Age Group
3-4 Years Old Winner:
Jaiden St. Amour, âge 3, of Sand Lake

Congratulations to 3-year-old Jaiden St. Amour, of Sand Lake,  7-year-old Autumn Passage, of Sand Lake, and 9-year-old Desirae Donley, of Rockford whose entries were chosen as finalists and ultimately the winning entries of our 2016 Easter Coloring Contest.

Three finalists were selected from each age group, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, and 8-10 years. Then our staff voted on which were they’re favorites from each group and that’s how we came up with our three winners.

Winners may pick up their Easter Baskets on Monday, March 28th at The Post, located at 36 E. Maple St., Cedar Springs, between 10 am and 5pm. Or call 616-696-3655 to make other arrangements.

Age Group
5-7 Years Old Winner:
Autumn Passage, age 7, of Sand Lake

Thank you to all that  entered our coloring contest.

Age Group
8-10 Years Old Winner:
Desirae Donley, age 9, of Rockford

North Kent Community Services is collecting items to make 500 Easter Baskets for children in northern Kent County. We would appreciate donations of the following new items by March 22:

• Candy or Fruit Snacks

• Easter Baskets and Grass

• Small Stuffed Animals ~ Beanie Baby size

• Bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk

• Jump Ropes and Balls

• Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers & Coloring Books

• Books, Stickers, Erasers

• Small Cars & Trucks ~ Small Dolls

• Any other suitable items for children ages 1 – 10

Please contact Sandy Waite, Executive Director, at 616.866.3478 ext. 100 or sandy.waite@nkcsc.com with any questions.

North Kent Community Services (formerly the North Kent Service Center) is collecting items in February and March to make 500 Easter Baskets for the children they serve in northern Kent County. They are in need of the following items by March 31:
•    Candy or Fruit Snacks
•    Easter Baskets and  Grass
•    Small Stuffed Animals ~ Beanie Baby size
•    Bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk
•    Jump Ropes and Balls
•    Markers, Colored Pencils and Coloring Books
•    Small Cars and Trucks ~ Matchbox/Hot Wheels size
•    Any other suitable Easter Basket items for children ages 1 – 10
NKCS is located at 10075 Northland Drive, just north of 12 Mile Road. They are open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (616) 866-3478 for more info.