Rockford Register — July 15, 2010

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Now–August 7

KDL Summer Reading Club—Make reading fun and rewarding this summer, and sign up for the “Make a Splash at your Library” Summer Reading Club at any Kent District Library branch—for kids entering grades five and under, readers and pre-readers. For more information visit www.kdl.org. 

Thursday, July 15

Alive & Well Performance at Lowell Summer Sizzlin’ Series—7 to 9 p.m. at the Lowell Riverwalk. This classic rock band includes Roger MacNaughton of Bostwick Lake Congregational Church.Free admission. 

Wildlife Safari—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Go wild with the Animal Guy and encounter exotic animals from around the world! For all ages. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940. 

Friday, July 16

Nature Discovery Hour—10–11 a.m. at Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to explore the Red Pine Center, visit “nature stations” indoors and hear a story. Afterward, families are encouraged to take a hike and bring a sack lunch to eat back in the interpretive center. This event is free. Please contact the Nature Center online at www.kentconservation.org/hcnc or call (866) 675-3158 to RSVP so we know how many children to expect (child’s name, age and phone number or e-mail address). 

Saturday, July 17

Christmas in July Sale—noon to 5 p.m. at the Rockford American Legion, 330 Rockford Park Drive (just off Northland Drive), Rockford, sponsored by the Rockford American Legion Auxiliary. Books and gifts for all ages. 

Sunday, July 18

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. 

Monday, July 19

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.

Beyond Magic with Magician Tom Plunkard—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. This high-impact magic show is loaded with new tricks! For all ages. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940. 

Tuesday, July 20

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.

Wednesday, July 21

Teen Iron Chef—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Are you an aspiring world class chef? Enter Kitchen Stadium and battle other teens in preparing dishes with a secret ingredient. Registration is required and participation is limited. For grades 6–12. For more information or to register, call the library at (616) 647-3940 or visit www.kdl.org. 

Thursday, July 22

Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin, Rockford. Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Monday, July 26

WaZoBia—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Hear the beat! Feel the rhythm of Africa! You won’t sit still for this program full of percussion play and dance for all ages. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940. 

Tuesday, July 27

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. 

Wednesday, July 28

Interactive Story Adventure—10:30 a.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Help the book “In the Small, Small Pond” by Denise Fleming come to life by wiggling through a tunnel, stacking like a beaver, and much more! For children ages 6 and under with a caregiver. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940.

Thursday, July 29

Summer Archery League—7 p.m. at Rockford Sportsman’s Club. Outdoor shooting with targets from 18 to 70 meters. Open to compound bows, recurve bows and crossbows. For more information or to sign up, visit rockfordsportsmansclub.com or call Bill at (616) 485-7373.

Monday, August 2

Blood Drive—noon to 7 p.m. at Rockford Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford.

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Rockford Register — July 1, 2010

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Now–August 7

KDL Summer Reading Club—Make reading fun and rewarding this summer, and sign up for the “Make a Splash at your Library” Summer Reading Club at any Kent District Library branch—for kids entering grades five and under, readers and pre-readers. For more information visit www.kdl.org.

Saturday, July 3

Character Pancake Breakfast—7:30–11 a.m. at Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, to benefit the Kent Theatre. The Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, Fairy Godmother, Evil Stepmother and many other fairy tale characters will be there. Cost is $5 for sausage, beverage, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. For more information, call (616) 696-9636. 

North Kent Toastmasters Club—7–8:45 p.m. at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr. NE & 11 Mile Road, Rockford. Toastmasters helps you improve your communication, public speaking and leadership skills. For directions, call Angela at (616) 560-4726 or visit our web site at www.nkctm.org. Join us July 6 when our theme is a Patriotic Celebration!

Sunday, July 4

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.

Monday, July 5

Blood Drive—noon to 7 p.m. at Rockford Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. 

Tuesday, July 6

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, July 7

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. 

Zoozan’s Underwater Adventure with PALamazoo Puppets—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. This musical adventure is sure to make a memorable summertime splash with the Copycat Fish, Ollie Octopus, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish, and more! For all ages. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940. 

Outdoor Survival Workshop for Families—6 to 8 p.m. at Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. Learn what children should do if they are lost in the woods and how to NOT get lost. Activities are hands-on. and will include hiking with interpretive instructor Nova Blackburn. Please contact the Nature Center online at www.kentconservation.org/hcnc or call (866) 675-3158 to RSVP. Cost is $5 per family. 

Thursday, July 8

Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin. 

Saturday, July 10

Blood Drive—8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church, 221 Courtland St., Rockford.

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Rockford Register — June 17, 2010

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June 14–August 7

KDL Summer Reading Club—Make reading fun and rewarding this summer, and sign up for the “Make a Splash at your Library” Summer Reading Club at any Kent District Library branch—for kids entering grades five and under, readers and pre-readers. For more information visit www.kdl.org. 

Friday, June 18

Rockford Summer Jam at the Ted—7 p.m. at the Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium, “Home of the Rockford Rams Football Games.” $15 general admission, $30 VIP seating (limited supply). Purchase tickets at the Rockford Community Services offices, administration building, or by calling (616) 863-6322. 

Saturday, June 19

Memorial Service for Dave Kendall—2 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church located at 221 Courtland Street, Rockford. Service will be informal as we share and enjoy accounts of Dave’s stories and jokes, his music, and above all, his intimate walk with God. All are invited to the service and the luncheon afterwards.

Sunday, June 20

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. 

Monday, June 21

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.  

Summer Carnival—2 p.m. at the Krause Memorial Library at 140 E. Bridge Street, Rockford. Celebrate summer! Celebrate reading! Join us for games, crafts, prizes, and tons of carnival-style fun! For children of all ages and their families.  

Tuesday, June 22

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. 

Wednesday, June 23

Jewelry-Making with Cindy Burkle—2 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Make an even-count peyote bracelet for yourself or a friend. Registration is required and participation is limited. For grades 6-12. Call the library at (616) 647-3940. For more information, visit www.kdl.org.

Summer Beach Party—5-11 p.m. at the SCORE. Live Jimmy Buffet type music, BBQ, tropical beverages, contests, dancing in the sand, spectator beach volleyball, sand sculptures, kids games, an abilities obstacle course, and auction. Tickets are $20 in advance ($5 for kids), or $25 ($5) day of. Proceeds will benefit Olivia’s Gift. Olivia is a young woman who lives in Belmont, who nearly drowned at age 3. Olivia’s Gift is a nonprofit organization that builds residential housing for adults with disabilities. For more information, visit www.oliviasgift.org.  

Thursday, June 24

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. 

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Online Webinar—2 p.m. Free. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association. To register or for more information, visit www.alz.org/gmc or call (248) 996-1052. 

Friday, June 25

St. Patrick Festival 5K Run—
7 p.m. at St. Patrick Church (corner of Parnell and 5 Mile Rd.), Cannonsburg. Enjoy a beer tent, live music and awards. Run participants receive a t-shirt, hot dog and beverage ticket. Register online at www.signmeup.com. Packet pick-up and late registration on June 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Church Parish Center.

Saturday, June 26

Outdoor Survival Workshop for Families—2 to 4 p.m. at Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. Learn what children should do if they are lost in the woods and how to NOT get lost. Activities are hands-on and will include hiking with interpretive instructor Nova Blackburn. Please contact the Nature Center online at www.kentconservation.org/hcnc or call (866) 675-3158 to RSVP. Cost is $5 per family. Midsummer Festival—beginning at noon at the Seeger Estate, 6977 Alaska Ave. SE, Alaska, Mich. There will be folk dancing, music, food, entertainment and games for all ages, as well as raffle and art exhibits. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-15, free for children 4 and under. For more information and directions, visit www.sahswm.org or call (616) 458-0420.

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Rockford Register — June 10, 2010

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Thursday, June 10

Rockford Lions Club Meeting—6 p.m. social, 6:30 dinner and 7 p.m. meeting at the Community Cabin Meetings held every second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Schwan’s Sale—2 to 8:30 p.m. at Rockford High School parking lot. Percentage of sales donated to the Rockford Band Parents.

Friday, June 11

Cher “Lisa Irion”—7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts at the Rockford American Legion, 330 Rockford Park Drive (Northland Dr. between 11Mile and 12 Mile. One night only. Lisa is the winner of 2007 International Celebrity Images Reel Award “Rising Star”, winner of 2006 IGCITA Cloney Award “Rising Star” and appeared as a guest on the Tonight show with Jay Leno, the Rachel Ray show and Lifetime TV. This performance is open to the public 18 and older. Cost is $15 and tickets are available at the Legion Lounge.

Fri.–Sun., June 11–13

Rockford Start of Summer Celebration—Fun, music and fireworks. Parade on Saturday at

11 a.m. on Main Street. Check out pages 12 and 13 of this week’s Squire for a schedule of events.

Saturday, June 12

Rockford Farm Market—8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October 31, in the South Squires Street parking lot, off Main St., downtown Rockford, featuring Michigan-grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers and plants.

Mon, June 14–Sat, Aug. 7

KDL Summer Reading Club—Splish, Splash, summer reading’s a blast. Make reading fun and rewarding this summer, and sign up for the “Make a Splash at your library” Summer Reading Club at any KDL branch. For kids entering grades five and under, readers and pre-readers. For more information visit www.kdl.org.

Tuesday, June 15

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.

Huntington Rogue River Blues Series—7 to 9 p.m. at the Garden Park Stage, along the White Pine Trail near the dam, every Tuesday in June. This week features the Jimmie Stagger Band.

Friday, June 18

Rockford Summer Jam at the Ted—7 p.m. at the Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium, “Home of the Rockford Rams Football Games”. $15 general admission, $30 VIP seating (limited supply). Purchase tickets at the Rockford Community Services offices, Administration building or by calling (616) 863-6322.

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Rockford Register — June 3, 2010

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Thursday, June 3

Rockford Area Historical Society—6:30 p.m. Annual Picnic and Election of Officers Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass.

Saturday, June 5

Boy Scout Troop 228 Alumni and Friends Picnic—12 noon to 2 p.m. at Bostwick Lake Congregational Church, 7979 Belding Road, Rockford. It is the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. In addition to the hot dog picnic, the Scouts will also be doing a demonstration of camping skills and equipment.

Euchre Club—6:30 p.m. at Peppermill Grill, 8 S. Squires St., Rockford. Cost is $2. Bring a snack and a non-alcohol beverage. For information call (616) 884-0757. Donations accepted for the North Kent Service Center. New players welcome.

Sunday, June 6

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.

Monday, June 7

Book Discussion—6 p.m. at the Plainfield Library. ìStealing Buddhaís Dinnerî by Bich Minh Nguyen. This book about a Vietnamese refugee who grew up in Grand Rapids is fun to read because readers will recognize many places (and possibly people) from this area.

Blood Drive—12 noon to 7 p.m. at Rockford Community Cabin, 220 North Monroe Street, Rockford.

Tuesday, June 8

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.

American Sewing Guild—6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program starts at the Plainfield Senior Center, 5255 Grand River Drive NE, Grand Rapids. Nationally known speaker Mary Ray will present the program, “Choosing Fabrics to Match the Design.” For more information go online at www.grasq.org or call (616) 575-1677.

Thursday, June 10

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, June 11

Cher “Lisa Irion”—7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts at the Rockford American Legion, 330 Rockford Park Drive (Northland Dr. between 11Mile and 12 Mile. One night only. Lisa is the winner of 2007 International Celebrity Images Reel Award “Rising Star”, winner of 2006 IGCITA Cloney Award “Rising Star” and appeared as a guest on the Tonight show with Jay Leno, the Rachel Ray show and Lifetime TV. This performance is open to the public 18 and older. Cost is $15 and tickets are available at the Legion Lounge.

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