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Relay for Life a success

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:44am

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

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'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:24pm

'Healthier Home' featured during Spring Parade of Homes

ROCKFORD, Mich.—One of West Michigan’s first “Healthier Homes” will be on display during the 2013 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes.

The home, located at 9309 Stone View Drive, is part of Sable Homes’ Stone Crest development in Rockford. The 2,242 square foot house is the first of its kind in West Michigan to feature AirRenew gypsum board walls, which purify the air for 75 years, converting contaminants like formaldehyde into safe inert compounds. The walls are also moisture and mold resistant. It also contains latex paint and primer that are free of volatile organic compounds.

The Spring Parade of Homes runs May 24 through June 8. Tickets start at $10.

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Sheriff's Department handing out kits to bring missing children home

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:18am

Sheriff's Department handing out kits to bring missing children home

According to the FBI, 800,000 children in the U.S. go missing every year.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with the FBI to lower that number, by providing at-home child identification kits.

The kits contain an inkless fingerprint kit, DNA collection swab as well as other emergency information. Starting at 11 a.m.

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GRILLAPALOOZA returns to Rockford May 4

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 9:00am

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.

Herman's Boy, Inc.

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Waterfest returns to Townsend Park April 27

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 4:46pm

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.

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Rockford Arts Spring Concert

Submitted by tom scott (photography), Community Content Provider

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:49pm

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.

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