Actors del Arte Ensemble of Rockford will present “Jekyl & Hyde,” a comedy, on May 2, at the Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main in Cedar Springs.

This a laugh-filled presentation, with a new twist, on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale. The show is geared more for adults, especially the humor.

The show will be Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets sold at the door. Adults are  $10, students $4.Call 874-5264 for more info.

Each evening, bird lover Tom stood in his backyard, near some woods, hooting like an owl. One night, an owl called back to him. For a year, the man and his feathered friend hooted back and forth. He even kept a log of the “conversation.” He just knew he was on the verge of a breakthrough in interspecies communication, when he caught the flu and had to be in bed for several days.

After 3 days of being in bed, Tom’s neighbor, Bob, came over to cheer him up. Tom was feeling a little stronger, so they went outside and sat on Tom’s deck.

“I’ve really missed being out here with the owls,” said Tom. “It’s been 3 days since I’ve been able to talk to them.”

“I know what you mean,” said Bob. “There’s one owl that visits the woods behind our house almost every night. I never see him, but he loves to talk. I think he even answers me.”

“Really?” asked Tom. “It must be the same one that talks to me.”

“Could be,” said Bob. “The only problem is, it stopped answering me 3 days ago.”

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Church Rummage Sale

Apr. 18-19: Resurrection Lutheran Church at 180 Northland Dr., Sand Lake is having a rummage sale on Thursday and Friday, April 18 & 19 from 9 am to 5 pm. Furniture, clothing, toys and more. #15,16p

Artist’s Reception

Apr. 20: Please join us from 4 – 7 pm on Saturday, April 20th at a reception honoring Alice Norton Powell and her 86 years of creativity and spirit. Come visit with Alice and enjoy this special evening exhibiting many of her works of art. This free event will take place at ‘The Studio’ located at 90 N. Main St. in Cedar Springs. #15,16p

Craft and Vendor Expo

Apr. 20: Hope Community Church, 7000 Myers Lake, Rockford is hosting a Craft and Vendor Expo on Saturday March 20th from 9 am to 3 pm. Many vendors and crafters with products, hand made crafts and jewelry. Free petting zoo, and bake sale. #15,16p

Shipshewana Indiana Bus Trip 

Apr. 20: Your tour includes: a thresher meal at an actual Amish home, a large brown bag filled with at least 5 local and authentic items from the local area vendors, and a chance to visit local shops. Fully escorted with a knowledgeable tour guide that will fill you in on the history and customs of the Amish. Transportation via Deluxe Motor Coach. Cost is $125 per person and can be paid online at https://client.pointandpay.net/web/CedarSpringsAreaParksandRecreationMI for a small handling fee or in person or via the mail to the Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation office, 204 E. Muskegon, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. More information is available by calling Monday – Wednesday from 8:30 am to 3 pm at 616-696-7320. Deadline is April 20th. #15,16p

Celebrate Earth Day with HCNC

Apr. 21: Come celebrate Earth Day at Howard Christensen Nature Center on Sunday, April 21 9am-12pm, donation $3.00 per person. Event will feature exhibits, displays and activities aimed at educating Kent County about protecting our environment. Bring the whole family and join in the activities: water activities, planting of seedlings/flowers and a walk through our Organic Garden, showing the straw bale usage, and what is planted. HCNC is located at 16190 Red Pine Dr. NW, Kent City, (616) 675-3158. #16

Garden Fun Storytime

Apr. 24: Celebrate the excitement of spring with garden-themed stories, crafts and activities! For ages 6 and younger.  Wednesday, April 24, 10:00am at Tyrone Township Branch, 43 S. Main St., Kent City. #16

Pine Grove Senior Lunch 

Apr. 24: Cock yer head and take a listen, there’s something happenin in the kitchen. Hark! I hear what we’ve been missin, it’s Senior Lunch 2013 shinny new and glistenin. Some old faithful and some brand new – say what, are we referring to you? The menu varies each time anew, some meatloaf or casserole or maybe a stew or two. The time and place have not changed for ease on your calendar to be arranged. For those at least age 60 this invite is complete. You know where it is we’ve saved you a seat. At 12 noon, April 24th at M-82 and Beech, our doors are wide open – please come forth to Pine Grove Community Church. #16

FREE All Weather Alert Radios - Metron Cares

Apr. 24: FREE All Weather Alert Radios available at Metron of Cedar Springs courtesy of the Homeland Security Coalition. Qualifications: Member of Kent County Adult Community, Utilizes an Aid – hearing or vision (for example hearing aid or glasses), One per household. Wednesday, April 24, LIMITED TIME OFFER, 2-4pm, while supplies last.  Location: Metron of Cedar Springs, 400 Jeffrey, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Any Questions Call:  Billie Vanderlaan, Community Relations Coordinator, 616-204-2615. #16

Mini-Garden – Preschoolers

Apr. 24: Introduce your little one to the wonders of nature at Howard Christensen Nature Center on Wednesday, April 24 12:30-2:30pm, donation $5.00 per child, parents free. Preschoolers will be transplanting already-thriving seedlings into pots filled with potting soil. Children will take home their accomplishments. HCNC is located at 16190 Red Pine Dr. NW, Kent City, (616) 675-3158. #16

Free meal at OLC Family Center

Apr. 25: God’s Kitchen North welcomes Northern Kent County families to join us the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month for an evening meal. No charge – No registration required. Served from 6-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Family Center, 4865 11 Mile Rd. NE in Rockford. #16

Arbor Day at HCNC

Apr. 27: Join Howard Christensen Nature Center this Arbor Day, Saturday, April 27 as we plant 100 new trees at HCNC. Volunteer Day – FREE. HCNC is located at 16190 Red Pine Dr. NW, Kent City, (616) 675-3158. #16

Linda Oosdyke and Brian Thomas in “Sherlock Holmes,” showing April 25-27 at The Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs.

Rogue River Community Theatre Company presents the comedy “Sherlock Holmes and The Last Great Gumshoe,” April 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m., and April 27, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Kent Theatre, 8 N Main St., in Cedar Springs.

You can purchase tickets at the door. Adults are $10, student $4, and seniors $8.

For all you Sherlock Holmes fans, come on out and see how your favorite detective solves a crime that has all of London in an uproar. Set in the 1920’s, it features great costumes, a fun set, and lots of laughs. At each performance, prizes will be given to the audience and members who can guess a clue given during the play. Fun for the whole family!

An old fellow came into the hospital truly on death’s door due to an infected gallbladder. The surgeon who removed the gallbladder was adamant that his patients get up and walk in the hall the day after surgery, to help prevent blood clots forming in the leg veins. The nurses walked the patient in the hall as ordered, and after the third day the nurse told how he complained bitterly each time they did. The surgeon told them to keep walking him.

After a week, the patient was ready to go. His family came to pick him up and thanked the surgeon profusely for what he had done for their father. The surgeon was pleased and appreciated the thanks, but told them that it was really a simple operation and they had been lucky to get him in time.

“But doctor, you don’t understand,” they said, “Dad hasn’t walked in over a year!”

AA Meetings at Rebo’s House 

Rebo’s House, 10 N. First St., Cedar Springs is open on Sunday, 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Monday, noon, 7 pm Big Book, 8:15pm, Tuesday, noon, 5:30 women’s, 7 pm men’s & women’s. Wednesday, noon, 7 pm 12X12, 8:15 pm. Thursday, noon, 7 pm, Alanon 7 pm. Friday, noon, 7 pm and Saturday, 8:30 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. #15

Cedar Springs Women’s Club “Centennial” Project

Apr. 11: Cedar  Springs Women’s Club is celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2012-2013. One Club project to help raise funds for community support activities is the sale of a cookbook titled, Cedar Springs Women’s Club Celebrating 100 Years. Copies are now on sale for $10 at the Cedar Springs Library 616-696-1910, or from any club member. Sue Harrison 616-696-0456. #15

Dinner at the Legion

Apr. 15: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a swiss steak dinner on Monday, April 15th, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, baked beans, veggies, salad, dessert and drinks. All dinners are $9, children $4.50. Enjoy home cooking, take out is available. 616-696-9160. #15p

Ladies Night Out

Apr. 16: Join us for a Ladies night out on Friday, April 19, 6:30 pm at Ensley Baptist Church, 7077 120th St. , Sand Lake, (near the corner of 120th & Cypress). Goodwill Fashion Show, Speaker, Refreshments and Accessories Swap Meet –bring a maximum of 3 accessories, in good condition, to exchange from your closet. Leftovers will be donated to Goodwill. Please call with questions or rsvp to 616-636-5581 by April 16. #15

Hug a Bug – Preschoolers

Apr. 17: Let’s get BUGGY! Insect containers, nets and a bug finding attitude will be at HCNC! To the woods, prairies and more to see what 6-legged creatures live here at HCNC. This is a hands on day, come dressed to get dirty, dress appropriately. Wednesday, April 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Donation $5 per person – Parents Free. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #15

Cedar Springs Community Night

Apr. 18: Make plans now to attend the 27th annual Cedar Springs Community Night Thursday April 18^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@gmail.com, see facebook@Cedar Springs CAN, or call 616-696-7320. Printed form in The Post on March 14^th. #13-15

Dinner Benefits Montcalm Heritage Village

Apr. 18: An all-you-can-eat lasagna dinner to benefit Montcalm Heritage Village is April 18 from  5 to 7 pm at the Lester J. Sitts VFW Post in Sheridan. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12 and children 4 and younger eat for free. A bake sale will be available as well as a prize drawing every 15 minutes. Tickets are available at the door. #15

Church Rummage Sale

Apr. 18-19: Resurrection Lutheran Church at 180 Northland Dr., Sand Lake is having a rummage sale on Thursday and Friday, April 18 & 19 from 9 am to 5 pm. Furniture, clothing, toys and more. #15,16p

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

Apr. 20: The Cedar Springs Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast every third Saturday of the  month January thru April. Come to the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church located on the corner of Main & Church Streets on Saturday April 20th from 7 am to 11 am, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Buy your tickets now from a Lions Club member and get $1 off. Contact Art Probst, 616-696-9340 or Seth Baker-Donnan, 616-696-9370 for ticket information. Proceeds to assist sight conservation. #15

10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Apr. 20: North Kent Community Church is celebrating 10 years of ministry. We are hosting a Celebration Service on Saturday, March 20^th at 6 pm at the church, 1480 Indian Lakes Rd., Sparta. Join with the many family and friends of North Kent Community Church as we give Glory to God and Celebrate this amazing milestone in the life of the church. Please RSVP 616-550-6398. #15

Artist’s Reception

Apr. 20: Please join us from 4 – 7 pm on Saturday, April 20^th at a reception honoring Alice Norton Powell and her 86 years of creativity and spirit. Come visit with Alice and enjoy this special evening exhibiting many of her works of art. This free event will take place at ‘The Studio’ located at 90 N. Main St. in Cedar Springs. #15,16p

Craft and Vendor Expo

Apr. 20: Hope Community Church, 7000 Myers Lake, Rockford is hosting a Craft and Vendor Expo on Saturday, April 20^th from 9 am to 3 pm. Many vendors and crafters with products, hand make crafts and jewelry. Free petting zoo, and bake sale. #15,16p

Yoga + Breath + Visualization = Contentment

Apr. 20: Use body, breath, and mind to take charge of your contentment. Led by Michele Fife of Seva Yoga and WOTV 4 Women, this workshop will assist you in moving through life’s ups and downs with grace and courage. Saturday, April 20, 1:30 pm, Sand Lake/ Nelson Township KDL branch, 88 Eighth St. #15

Shipshewana Indiana Bus Trip 

Apr. 20: Your tour includes: a thresher meal at an actual Amish home, a large brown bag filled with at least 5 local and authentic items from the local area vendors, and a chance to visit local shops. Fully escorted with a knowledgable tour guide that will fill you in on the history and customs of the Amish. Transportation via Deluxe Motor Coach. Cost is $125 per person and can be pain online at https://client.pointandpay.net/web/CedarSpringsAreaParksandRecreationMI for a small handling fee or in person or via the mail to the Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation office, 204 E. Muskegon, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. More information is available by calling Monday – Wednesday from 8:30 am to 3 pm at 616-696-7320. Deadline is April 20^th. #15,16p

Roast Beef Dinner

April 21: 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 21^st from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Adults $9, children $4.50. 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

State Rep. Rob VerHeulen, R-Walker, is  holding office hours in April to give local residents a convenient opportunity to meet with him in person.

No appointment is necessary to talk with Rep. VerHeulen during this time. All are welcome to hear a legislative update and discuss topics of interest or concern.

Upcoming office hours are as follows:

Saturday, April 6

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Rainbow Grill, 4158 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville

Saturday, April 13

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Maxine’s Family Restaurant, 370 N. State St., Sparta

Saturday, April 20

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Herman’s Boy, 220 Old Northland Dr., Rockford

Residents who are unable to attend can contact VerHeulen’s office at (517) 373-8900 or email RobVerHeulen@house.mi.gov.

One Sunday, sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 mph.

He thinks to himself, “This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!”

So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over.

Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies—two in the front seat and three in the back—wide-eyed and white as ghosts.

The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! I always go exactly the speed limit. What seems to be the problem?”

“Ma’am,” the officer replies, “you weren’t speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers.”

“Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly! Twenty-two miles an hour!” the old woman says a bit proudly.

The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that “22″ was the route number, not the speed limit.

A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.

“But before I let you go, Ma’am, I have to ask . . . Is everyone in this car OK? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven’t muttered a single word this whole time,” the officer asks with concern.

“Oh, they’ll be all right in a minute officer,” said the woman. “We just got off Route 119.”

Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to happenings@cedarspringspost.com please include name and phone number for any questions we may have.

Cedar Springs Garden Club

Apr. 9: The Cedar Springs Garden Club will be meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 7 am at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant St. Please use the parking lot entrance. We will be sharing Springs gardening tips. #14

Sensory Expedition Preschoolers

Apr. 10: Children will discover hands-on how animals use their senses to survive out in the wild of HCNC. We will go exploring for wild animals; their tracks, smells, habitats, sounds and how they get around/ see things. Children will pick their favorite animal and get a chance to act out the animal as if they were them! Wednesday, April 10^th from 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Donation $5 per child, parents free. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #14

Appalachian Trail Workshop

Apr. 13: Join speaker Tim Van Nest for a beautiful showing of a trip to the Appalachian Trails; listen to the trials and tribulations as he and his wife Nancy climbed this awesome breath-taking journey. See firsthand pictures with a story behind them. Saturday, April 13, 10 am – 12 pm. Donation $5 per person. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #14

Garden Fun Story Time

Apr. 13: Celebrate the excitement of spring with garden-themed stories, crafts and activities! For ages 6 and younger. Saturday, April 13 at 1:30 pm. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township, 88 Eighth St., 616-636-4251. #14

“Antique Roadshow” Style Antiques Appraisals

Apr. 13: Joan Bunn, a certified appraiser and owner of “Joan & Associates” of Rockford will be at the Sand Lake United Methodist Education Building on Saturday, April 13 from 9 am to 4 pm to appraise your antiques. $10 donation for each item verbally appraised. Antique and Vintage sale, Bake Sale and Light Lunch available. Come and spend the day! #14

West Michigan Mom’s Sale

Apr. 13: The West Michigan Mom’s Sale will be held on Saturday, April 13 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids from 9 am to 3 pm. Admission is free. #14

Cedar Springs Community Night

Apr. 18: Make plans now to attend the 27th annual Cedar Springs Community Night Thursday April 18^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@gmail.com, see facebook@Cedar Springs CAN, or call 616-696-7320. Printed form in The Post on March 14^th. #13-15

The Cedar Springs Fire Department is having a spaghetti dinner at Big Boy on Wednesday, April 10, to raise money to help restore its antique Model A fire engine. The 1929 engine is used for special events such as parades and community events, usually with the Keystone Kops at the helm.

Dinner tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for children, and are available at Big Boy or from any Cedar Springs Firefighter. You can also call the station at 696-1221 and leave a message.