Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part.  During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857.  That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society.  Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17.  On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out.  In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

Plenty more communities are planning Rel

ROCKFORD, Mich.-- May 18th will mark the 4th event that we have hosted to provide a platform for young musicians.

This will be the third titled "BONA-WHO?" which drew its name from a Joe Bonamassa concert I took a number of teenagers to a few years ago. The idea is to provide the chance for young musicians to perform before friends and family in the same event with more developed musicians, allowing them to interact and learn, and to have fun.

We have been gifted again this year with many very talented adult musicians that have agreed to team with these new talents to share music! The amazing thing is, the adults seem to take as much or more from the day than the kids.

Please join us, the event is free, it starts at noon and includes a pig roast! The attached poster lists the bands, location and event limitations. Pray for a sunny day!

ROCKFORD, Mich.—Camp Roger is swinging into spring with a new feature built by camp volunteers and the Wolverine Building Group.

In honor of the company’s upcoming 75th anniversary, Wolverine Building Group donated labor and materials to build a rope swing at the camp on April 26.  The project was part of Wolverine’s inaugural “Take Action Day”.

Camp Roger offers summer camp, an adventure course for school, team and corporate team building, and a Discovery Nature Center that can cater to local schools and homeschooled students.  The camp features a zip line, a four-story tree house, and a climbing tower.

For more information on Camp Roger or to register a camper, visit www.camproger.org.  For more information on Wolverine Building Group, visit www.wolvgroup.com.