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Rockford Farm Market set to open Saturday, May 11th

Rockford Farm Market set to open Saturday, May 11th

The arrival of spring in West Michigan also signals the start of the Rockford Farm Market.

The City announced on its Facebook page this morning that the Farm Market will open Saturday, May 11th, which is an earlier start than previous years.  Previously, the market did not open until the first Saturday in June.

Once the market is open, you can shop for local vegetables and other foods on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, through October 26th.

The Farm Market is usually located at the South Squires Street parking lot off of main street.

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GRILLAPALOOZA returns to Rockford May 4

GRILLAPALOOZA returns to Rockford May 4

ROCKFORD, Mich.-- Herman's Boy, Inc. invites the community out on Saturday, May 4 to experience its annual kick-off to the grilling season.

GRILLAPALOOZA will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the family to see grilling demonstrations, enjoy children's activities, taste grilling samples and listen to music by The Rockford Aces, a National Champion Chorale Group from Rockford High School.

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Waterfest returns to Townsend Park April 27

Waterfest returns to Townsend Park April 27

 

CANNON TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Cannon Township’s annual Waterfest is falling on a weekend when may people will be cleaning up from the floods.

Waterfest 2013 will take place at Townsend Park Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon.  The Cannon Township Historical Society will be selling baked goods at the event.  The Cannonsburg Village Christmas Light Committee is sponsoring a pancake breakfast, which will start at 8 a.m.  Meal prices are $5 per adult, $3 for children 12 years and under, and $15 per family.

April 27 is also Save the Frogs Day.  Nature Discovery will present a Michigan amphibian and reptile exhibit.  Children can also enjoy free science-inspired activities, live music and the annual duck race in Bear Creek.

Flooding cuts into fishing season

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WZZM) - The flooding is impacting Michigan's $4.5 billion sport fishing industry.

The Rouge and Grand rivers began rising during the prime time for steelhead fishing, and many anglers will now have to wait until next year. The problem isn't a lack of fish, but that it has been unsafe for anglers to get to them this past week.

Mike Schneider and his fishing buddies didn't have much luck Wednesday at the Rogue River Dam.

"A few weeks ago, we needed a warm rain to push the fish up. I think we prayed too much," he says.

The trio had to leave their waders behind, trying to catch fish from the edges of the dam.

"Our steelhead catch rate has been very, very slow," says Glen Blackwood, owner of Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company.

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Rockford Arts Spring Concert

Rockford Arts Spring Concert

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with performances from Rockford’s extremely talented community musicians! Our Community Band, Community Orchestra, Community Choir and Community Children’s Choir will fill the Rockford High School auditorium with warmth and sunshine. Admission is FREE! Save the date – Sunday, April 28th at 3pm.

Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.