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16^th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 19: Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church is hosting its 16^th Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 19^th from 9 am to 3 pm. 35+ crafters, Grandma’s Attic, Bake Sale, Cookies by the Pound. Lunch served from 11 am to 2 pm. The Bazaar is free! Come enjoy! The church is located at 10295 Myers Lake Rd, Rockford (between 12 and 13 Mile Rd.) For more information call Dawna 616-866-0648. #45,46p

Silent & Live Auction

Nov. 19: Silent & Live Auction for Pine Ridge Bible Camp, Saturday, November 19^th.  Come experience the Gift of Love, at Cedar Springs High School. Registration starts at 5:30 pm, Auction begins at 6:30 pm.  We will have gourmet appetizers and desserts. This is an adult only event, no child care will be provided.  We currently have donations from Disney Theme Parks, Trek Bikes, The Shack, Guided Pheasant Hunt, Event Tickets, Homemade Items, Gift Baskets & much more. #46p

Dinner at the Legion

Nov. 21: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a Meatloaf dinner on Monday,  November 21st, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked beans, veggies, salad, roll, drink and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and enjoy home cooking. Take out is available. 616-696-9160.  #46

Michigan Blood Drive

Nov. 22: Michigan Blood Drive on November 22^nd at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm until 7 pm. The Cedar Springs Women’s Club will be furnishing homemade cookies as a special Thank You. Help make this a special way to pay it forward during the Thanksgiving week. The Blood Center thanks all the people that attempt to donate. #46

Sand Lake Tree Lighting & Carols

Nov. 27: There will be a Tree Lighting and carols in Sand Lake at Salisbury Park on Sunday, November 27^th at 5:30 pm. Meet at the tree on the southeast corner of the park. Special music from Resurrection Lutheran Church Preschoolers. #46,47p

Indoor Live Nativity

Dec. 2,3: Sand Lake United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall is transformed into the city of Bethlehem for an indoor live Nativity on Friday, December 2^nd from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, December 3^rd from 1 to 3 pm. See the baby in the manger and listen to the angels sing. Our free gift to you this Christmas. #46,47p

Holiday Home Tour

Dec. 3: The Friends of the Timothy C. Houenstein Reynolds Township Library will host a Holiday Home Tour on December 3^rd from 1 to 5 pm. Advanced tickets are $10 and $12 the day of the event. Tickets are available at the Library in Howard City. #46

16^th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 19: Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church is hosting its 16^th Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 19^th from 9 am to 3 pm. 35+ crafters, Grandma’s Attic, Bake Sale, Cookies by the Pound. Lunch served from 11 am to 2 pm. The Bazaar is free! Come enjoy! The church is located at 10295 Myers Lake Rd, Rockford (between 12 and 13 Mile Rd.) For more information call Dawna 616-866-0648. #45,46p