Calendar of Events – Feb 16-17, 2023

Thursday, February 16

Rockford VFW Post 3946 Monthly Meeting – Monthly meeting of Rockford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3926. Meetings held the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Boat & Canoe Club, 401 North Park St., NE, Grand Rapids (North Park). Any overseas combat zone veteran interested in learning more about the organization is invited to attend. For more information about the meetings or about the support services the VFW offers combat veterans, contact Rick Ringersma, 616-485-4085.

 

Friday, February 17

Rockford High School Rotary Interact Club Kids Fun Night! North Rockford Middle School, 397 E Division ST NE 6:00-10:00 pm Ages 4-14 Cost $30.00 first child; additional kids $25.00; Pre-registration required at https://forms.gle/Pw3hLTQNcyfGoLko7 Contact: Contact Kristin Baker atkbaker@rockfordschools.org

 

Saturday, February 18

11am-1pm, The Harvest of Hope Foundation of West Michigan and the Cedar Springs Public Library are partnering to bring Snowfest to the community!  There will be a snowman building contest, snowshoeing demonstrations by Howard Christensen Nature Center, team sled obstacle course, arctic games, photo booth, hot cocoa station, hotdog lunch with Elsa and Olaf and so much more!  This event is donation based and will take place inside the Cedar Springs Public Library and outside in the Heart of Cedar Springs.

 

 

Sunday, February 19

Rockford VFW Post 3946 Monthly Roast Beef Dinner – Home cooked roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Third Sunday of the month, noon to 2 p.m. at the Boat & Canoe Club, 401 North Park St., NE, Grand Rapids (North Park). Open to the general public. Proceeds support VFW Post 3946’s veteran outreach programs and other charitable activities. For more information, contact Rick Ringersma, 616-485-4085.

 

Monday, February 20

Toastmasters Christian Communicators – Every Monday at Noon, E.T. – Want to learn how to share your faith? Christian Communicators is a new online Toastmasters Club designed for those who want to speak up for Jesus or learn more about Christianity. All event registration links can be found on www.christiancom.toastmost.org. Let’s Do Lunch With The Lord!

 

Tuesday, February 21

North Kent Community Toastmasters — Where Leaders Are Made!!  We practice speaking and leading skills in a safe environment.  Our Meeting theme is “On Sale!”. Interesting!  Wonder what we’ll talk about. We’ll stretch our thinking while improving our speaking! Join us!  We meet in person from 7:00 to 8:45 pm at Bella Vista Church, 5100 Belding Road, Rockford 49341. Questions? Reach out to Lynne; call/text 616-724-7216. You Are Always Among Friends At Toastmasters!

 

The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 287 hosts BINGO Night every Tuesday night at the Glen Hill Post 287, 91 N First St, Cedar Springs, MI. Improved payouts! Please join us! Starts at 6pm.

 

Rotary Club of Rockford Meeting. Rockford Community Cabin, 220 N Monroe St  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Guest Speakers: Jen Groters – Michigan Horse Driving School . The Rotary Club of Rockford is dedicated to supporting community and international projects. Join us for weekly meetings to learn how you can put your passion for helping others into action! Contact Rotarian Kelly McLellan at (616) 443-8110 for more information.

 

Thursday, February 23

Lions Club of Rockford Bi-Monthly Meeting. Rockford Community Cabin 220 N Monroe St. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Lions Club of Rockford meets the second & fourth Thursday of the month. The Lions are a great avenue for making new friends, being involved with and servicing your community. As Lions, we hold ourselves to the absolute highest standards in everything we do. Our members and clubs are dedicated to serving others, and it shows. We champion kindness in our communities and actively work to improve the lives of all people. For further information please contact Kim Neveau at 616-304-4102 or message us through our Facebook site.

 

Monday, February 27

After School Program – Every Monday 3:30 – 5:30pm – Join us on Monday evenings for a no cost event.  Learn bible stories, play games and create fun crafts.  Open to all Rockford area students in grades K – 5.  To register, visit:  tinyurl.com/rockfordkids.  Rockford United Methodist Church, 159 Maple Street, Rockford 49341. Contact childrenandyouth@rockfordumc.org for more information.

 

Toastmasters Christian Communicators – Every Monday at Noon, E.T. – Want to learn how to share your faith? Christian Communicators is a new online Toastmasters Club designed for those who want to speak up for Jesus or learn more about Christianity. All event registration links can be found on www.christiancom.toastmost.org. Let’s Do Lunch With The Lord!