Annual Church Garage Sale

Mar. 17: The annual church garage sale to support Rockford Reformed Church Youth Ministries will be held Saturday March 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. Money raised from this sale will go towards supporting the summer mission trips to Alabama for disaster relief work. The church is located at 4890 Eleven Mile Rd. Rockford. Any questions please call Deb Coon 616-866-4829.  #11p

Dinner at the Legion

Mar. 19: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a pork chop  dinner on Monday, March 19 from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, baked beans, veggies, rolls, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children $4. Take out is available.  #11

Register now for free hunter education

Mar. 20: To register for Bow and Hunter Safety Classes (firearm) at the Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club, call Jim Pope at 231-834-5545 after 6 pm. Classes at the Club, 7463 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs, will be Tues. Mar. 20 from 6 – 9 pm, Thurs. Mar. 22 from 6 – 9 pm. Sat. Mar. 24 from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, and Tues. Mar.27 from 6 – 9 pm. #10,11p

Toastmaster Club – where leaders are made

Mar. 20: Toastmaster members enhance valuable leadership & speaking skills through practice and encouragement.  Members progress through the manual at their own pace. Guests always welcome. The meeting is Tues. March 20 at  7pm, at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr. NE, north of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church & 11 Mile Rd., Rockford. For directions call Sue 616-866-3509 or club website www.nkctm.org. #11

Corned Beef and Ham Dinner

Mar. 21: The East Nelson United Methodist Church will be serving Corned Beef and ham with boiled red potatoes, carrots, cabbage and homemade desserts on Wed. March 21 from 5 to 7 pm. The cost of the meal is by donation. Come join us! If you have any questions, please contact the church at 616-696-0661.  #10,11p

Cedar Springs High School Variety Show

Mar. 22: The annual Cedar Springs High School Variety Show will be held in the High School auditorium at 7 pm on Thursday March 22nd. The “Montage 2012” as it is being referred to has a $4 admission at the door, kids 10 years and under are free. A portion of admission will be applied to the Audra Brownell Scholarship.  #11

Auditions for Upcoming Original Play

Mar. 22,24: Auditions for the upcoming original play, Thanks for All You Do, will be held at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, on Thurs. Mar. 22 from 6:30 to 9 pm and on Saturday March 24 from 9:30 am – 12 noon. This play is written and directed by Scott Phillips and this will be its first performance. Practices will begin in early April and continue until performances on the last two weekends in May. The cast includes men and women of various ages. Come and try out…don’t be shy. For additional information contact Scott Phillips at 616-696-3746.  #11

Meet the Author: Rick Sigsby

Mar. 23: Attention auto racing fans! Michigan author Rick Sigsby will sign and discuss his fifth book, “Living on the Edge: A History of Auto Racing in Michigan.” He will be at the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library, 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake on Friday March 23 at 1:30 pm.  #11

20th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast

Mar. 24:  The Courtland Township Fire Department, 7480 – 14 Mile Rd., will have its 20th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast on Saturday March 24 from 8 am to 11. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee, orange juice or milk. Donations accepted. Proceeds to benefit the Courtland Fire Department.  #11,12p

CS United Methodist Rummage Sale

Mar. 28,29: Come check out the good buys on clothing and household items! Wed. March 28 from 9 am to 7 pm and Thurs. March 29 from 9 am to 2 pm. Bag Day Sale on Thursday. The church is located at the corner of Main and Church Streets, Cedar Springs.  #11,12p

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Mar. 31: A Vietnam Veterans meeting is taking place at 1 pm on Saturday March 31 at the American Legion’s Club House in Cedar Springs. Under discussion will be a Memorial Monument and fund raising.  #11,12p