Greenville Garden Club Plant Sale
Sept. 15: The Greenville Garden Club will host a plant sale (9 am – noon) and silent auction (12:15 – 12:45 pm) on Saturday Sept. 15th at the East Pavilion, Greenville Community Center, 900 E. Kent Rd., Greenville. There will be a wide variety of plants, shrubs, and garden items, many plants priced as low as $1. Master Gardners will be available during the sale to answer gardening questions. #37
Dinner at the Legion
Sept. 17: The American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a swiss steak dinner on Monday, Sept. 17, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, veggies, roll, dessert and drink. All dinners are $9, children 17 and under $4. Take out is available. #37p
Cub Scout Fall Sign-up
Sept. 18: Cub Scout Packs 3220 & 3222 of Cedar Springs are holding their fall sign up on Tue. Sept. 18 in the Beach Elementary gym at 7 pm. For more information contact Craig Pellerito, 616-696-2672 or Rebecca Dipiazza 616-255-3259. #37
Fat Free Losers 50/50
Sept. 18: Tues. and Thurs., 6 – 7 pm starting Sept. 18th – Nov. 15th, 10 week session. Price $55 for both nights for 10 weeks (20 times is only $2.75 per time). Wear appropriate seasonal outside and indoor wear. Geared for people 50 pounds overweight or over at least 50 years old or older. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent City. Pre-registration is NOT required, however registering is greatly appreciated. 616-675-3158. #37
Meat Loaf Dinner
Sept. 19: The East Nelson United Methodist Church will be serving meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, salad and homemade dessert from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wed. Sept. 19th. The cost of the meal is by donation. Come join us for a dilicious meal. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the church at 616-696-0661. #36,37p
Annual Fall Rummage Sale
Sept. 20,21: Our annual fall rummages sale at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 Northland Dr., Sand Lake is Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 20 & 21 from 9 am to 5 pm. Lots of new items. #37,38p
Luncheon For Retirees/Seniors
Sept. 20: Come join your fellow CS area residents for a great lunch on Thurs. Sept. 20th at 11:30 am for just $7 per person. We will hear from the current Red Flannel Queen and Court on their year in reign, and about the apple crop this year from a local produce marketing company. This will be an event you will not want to miss. Reservations are due to the Cedar Springs Area Parks and Recreation Department by Tuesday Sept. 18th at noon to 616-696-7320. #37
CSHS Classes of ‘79-82 Reunion
Sept. 22: Cedar Springs classes of 1979 – 1982 will celebrate their 30th Class Reunion at the Crazy Horse Saloon on Saturday Sept. 22 from 5 pm to ? For more information, cedarspringsclassof82.info. #36,37p
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Sept. 22: We have insect containers, nets and a bug-finding attitude! Then off we will go into the woods, prairies and more 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, prey, and catch and release a bug or two – at the end of the day we will recycle our bugs into fish food. This is a hands on day, come dressed to get dirty! Bring your lunch and backpack (K-6th). Sat. Sept. 22 from 10 am to 1 pm. Donation of $5. Scholarship available to those who cannot afford. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent City. Pre-registration is NOT required, however registering is greatly appreciated. 616-675-3158. #37
Curiosity Day with Curious George
Sept. 25: Are you curious about animals, drawing, cooking or stories! Math, science, art or engineering? Join your host, the Man with the Yellow Hat, as he guides you through games and activities to pique your curiosity. For ages 6 and under. Tues. Sept. 25, 10:30 am – Sand Lake/Nelson Township KDL branch, 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake. #37
Auditions for Christmas Musical
Oct. 1-2: The Cedar Springs Theatre Association is pleased to announce that its fourth annual Christmas production will be “Bah Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol.” Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 1 and 2 at the Kent Theatre, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Twenty-four roles are available for people between the ages of 10 and up and include such characters as Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghost Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and his family, the ghosts of Christmas Past and Present, as well as many townspeople and street urchins. Be prepared to read from script and sing. Performances will be Dec. 6 -9 at the Kent which is located in downtown Cedar Springs. If you have any questions, please call Terri at 696-0949 and leave message. #37
