Memorial cemetery walk

May 27: The Cedar Springs Historical Society will hold its 12^th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May 27, at 2pm to honor veterans of all wars. This year’s veterans will be Martilles Porter, Civil War; Emil Aurin, Spanish American War; Stanley Langford, WWI; Tom Watson Jr., WWII; Thomas Pierson, Korea; Richard Goller Jr., Vietnam. We will leave the museum at 1:30pm and return there for refreshments. If it rains, the event will be held in the museum. In case of severe weather warnings, the event will be canceled.  #20, 21pd

Flag and Rocket Cheer Sign ups

May 29: Flag and Rocket Cheer Sign ups are being taken now!  Sign up at Shaner Avenue Ball fields on Tuesdays  May 29th, June 5th and June 12th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.   Look for our booth by the concession stand!  Also taking sign ups for Rocket Cheer Camp on Saturday, June 23rd for grades K thru 8th grade. Can also download forms and information on our website www.cedarspringsyouthcheerleading.com and mail in registrations. If you have questions – please contact Anne Olszewski at 696-9250. #21,22,23b

Fall 2012 Soccer Registration

May 29-June 2: American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) registration for the 2012-13 Membership Year at Boomer Park – 13440 Ritchie Avenue south of 17 Mile Road. During the week 6–7pm and on Saturday from 9am-2pm. Complete the Pre-Registration Application online and use the registration Express Lane – see details at our website: http://www.ayso902.org/www.ayso902.org  The Early Bird registration fee is $50 per child, per season (fall & spring) with a $15 discount if you register for both seasons now ($85 per player). Families registering 3 or more players will receive an additional discount of $5 per player, per season. Players must be at least 4 years old by 9/4/2012. First time players must show a Birth Certificate for age verification. Get registered NOW for the Fall/Spring 2012-13 Season! Fees will increase by $5 per player following this week of registration. #21b

Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community Church

May 30: Lunch Day’s a comin the cook crew’s a hummin. Ma’s got this tasty menu planned featuring scalloped macaroni and ham. Now I don’t know what the rest of the menu may be, but I knowin Ma, the taste of it will surely please.  So my friends age 60 also those who are more, I encourage you to come thru our door. At noon the 30^th of May then for some bingo please stay. Where O where you beseech? Why on the corner of M-82 and Beech.  #21

Mission Trip fundraiser at CSUMC

May 30: Our mission team from Cedar Springs UMC and East Nelson UMC will be traveling to Alger County in the U.P. to serve with Habitat for Humanity Hiawathaland on July 15-21. Please join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner on Wed., May 30 in the CSUMC Fellowship Hall (140 S. Main St.) from 6:00-6:45pm as we raise funds to support our mission work. A free-will offering will be received. #21

Ooey Gooey Day

June 3: Learn to craft/make fun slimy play-dough silly putty creatures and fun items at HCNC that your children can make and take home on Sunday, June 3, 1-3pm.  Best suited for children ages 3 – 8 years old (all ages welcomed) – wear play clothing for messes to be made! For allergy concerns: Flour, starch, salts, oils, coloring, Elmer’s glue. Donation of: $6/child. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com. #21

North Kent Toastmasters Club—Where Leaders Are Made

June 5 and 19: 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 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. #21

Dinner at the Legion

May 21: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a pork chops dinner on Monday, May 21, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, veggies, roll, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children $4. Take out is available. #20

Benefit dinner with concert for the Chris Chapin family

May 23: The East Nelson United Methodist Praise Team will be hosting a benefit dinner and concert on Wednesday, May 23, from 5-6pm.with music to follow. This dinner will benefit Chris and Christin Chapin and sons with medical expenses. The East Nelson United Methodist Church Meal Committee will be serving the meal. Come join us for evening of fun and enjoyment! If you should have any questions please contact the church at 616-696-0661. #20p

Forestry discovery

May 27: What does it take to bcome a forester? Participants will practice the skills that foresters use including tree identification with a key and determining a tree’s health, size, and age. (4 years old and up) Donation of: $5/person, $4/seniors, $15/Family of four or more. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com.  #20

Memorial Cemetery Walk

May 27: The Cedar Springs Historical Society will hold its 12th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May 27, at 2pm to honor veterans of all wars. This year’s veterans will be Martilles Porter, Civil War; Emil Aurin, Spanish American War; Stanley Langford, WWI; Tom Watson Jr., WWII; Thomas Pierson, Korea; Richard Goller Jr., Vietnam. We will leave the museum at 1:30pm and return there for refreshments. If it rains, the event will be held in the museum. In case of severe weather warnings, the event will be canceled.  #20, 21b

KDLville Ribbon Cutting Party

May 15: Join Katie L., the elephant, as she cuts ribbon and welcomes you to KDLville, KDL’s new Early Literacy play space. Play and learn with crafts, games, balloon animals and KDLville cake. For ages 6 and younger. Tuesday, May 15 at 10:30 am. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township branch, 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake.  #19

Senior lunch

May 17: Senior Luncheon is Thursday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Hilltop on Cedar Springs Public Schools grounds. This is the last one of the season so do not miss out. We will hear about exchange students and their programs and experiences. Lunch is $5 and reservations are due by Tuesday, May 15, at noon, by calling the Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation Office at 696-7320.

Old Fashioned Family Game Night

May 18: We will be setting up tables with your favorite family classic games; Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Candy-Land, Life, and other classics. We will have hot chocolate by the fireplace and some yummy snacks. You are encouraged to bring in your favorite games. Friday May 18, 6:30 – 8 pm. Donation of $5/person, $18/ family of four or more. Pre registration is NOT required, however, registering is greatly appreciated. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com.  #19

Roast Beef Dinner

May 20: The Rockford Veterans of Foreign Wars at 4195 – 13 Mile Rd. is hosting a roast beef dinner on the third Sunday of the month, May 20th.  Adults $8, children $3.50. The best dinner in town! Take-outs and deliveries are available. For deliveries call 616-866-2675 by 11:30 the day of the dinner. #19

Insects Exploration

May 20: Grab a net and a jar and we will be off to the prairie and the woods to see what 6-legged creatures live here at HCNC. We will look for eggs and larvae while learning about insects’ life cycles, find predators and prey and catch and release a bug or two. No log shall be left unturned in this insect adventure. K-5th grade. Sunday May 20th, 1 – 3 pm. Donation of $4.50 per person. Pre registration is NOT required, however, registering is greatly appreciated. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com.  #19

Howard City/ Tri-county High School

May 26: The annual Howard City/ Tri-County High School reunion will be held at 6pm, May 26th, at Heritage United Methodist Church, 19931 Kendaville Rd. Pierson, Michigan. The cost for the banquet is $15 per person. The evening will begin with punch and fellowship at 6 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Call Vicky Paulen @ 231-937-5190 for reservations.  #19

Church Yard Sale

May 3-5: There will be a church yard sale on Thursday, May 3, 9 am – 6 pm, Friday, May 4, 9 am – 6 pm and Sat. May 5 from 9 am – 1 pm. Hope Community Church, 7000 Myers Lake Ave., Rockford.  #18

Red Flannel Festival History Project

May 5: We’ve been so busy for 73 years making history, we haven’t had time to write it down! Join us  at the Red Flannel Office, 21 E. Maple St. on Sat. May 5 from 10 am to 1 pm to begin documentation for our Red Flannel History Book! Bring stories, photographs, your own observations.. be a part of our proud Red Flannel Festival historical project! Can’t attend? Please submit by email to president@redflannelfestival.org or mail to PO Box 43, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Please call 616-696-2662 or RSVP today! #17,18p

Jubal Brass Choir to Perform at Cedar Springs UMC

May 6: Cedar Springs United Methodist Church will host Jubal Brass at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Jubal Brass is a faith-based, 19-member brass choir from the Kent County area. The ensemble’s repertoire includes a wide range of church music ranging from the 1600s to contemporary arrangements done by the groups conductor, Chris Hansen. If you have never heard a brass choir in
concert, you are in for a treat. They will ring the rafters with their full, rich sound. A free-will offering will be received for the group’s expenses. #18

Dinner at the Legion

May 7: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a Swiss steak dinner on Monday, May 7 from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes & gravy, baked beans, veggies, rolls, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children $4. Take out is available. #18p

Mother/Daughter Salad Luncheon

May 19: Sand Lake United Methodist Church, 45 W. Maple St., will have a Mother/Daughter Salad Luncheon on Sat. May 19^th at 12:30 pm. Help us celebrate 140 years of ministry! If you have any history with SLUMC, we would love to see you again. RSVP before Thurs. May 17^th. 616-887-0890 or 616-636-5425.  #18

Red Flannel Queen Scholarship Pageant Kick Off Meeting

Apr. 30: Interested in volunteering for the Pageant, Queen’s Tea or Scholarship Committee? Join us on Monday, April 30 at 7 pm at 21 E. Maple St. (Red Flannel Building) for the first Royal meeting of the 2012 Season! Call 616-696-2662 or RSVP!  #17

TOPS weight loss support group

May 1: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss sport group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you reach your weight loss goals! Exercise 8-8:30am (optional), weigh-ins from 8:30am–9am and the meeting starts at 9:15am. Call Martha at 696-1039 for more information. #17

Red Flannel Festival History Project

May 5: We’ve been so busy for 73 years MAKING HISTORY, we haven’t had time to WRITE IT DOWN! Join us  at the Red Flannel Office, 21 E. Maple St. on Sat. May 5 from 10 am to 1 pm to begin documentation for our RED FLANNEL HISTORY BOOK! Bring stories, photographs, your own observations.. be a part of our proud Red Flannel Festival historical project! Can’t attend? Please submit by email to president@redflannelfestival.org or mail to PO Box 43, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Please call 616-696-2662 or RSVP today!.  #17,18p

North Kent Toastmasters Club – Where Leaders Are Made

May 1,15: Toastmaster members enhance valuable leadership and speaking skills through practice and encouragement. Members progress through the manual at their own pace. Guests always welcome. The meeting is at 7 pm at Prudential Preferred Realtors, 502 Northland Dr., 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.  #17

Annual Cub Scout Flower Sale

May 5: This year the annual Cub Scout Flower sale will take place on May 5,th, 6th and 12th. They will have flowers at Tractor Supply in Cedar Spring and the Mobil station on Northland Dr. and 14 Mile. Both locations will be open from 9 am until 6 pm. Pre-sale tickets may be purchased from any Cub Scout. These flower baskets are beautiful and would make great Mother’s day gifts.  #17

Pancake Breakfast – HCNC Fund Raiser

May 6: Imagine buttered pancakes smothered in warm maple syrup, hot sausage, orange juice and coffee. What’s not to like about a pancake breakfast fund raiser event. Please help support HCNC! Keep the doors open! Sunday May 6, 9 am – 11:30 am. Donation of $/person, $4/seniors, $18 family of four or more. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. #17

Annual Rummage Sale

May10-12: The Sand Lake United Methodist Church, 45 W. Maple St. Sand Lake, will have its annual rummage sale on May 10, 11 and 12. 9 am – 5 pm on Thursday and Friday, 9 am – Noon on Saturday.  #17

Antique Road Show Style Antique Appraisals

Apr. 14: Certified Appraiser Joan Bunn, owner of “Joan & Associates, Rockford Michigan will be at the Sand Lake United Methodist Education Building, 45 Sixth St. Sand Lake on Saturday April 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a $10 donation for each verbal appraisal. There will also be a bake sale. #14,15p

Vegas Night

Apr. 14: The Cedar Springs High School Senior All Night Party is hosting Vegas Night on Sat. April 14^th from 6 pm to ? at Tri County Eagles, 32 E. Lake St., Sand Lake.  #15

Roast Beef Dinner

Apr. 15: The Rockford Veterans of Foreign Wars at 4195 – 13 Mile Rd. is hosting a roast beef dinner on the third Sunday of the month, April 15th.  Adults $8, children $3.50. The best dinner in town! Take outs and deliveries are available. For deliveries cal 616-866-2675 by 11:30 the day of the dinner.  #15

Red Hat Society

Apr. 16: Ladies, age 50 and older, are invited to join our Red Hast of Red Flannel Town group. We meet once a month and have lots of fun! Call Minnie Morey at 616-481-6194 to learn about the group and to join in on the fun. #14,15p

Dinner at the Legion

Apr. 16: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a baked chicken dinner on Monday, April 16, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, rolls, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children $4. Take out is available. #15

Celebrate Spring!

Apr. 16: A Community Night Out Fundraiser for the Sand Lake/ Nelson Township Library and Sand Lake Elementary will be held in Rockford, Monday April 16 from 5 – 10 pm. go to www.kdl.org for more information and coupons to participate. Or stop in to the Sand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth St.  #15

Used Book Sale

Apr.19-21: The Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library is having a used book sale on Thurs. April 19 from 10 am – 7 pm, Fri. April 20 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sat. April 21 from 10 am – 2 pm. at the library, 117 W. Williams, Howard City.  #15

Annual Spring Rummage Sale

Apr. 19,20: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 Northland Dr., Sand Lake, is having their annual Springs Rummage Sale on April 19 and 20 from 9 am – 5 pm. #15,16p

Rummage Sale for Relay for Life

April 21: The Cedar Steppers will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 21^st, from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Cedar View Elementary.  All proceeds will be donated to Rockford Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society.   We are also looking for more donations for the sale.  We will accept good, clean items such as clothing, household items, toys etc. You may drop off your donations at Cedar View Elementary on Friday, April 20 from 3:30pm – 8:00pm. Please keep us in mind when you are doing your Spring cleaning and donating your used items.  The Sale is for a great cause and your donations will help save lives! All items left after our sale will be donated to R1TS Resale. #15,16p

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast

Aor. 21: The Cedar Springs Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast every third Saturday of each month thru April. Come to the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church located on the corner of Main & Church Streets on Saturday April 21, from 7 am to 11 am, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Children under 12 free. Proceeds to assist sight conservation. #15

Michigan Back Roads – A Road Trip Show

Apr. 21: Enjoy an entertaining program about a road trip to unique destination on the back roads of Michigan. The presentation is based on the books by Ron Rademacher.  Sat. April 21 at 2 pm at the Algoma Township Hall, 10531 Algoma Ave., Rockford. Presented by Algoma Township Historical Society. #15

Spaghetti Supper

Apr. 21: South Ensley United Methodist Church women’s group will host a Spaghetti Supper on Sat. April 21 from 5 to 7 pm. The church is located on the corner of 136^th St. and Cypress Ave.  #15

Craft Show in Coral

Apr. 21: Craft Show at Coral Community Center on April 21 starts at 9 am until 2 pm. Sub sandwich lunch will be for sale and there is a bake sale. Funds to benefit Coral Fire Department Auxiliary.  #15

Cow Plop Raffle and Family Fun Event

Apr. 21: The Cedar Springs Rotary Club presents the 2^nd Cow Plop Raffle and Family Fun Night on May 5^th starting at 2 pm at White Creek Lumber. Raffle Tickets for the Cow Plop drawing are on sale until April 21^st for $5 each and can be purchased at Independent Bank, ChoiceOne Bank, Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation, Weingartz, White Creek Lumber and Gebhardt Insurance. #15,16p

Events at HCNC

Apr. 22:  Earth Day Walk on Sun. April 22 from 8 am to 10 am. Enjoy a gorgeous walk/ excursion through the nature center’s scenic trails, in the beauty of the morning light – hosted by a Tour Guide with a wealth of knowledge on nature and all it has to offer. Light refreshments will be served! Donation: $4 adults, $3 seniors, or $15 family (four or more). FREE Volunteer Work – Earth Day from 10 am to 2 pm. Ages 5 – 99 – Please come help HCNC with our spring clean up this volunteer workday. We will spread mulch, clean our waterways, pick up winter debris, plant and paint . Lunch will be served (hotdogs, chips, cookies and drinks). Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com.  #15

Antique Road Show Style Antique Appraisals

Apr. 14: Certified Appraiser Joan Bunn, owner of “Joan & Associates, Rockford Michigan will be at the Sand Lake United Methodist Education Building, 45 Sixth St. Sand Lake on Saturday April 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a $10 donation for each verbal appraisal. There will also be a bake sale. #14,15p

Vegas Night

Apr. 14: The Cedar Springs High School Senior All Night Party is hosting Vegas Night on Sat. April 14^th from 6 pm to ? at Tri County Eagles, 32 E. Lake St., Sand Lake.  #15

Roast Beef Dinner

Apr. 15: The Rockford Veterans of Foreign Wars at 4195 – 13 Mile Rd. is hosting a roast beef dinner on the third Sunday of the month, April 15th.  Adults $8, children $3.50. The best dinner in town! Take outs and deliveries are available. For deliveries cal 616-866-2675 by 11:30 the day of the dinner.  #15

Red Hat Society

Apr. 16: Ladies, age 50 and older, are invited to join our Red Hast of Red Flannel Town group. We meet once a month and have lots of fun! Call Minnie Morey at 616-481-6194 to learn about the group and to join in on the fun. #14,15p

Dinner at the Legion

Apr. 16: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a baked chicken dinner on Monday, April 16, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, rolls, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children $4. Take out is available. #15

Celebrate Spring!

Apr. 16: A Community Night Out Fundraiser for the Sand Lake/ Nelson Township Library and Sand Lake Elementary will be held in Rockford, Monday April 16 from 5 – 10 pm. go to www.kdl.org for more information and coupons to participate. Or stop in to the Sand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth St.  #15

Used Book Sale

Apr.19-21: The Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library is having a used book sale on Thurs. April 19 from 10 am – 7 pm, Fri. April 20 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sat. April 21 from 10 am – 2 pm. at the library, 117 W. Williams, Howard City.  #15

Annual Spring Rummage Sale

Apr. 19,20: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 Northland Dr., Sand Lake, is having their annual Springs Rummage Sale on April 19 and 20 from 9 am – 5 pm. #15,16p

Rummage Sale for Relay for Life

April 21: The Cedar Steppers will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 21^st, from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Cedar View Elementary.  All proceeds will be donated to Rockford Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society.   We are also looking for more donations for the sale.  We will accept good, clean items such as clothing, household items, toys etc. You may drop off your donations at Cedar View Elementary on Friday, April 20 from 3:30pm – 8:00pm. Please keep us in mind when you are doing your Spring cleaning and donating your used items.  The Sale is for a great cause and your donations will help save lives! All items left after our sale will be donated to R1TS Resale. #15,16p

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast

Aor. 21: The Cedar Springs Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast every third Saturday of each month thru April. Come to the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church located on the corner of Main & Church Streets on Saturday April 21, from 7 am to 11 am, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Adults $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Children under 12 free. Proceeds to assist sight conservation. #15

Michigan Back Roads – A Road Trip Show

Apr. 21: Enjoy an entertaining program about a road trip to unique destination on the back roads of Michigan. The presentation is based on the books by Ron Rademacher.  Sat. April 21 at 2 pm at the Algoma Township Hall, 10531 Algoma Ave., Rockford. Presented by Algoma Township Historical Society. #15

Spaghetti Supper

Apr. 21: South Ensley United Methodist Church women’s group will host a Spaghetti Supper on Sat. April 21 from 5 to 7 pm. The church is located on the corner of 136^th St. and Cypress Ave.  #15

Craft Show in Coral

Apr. 21: Craft Show at Coral Community Center on April 21 starts at 9 am until 2 pm. Sub sandwich lunch will be for sale and there is a bake sale. Funds to benefit Coral Fire Department Auxiliary.  #15

Cow Plop Raffle and Family Fun Event

Apr. 21: The Cedar Springs Rotary Club presents the 2^nd Cow Plop Raffle and Family Fun Night on May 5^th starting at 2 pm at White Creek Lumber. Raffle Tickets for the Cow Plop drawing are on sale until April 21^st for $5 each and can be purchased at Independent Bank, ChoiceOne Bank, Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation, Weingartz, White Creek Lumber and Gebhardt Insurance. #15,16p

Events at HCNC

Apr. 22:  Earth Day Walk on Sun. April 22 from 8 am to 10 am. Enjoy a gorgeous walk/ excursion through the nature center’s scenic trails, in the beauty of the morning light – hosted by a Tour Guide with a wealth of knowledge on nature and all it has to offer. Light refreshments will be served! Donation: $4 adults, $3 seniors, or $15 family (four or more). FREE Volunteer Work – Earth Day from 10 am to 2 pm. Ages 5 – 99 – Please come help HCNC with our spring clean up this volunteer workday. We will spread mulch, clean our waterways, pick up winter debris, plant and paint. Lunch will be served (hotdogs, chips, cookies and drinks). Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com.  #15

Community Good Friday Service

Apr. 6: The Cedar Springs Ministerial Association would like to invite you to come together with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and worship our great God on Friday, April 6th at The Springs Church. The service will begin at 7 pm. Nursery will be provided for newborn – 3 years. Kids Church will be provided for 4 years to 4th grade. The Springs Church is located at 135 N. Grant St. Cedar Springs.  #14

Eggstravaganza

Apr. 7: Saturday, April 7, Eggstravaganza (Easter Egg Hunt+) from Noon to approximately 2 pm at Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Myers Lake Ave. NE. Easter Egg Hunt and crafts begin at Noon. Free lunch at 1 pm for all participants. Stay for a special Easter Story after lunch. Questions? Call 616-866-4298.  #13,14p

TOPS weight loss support group

April 10: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss sport group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you reach your weight loss goals! Exercise 8-8:30am (optional), weigh-ins from 8:30am–9am and the meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclemeent weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar Sporings schools are closed. Call Martha at 696-1039 for more information. #14

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University 

Apr. 11: Solon Center Wesleyan Church offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. FPU is a life-changing program on personal finance. It is designed to teach families how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by New York Times best-selling author Dave Ramsey.  Classes begin Wednesday, April 11th @ 6:00 PM.  The cost is $89 for the FPU kit and includes lifetime membership to FPU and their resources.  Please call the church office to register and order your kit at 616-696-3229.  The church is located at 15671 Algoma Ave. in Cedar Springs, just N. of 19 Mile Road. #14

Community Conversations on Education

Apr. 11: The Center of Michigan is holding 250 Community Conversations  throughout the state. Conversations are open to the public and focus on pre-K – 12 Education. The Center for Michigan specifically wants to hear from parents, students, educators and employers on what is and is not working within our Education system. Please consider attending! Tyrone Township Community Room, 28 E. Muskegon St., Kent City, on Wednesday April 11 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Hosted by Heart of West Michigan United Way. RSVP by calling 616-752-8617 or cmathis@hwmuw.org. #14

Antique Road Show Style Antique Appraisals

Apr. 14: Certified Appraiser Joan Bunn, owner of “Joan & Associates”, Rockford Michigan will be at the Sand Lake United Methodist Education Building, 45 Sixth St. Sand Lake on Saturday April 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a $10 donation for each verbal appraisal. There will also be a bake sale. #14,15p

Superheroes Away!

Apr. 14: You won’t want to miss this celebration of all things super! Come dressed as your favorite superhero and get ready to have fun listening to a story, playing games and making your own comic book. For all ages. Saturday, April 14 at 1:30 pm at the Sand Lake/ Nelson Township Library, 88 Eighth St. Sand Lake.  #14

Events at Howard Christensen Nature Center

Apr. 14&15: Green Fashion Show will be held Saturday April 14 from 1 – 4 pm. Enter your own recycled or refashioned design(s) to be views by the public, or come see what others have created. Learn about resale shopping and how to reuse some of your old clothes. Donation of $5 for audience members and $15 registration for designers. Sunday April 15 from 1 – 3 pm will be First Aid for Children. This program teaches children (ages 7-13) how to stay calm and how to act in an emergency situation. Participants will learn how to get help and what to do until help arrives. Basic first aid and rescue breathing skills and what to do in case of a fire will be introduced. Program fee is $6.50. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City. If interested simply email cperski@lilysfrogpad.com. #14

Red Hat Society

Apr. 16: Ladies, age 50 and older, are invited to join our Red Hast of Red Flannel Town group. We meet once a month and have lots of fun! Call Minnie Morey at 616-481-6194 to learn about the group and to join in on the fun. #14,15p

Cedar Springs Community Night

Apr. 19: Make plans now to attend the 26th annual Cedar Springs Community Night Thursday April 19th at the Cedar Springs High School from 6 to 8:30 pm. The event is designed to showcase the school, businesses and organizations in and around the area. Admission is free for the general public. For more information on how your organization can get involved email, cedar.springs.can@gamail.com, see facebook@Cedar Springs CAN, or call 616-696-7320. Printed form in The Post on March 15th.  #12,13,14p

Senior Lunch Starts Soon

Apr. 26: The hitch as been worked out of our get-a-long. Ma n’ Pa are pleased to host another season of Senior Lunch at the Pine Grove Senior Café starting April 26th. Ma’s studying the cookbooks and Pa’s tunin up that fine tenor voice It’s fixin to be  fine fettle of a season. #14

Fish Fry

Mar. 30: Fish Fry on Friday, march 30, 4:30 – 7:30 pm at Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church 10295 Myers Lake Ave. NE. Just north of 12 Mile Rd. All you can eat batter fried fish, fresh cut French fries, coleslaw, dessert, coffee & punch. Adults, 13 and up – $7.00, 6 to 12 – $4.00, 5 and under – free. Carry out available, call 616-866-4298. #12,13p

Dinner at the Legion

Apr. 2: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a roast beef dinner on Monday, April 2, 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. #13p

North Kent Toastmasters Club

Apr. 3, 17: Toastmaster members enhance valuable leadership & speaking skills through practice and encouragement. Members progress through the manual at their own pace. Guests are always welcome. The meeting is at 7 pm, 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. #13

Spring Break Drop-In Craft Time

Apr. 4: Drop in at the library on Wednesday April 4 at 6:30 pm for some creative fun with this self-directed activity. For all ages. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township Library, 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake. #13

Procrastinators Anonymous

Apr. ?: Please check back next week.

Roller Skating Party

Apr. 5: Please join us for a family friendly roller skating party! Each paid admission includes skate rental, or bring your own skates or roller blades. Strollers are welcome on the rink. Concessions will be available. Klackles Sports Pavilion, 11466 W. Carson City Rd. (14 Mile Rd. exit off 131) Greenville. Thursday April 5 from 2 – 4 pm. Cost is $5 per skater. Proceeds to benefit American Heritage Girls troop MI2010 for Project Linus supplies,  and scholarships for upcoming field trip.  #13

Eggstravaganza

Apr. 7: Saturday, April 7, Eggstravaganza (Easter Egg Hunt+) from Noon to approximately 2 pm at Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Myers Lake Ave. NE. Easter Egg Hunt and crafts begin at Noon. Free lunch at 1 pm for all participants. Stay for a special Easter Story after lunch. Questions? Call 616-866-4298.  #13,14p

Cedar Springs Community Night

Apr. 19: Make plans now to attend the 26^th annual Cedar Springs Community Night Thursday April 19^th at the Cedar Springs High School from 6 to 8:30 pm. The event is designed to showcase the school, businesses and organizations in and around the area. Admission is free for the general public. For more information on how your organization can get involved email, cedar.springs.can@gamail.com, see facebook@Cedar Springs CAN, or call 616-696-7320. Printed form in The Post on March 15^th.  #12,13,14p

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

TOPS weight loss support group

Mar. 27: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss sport group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you reach your weight loss goals! Exercise 8-8:30am (optional), weigh-ins from 8:30am–9am and the meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclemeent weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar Sporings schools are closed. Call Martha at 696-1039 for more information. #4

McTeacher’s Night

Mar. 27: McDonald’s in Cedar Springs is generously donating 15% of their total sales to CSHS Senior All Night Party 2012 to help students have a safe and fun environment on their graduation night. Tuesday, March 27 from 4 – 7 pm. You eat and the kids earn. #12

Cedar Springs 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

Solon Center Wesleyan Church offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Mar. 28: Financial Peace University is a life-changing program on personal finance. It is designed to teach families how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by New York Times best-selling author Dave Ramsey.  An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, March 28th @ 6:30 pm and classes will begin Wednesday, April 11th @ 6:00 pm.  The cost is $89 for the FPU kit and includes lifetime membership to FPU and their resources.  Please call the church office to register and order your kit at 616-696-3229.  The church is located at 15671 Algoma Ave. in Cedar Springs, just N. of 19 Mile Road. #12

Fish Fry

Mar. 30: Fish Fry on Friday, March 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church 10295 Myers Lake Avenue NE, Just north of 12 Mile Rd. All you can eat batter fried fish, fresh cut French fries, cole slaw, dessert, coffee & punch. Adults, 13 and up – $7.00; 6-12 – $4.00; 5 and under – free. Carry out available, call 616-866-4298. #12,13b

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

Explore the Mitten

Mar. 31: Sunsets. Lakes. Wildlife. Lighthouses. Sand Dunes. Snowflakes. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township Library, 88 Eighth St. Sand Lake, is where you can explore what makes the Great Lakes state great! This family program will offer a roomful of fun activity stations including windmill and lighthouse crafts, a scavenger hunt, a Michigan teams tabletop game and much more. Saturday, March 31 at 1:30 pm. For all ages. #12

Free Wild Game Dinner

Mar. 31: Free! Wild Game Dinner at Victory Baptist Church, 16415 Meddler Ave. Sand Lake, Saturday, March 31st, 6 – 9 pm. The speaker is an experienced well-traveled hunter who will be coming with his trophies. Bring a wild game dish to pass if possible. For free tickets (needed for door prizes) call 231-354-6560.  #12

Easter Egg Hunt

Mar. 31: Ages 2 -11. Celebrate the holiday by bringing your children to our Easter egg hunt and for a visit with the Easter Frog. This is a free event. To help ensure a safe and happy event, children will be separated into smaller groups (ages 2 to 3, 4 to 5 and 6 to 9 years). Baskets from home are welcome and we will also have bags available in the case of bad weather, please check the status of the event by calling 616-675-3158. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City.  #12

Cedar Springs Community Night

Apr. 19: Make plans now to attend the 26th annual Cedar Springs Community Night Thursday, April 19, at the Cedar Springs High School from 6 to 8:30 pm. The event is designed to showcase the school, businesses and organizations in and around the area. Admission is free for the general public. For more information on how your organization can get involved email, cedar.springs.can@gmail.com, see facebook@Cedar Springs CAN, or call 616-696-7320. Printed form in The Post on March 15th.  #12,13,14p