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Rockford Register — September 9, 2010

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Now–September 17

Fall Seedling, Shrub and Native Plant Sale—The Kent Conservation urges citizens to please consider beautiful Michigan native plants for landscaping projects. The fall 2010 catalog is available on the website at www.kentconservation.org. under the ‘Tree Sale’ tab. Please click on “Fall 2010” at bottom of the page to view/print the catalog, or you may print only the order form on pages 7 and 8. Payment must accompany your order which is due September 17. If you would like to order by credit card, please call the office at (616) 942-4111. Pickup date is October 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3260 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Grand Rapids.

Thur., September 9

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. For information please contact Lion Dianna Robach at (616) 866-1760.

Adult Book Discussion—6:45 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, Rockford. Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi.

Friday, September 10

End of Summer Festival–Rummage Sale/Bake Sale—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church on Myers Lake Avenue. Call (616) 866-4298 or visit www.coumc.com.

Fri.–Sat., Sept. 10–11

Annual Two-Day Yard Sale—9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 10, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 11 at Hope Community Church, 7000 Meyers Lake Avenue, in Rockford. All proceeds will benefit the Outreach Ministries of the church. Donations for the yard sale can be dropped off at the church anytime. All unsold items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul World Mission.

Fri.–Mon., Sept. 10–13

Spectacular Book Sale—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday at Plainfield Township Branch Library, 2650 5-Mile Rd. Hardcovers–$1, softcovers–50¢ and paperback and children’s–25¢. Sunday and Monday only–Bag-of-Books for $2.

Sat., September 11

End of Summer Festival–Rummage Sale/Bake Sale—9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chicken BBQ—4 to 7 p.m. at Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church on Myers Lake Avenue. Call (616) 866-4298 or visit www.coumc.com.

Sunday, September 12

Fall Festival—10:30 a.m. at Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC Church, 7979 Belding Road, NE, Rockford. Kick off the season with Bostwick Lake Church’s annual Fall Festival combining scripture, reflective readings and musical selections. The 10:30 a.m. service will feature the musical ensembles Adams Family and Cantando. The central theme of “faith” will be explored through the eyes of historical figures Mary Queen of Scots and Swedish diplomat Dag Hammarskjold. Known for their blended vocals, the Adams Family sing gospel and socially relevant standard tunes. The all-female vocal ensemble Cantando is comprised of women from all religious walks. A picnic will follow the service. For more information call Jerry Demarest at (616) 884-0448.

Tues., September 14

Country Music—9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Rockford Ambulance Community Center, corner of 10 Mile Road and Shaner Avenue. Enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks.

Women at Risk, International—7 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 7000 Myers Lake Avenue in Rockford will be presenting their story and jewelry. Women at Risk, International empowers women attacked by crisis with the opportunity to wrap their lives in layers of beauty, turning devastation into hope. Hear about a way to reach arms of love around women at risk across the neighborhood and the ocean. Shop by purchasing beautiful jewelry made by women rescued from slavery. This helps us rescue, redeem, and empower women to stand tall and work with dignity. For more information and reservations, please call (616) 874-4673.

Tue. Sept., 14–Nov. 2

Pajama Storytime—6:30 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, Rockford. For families who can’t come to the library during the day. Pajama Storytime offers an evening of stories and fun. Bring your teddy bear or other snuggly friend; pajamas optional. For children ages 3 to 6.

Wed., September 15

Blue Star Moms—6 p.m. at 669 Mead Road, Orleans, MI. For more information, call the Sally at (616) 761-2042.

Wed., Sept. 15–Nov.3

Toddler Time—10 to 11 a.m. at Krause Memorial Library, Rockford. Nurture your toddler’s love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop his or her language, motor and social skills. For children ages 3 and under with a caregiver.

Thur., September 16

Woodlot Management Workshop—6 to 8 p.m. at Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Drive in Kent City. Sponsored by Kent Conservation District. It is free of charge, refreshments will be served. An RSVP is appreciated, but feel free to drop in. Please call (616) 942-4111 for more information.

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

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.

Rockford Register — July 1, 2010

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Now–August 7

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

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.

Rockford Register — June 17, 2010

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June 14–August 7

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Register — May 27, 2010

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Thursday, May 27

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.

Thur.–Fri.,May 27-28 Auditions—6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cedar Springs Methodist Church, for “The Big Bad Musical,” a funny musical. All ages needed. Please prepare 16 bars to sing. Performances will be July 14-18 at the Kent Theatre. For more information, visit www.kenttheatre.org or contact the director Laura Johnson at (616) 696-9636 or by e-mail at lmnj2000@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, June 1

Free Rides—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tri-County Call-A-Ride, LLC which serves communities throughout Kent, Montcalm and Newaygo counties as a taxi service, operating 24 hours a day, seven days per week is offering free rides for the Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City, Kent City, Pierson, Sparta and Rockford areas. Simply call our dispatch office on this day at (616) 889-4646 for your free ride.

North Kent Community Toastmasters—7 p.m. at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr. NE and 11 Mile Road, Rockford. Tom Radamacher, author and Grand Rapids Press columnists, will be the guest speaker at the North Kent Community Toastmasters Club open house. The open house is part of the club’s annual membership drive. Radamacher will talk about his book, “Splitting Wood”. He’ll also sign copies and sell books. A brief presentation by a Toastmasters member will also take place. Light refreshmens will be served. The public is invited to attend.

Wednesday, June 2

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

Rockford Register — May 20–May 28, 2010

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Thur.–Sun., May 20-23

“Hamlet and Eggs” Comedy—7:30 p.m. on May 20-22, and 3 p.m. on May 23 at the Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs. Tickets are $12 at the door; $5 for Sunday matinee for 18 and under.

Friday, May 21

Advocates for Senior Issues Meeting—10 a.m. to noon at Frederik Meijer Gardens. First-time visitors receive a $5 lunch voucher to be used in the cafeteria, and will be treated with a free visit to the gardens. The agenda includes a discussion panel of the five candidates who are running for the 3rd Congressional District presently held by Rep. Vern Ehlers, and Mary Ablan, executive director of the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan, will inform us of the Older Michiganians Day 2010 rally in Lansing on June 10, 2010. For more information, visit www.Advocates4Seniors.org.

Saturday, May 22

Special Film Screening of “Voices of a Never Ending Dawn”—2 to 5 p.m. at Sparta Church of the Nazarene, 665 Thirteen Mile Rd., Sparta, sponsored by the Sparta Historical Commission. Come view the film about Sparta and Michigan’s beloved WWI soldiers known as “The Polar Bears.” Admission is free and refreshments will be available. For a five-minute preview, visit www.polarbeardocumentary.com/preview.html.

Cloth It Up Fashion Show—3:17 p.m. downtown Rockford in front of the dam. VIP seating is $5 (tickets sold one hour before the show); general admission is free (bring your own seating). All fashions are created by Rockford High School students, with all proceeds going to the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund.

Annual Rockford Garden Club Plant Sale—9 a.m. open sale of items, with live auction or remaining plants at 11:45 p.m., at the Rockford Rotary Pavilion, corner of Squires and Courtland streets, downtown Rockford. Rockford Garden Club members sell their homegrown assortment of “garden goods” including perennials, ground covers, small bushes/shrubs, annuals, herbs, bulbs, and vines. Members (many are master gardeners) will be on hand to answer questions and assist with your gardening questions and selections. Funds earned from the sale go for community enhancement projects and student scholarships. Open to the public; rain or shine.

Tuesday, May 25

Rockford Garden Club Meeting—7 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Community Room, 159 Maple St., Rockford. Melanie Good, stewardship coordinator of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, will speak on invasive plant species threatening Michigan and West Michigan’s new innovative early detection/rapid response program. Open to the public; light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Karen Chickering at (616) 874-0186.

Thursday, May 27

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.

Thur.–Fri. May 27-28

Auditions—6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cedar Springs Methodist Church, for “The Big Bad Musical,” a funny musical. All ages needed. Please prepare 16 bars to sing. Performances will be July 14-18 at the Kent Theatre. For more information, visit www.kenttheatre.org or contact the director Laura Johnson at (616) 696-9636 or by e-mail at lmnj2000@yahoo.com.

Rockford Register — May 6, 2010

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Thursday, May 6

Rockford Historical Society Meeting—7 p.m. at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Nancy Wood and Mary Anne Burns will speak. Hosts will be Carlene Stamp and Joan Bunn.

Thur.–Sun., May 6–9

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament—5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thur./Fri., and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sat./Sun. at Westgate Bowl on Alpine Avenue in Comstock Park. Proceeds support the Rockford band program.

Friday, May 7

Book Discussion—11 a.m. at the home of Diana Koslowske (e-mail dikoslowske@juno.com for directions). “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett recently topped the N.Y. Times Best Seller List.

Saturday, May 8

Euchre Club—6 p.m. at Peppermill Grill, 8 S. Squires St., Rockford. New players welcome. Cost is $1.50. Donations accepted for North Kent Service Center. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call (616) 485-3736.

Monday, May 10

Early Childhood Essentials “Outdoor Games”—6:30 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Registration is required. Learn some great information about early childhood topics. Perfect for parents or childcare providers. Childcare is not provided; classes for adults only.

Tuesday, May 11

Wednesday, May 12

Blood Drive—4 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, 8331 Myers Lake Road, Rockford.

Rockford Register — April 29, 2010

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Thursday, April 29

Pink Polo Power—6 p.m. at Rockford High School Natatorium to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Lady Rams varsity and JV water polo teams will host two games against Zeeland, decked in pink caps with pink balls and plenty of pink polo power. Event also includes contests, games, face painting, and t-shirts and ribbon items for sale, along with breast cancer awareness literature.

Kevin Cole & The Gershwin Brothers in Concert—7:30 p.m. in Calvin Chapel in Grand Rapids, as part of the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. For tickets, call (616) 526-6282; adults $20, students $10; or e-mail tickets@calvin.edu; also on sale at the chapel on the day of the concert.

Mary Tocco Seminar—5 to 8 p.m. at Rockford American Legion Post #102, 330 Rockford Park Dr., covering vaccination awareness topics to help parents make informed decisions on vaccinations. Visit www.childhoodshots.com for more information.

Thursday–Sunday, April 29–May 2

Texas Hold ‘Em Fundraiser—5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at Westwood at the Crossing on West River Drive in Comstock Park, to raise funds for Meadow Ridge Elementary School.

Saturday, May 1

Spring Art & Fine Craft Sale/Show—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rockford United Methodist Church, 159 Maple St., Rockford, held by the Rogue River Artists Association.

Cloth-It-Up Fashion Show—7:17 p.m. at the Rockford dam. VIP seating available for $5. General admission is free. All proceeds go toward the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund. For more information, call (616) 874-4113.

Sunday, May 2

Tuesday, May 4

El Dia de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros—6:30 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. Celebrate the Day of the Child with traditional Mexican crafts, music and other activities.

Book Discussion—7 p.m. at The Reading Tree in Grand Rapids, for middle-schoolers. The book discussed will be “Elijah Buxton” by Greg Schmidt.

Wednesday, May 5

Thursday, May 6

Rockford Historical Society Meeting—7 p.m. at the Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St., Rockford. Nancy Wood and Mary Anne Burns will speak. Hosts will be Carlene Stamp and Joan Bunn.

Thursday–Sunday May 6–9

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament—5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thur./Fri., and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sat./Sun. at Westgate Bowl on Alpine Avenue in Comstock Park. Proceeds support the Rockford band program.