Thur.–Fri., Dec. 10–11 Grand Carriage Rides—5:30 to 8:30 p.m. downtown Rockford. Rides are free! Load in front of Custard by the Dam. Rides are sponsored by Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Friday, December 11 Howard City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony—6:30 p.m. at the corner of Ensley and Edgerton, behind the library. Enjoy a live nativity scene, [...]
Thursday, December 3 Christmas Potluck—6:30 p.m. at the Rockford Community Cabin, presented by the Rockford Area Historical Society and hosted by Pat Frye and Carla Blandford. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Friday, December 4 Art to the Rescue—2 to 7 p.m. at Humane Society of Kent County, 3077 Wilson NW, [...]
Wednesday, Nov. 18 Downtown Rockford Holiday Lighting Ceremony—Enjoy carolers and a band at 5:45 p.m. at Peppler Park (near the dam) prior to the lighting at 6:00 p.m., presented by Rockford Chamber of Commerce and City of Rockford. Messages of peace from Mayor Chi Chi Rogers and Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Jazwiec will be presented, and [...]
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Fred Meijer Book-Signing Event—7 p.m. at North Rockford Middle School auditorium, 397 E. Division (10 Mile Rd.), Rockford. Meet the authors of “Fred Meijer: Stories of His Life” and special guest Fred Meijer. There will be a short program, after which books may be purchased. Sponsored by Rockford Area Historical Society. Free and open [...]
Thursday, November 5 Rockford Area Historical Society Meeting—7 p.m. at Rockford Community Cabin. Mike Cuneo will speak on Rockford Public Schools’ additions and improvements, hosted by Joan DeMaagd and Lois Armstrong. Gaming Unplugged at the Library—6:30 p.m. at Krause Memorial Library, Rockford. Play tabletop sports games, test your knowledge of major league trivia and decorate [...]
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