1, softcovers 50¢, and paperbacks and children’s books only 25¢… used books at bargain prices! For more information, call the library at (616) 784-2007.
Saturday, March 6
2nd Annual Bands on the Grand Festival—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Forest Hills Eastern High School Auditorium, 2200 Pettis Ave. NE, Ada, sponsored by Forest Hills Adult Community Band. Admission is free. For more information, call (616) 493-8830.
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Register — February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 18
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program—10:10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 Eleven Mile Rd., Rockford, for seniors ages 60-plus. Admission is $1 donation.
Sunday, February 21
Roast Beef Dinner—11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 3946, located at 4195 Thirteen Mile Road, Rockford. Cost is $8 for adults; $3 for children.
Breakfast—9 to 11 a.m. at Sparta/Grand Rapids Moose Lodge #50, 11510 N. Division, Sparta. Cost is $5 per person. Coffee, juice and milk included. Served by Moose On Bikes (M.O.B.), Lodge #50.
Monday, February 22
Grand Rapids Audubon Club Meeting—7 p.m. at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Auditorium at Cornerstone University, 3000 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids. Melanie Good, stewardship coordinator for the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, will present “Grassland Birds.” Guests welcome. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.glsga.org/grac or call Bea at (616) 676-2446.
Mon.–Fri.,Feb. 22–26
Keeping Our Kids Safe—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kent County Sheriff’s Office, 701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Be a part of this nationwide campaign to educate parents across America. Bring your unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medication to the presentation for proper disposal. Reduce the risk of mis-medication, accidental poisoning, and theft/drug abuse. Reduce the risk of pollution of our groundwater. Call 248-RXOTCWK or visit www.rxotcawarenessweek.com.
Tuesday, February 23
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
Rockford Garden Club Meeting—7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Community Room, 159 Maple, Rockford. “Gardening by the Moon” with guest speaker, John Venman, owner of Venman’s Landscaping, will present “Gardening by the Moon.” Calendars will be available to purchase for $9 at the meeting. For more information call (616) 874-0186 or visit www.rockfordgardenclub.htmlplanet.com.
Thursday, February 25
Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Friday, February 26
Marvel-ous Mother/Son Dance—6:30 to 8 p.m. at East Rockford Middle School Cafe. Bring mom or that special someone to enjoy an evening of entertainment. Come dressed as your Alter Ego in your favorite Super Hero costume, or feel free to use your civilian identity. Join up with your ultimate alliance for an evening of adventure! Save the date!
Hoops for Haiti—6 p.m. at Rockford High School Gymnasium, presented by Rockford basketball in conjunction with the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty (HFAP). This “Orange-Out” event features the Rockford Rams versus Muskegon Big Reds, a Hoops for Haiti t-shirt sale, silent auction, kids’ games, face-painting, shooting contests, bake sale, giveaways, and information about HFAP. Proceeds to benefit HFAP and the work that a team of Rockford teachers will be doing there in August. For more information, visit haitifoundation.com.
Saturday, February 27
Free Soup Supper—4 to 6:30 p.m. at Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Myers Lake Ave., Rockford.
Second-Hand Sale—9 a.m. to noon at American Legion Auxiliary Post 102, 330 Rockford Park Dr. (at Northland Dr., between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads). Admission is $1, to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary. Sale items for all kids, all seasons, pregnancy to teen, including clothing, toys, sports gear, baby gear and more! No strollers, please.
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Rockford Register — February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 11
Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Our district governor will be visiting this meeting. For more information, contact Dianna Van Antwerp at (616) 866-1760. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Friday–Saturday, February 12–13
Adult Comedy “For Marrieds Only”—by J. Thomas Graham, presented at 7:30 p.m. at Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs. Tickets available at the door for $10. Advance tickets are $8, available at (616) 696-7469, Independent Bank, Chase Bank, Cedar Springs Public Library, or Soul Infusions. Not suitable for children under 14; contains adults content and situations.
Saturday, February 13
Rockford’s 2010 Sweetheart Splash!—1 p.m. downtown Rockford at the dam. Watch friends, family and coworkers take the leap into the icy/warm waters of the Rogue River! Watch for area businesses’ specials!
The Black & Blue Ball—7 p.m. to midnight at Sparta Moose Lodge #50, 1510 N. Division Ave., Sparta, presented by Moose On Bikes (the M.O.B.). All proceeds to benefit Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding. Cost is $10 donation, or $15 per couple; tickets available at the door. Enjoy live music by OTC, food, dancing, raffles and fun!
Sunday, February 14
Breakfast—8 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post #102, 330 Rockford Park Drive, between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads on Northland Dr.). Cost is $6.50 for adults, $5 for seniors over 70, and $3 for kids, which includes eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.
Monday, February 15
Free Food for Needy Families—5 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 6070 Kuttshill Drive, Rockford, with a Mobile Food Pantry providing free food for needy families in the North Kent community. For more information, call the church at (616) 866-1556.
Tuesday, February 16
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
Sunday, February 21
Roast Beef Dinner—11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 3946, located at 4195 Thirteen Mile Road, Rockford. Cost is $8 for adults; $3 for children.
Sunday–Friday, February 22–26
Keeping Our Kids Safe—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kent County Sheriff’s Office, 701 Ball Avenue, N.E., Grand Rapids. Be a part of this nationwide campaign to educate parents across America. Bring your unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medication to the presentation for proper disposal. Reduce the risk of mis-medication, accidental poisoning, theft/drug abuse. Reduce the risk of pollution of our groundwater. Call (248) rxotcwk or visit our website at www.rxotcawarenessweek.com.
Tuesday, February 23
Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue in Rockford. Music by the Rogue River Band. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.
Rockford Garden Club Meeting—7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Community Room, 159 Maple, Rockford. “Gardening by the Moon” with guest speaker, John Venman, owner Venman’s Landscaping. John will explain the 12 month lunar planting calendar, including the best days to plant specific types of plants, best time to harvest for fresh use, canning and freezing, and best time to weed for optimum control. Calendars will be available to purchase for $9 at the meeting. For more information call 874-0186 or visit our website at www.rockfordgardenclub.htmlplanet.com/index 1.html.
Thursday, February 25
Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.
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