🌱 Rockford girls soccer just cracked Michigan’s top 10—see the full list
Rockford, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Rockford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rockford girls soccer just cracked Michigan’s top 10—see the full list
- See which Rockford reader just won a national Scout Life contest
Also on today's calendar: Michael McIntosh Solo and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 55 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• All four teams remain No. 1 in recent Michigan girls soccer rankings (thetimesherald.com) — Rockford’s girls soccer team is ranked No. 9 in Michigan’s Division 1 this week, keeping the Rams firmly in the statewide conversation. The latest coaches’ poll also shows which powerhouse programs top each division as the postseason approaches. 
• Read the Winning Essays From the Scout Life 2025 Reading Contest (scoutlife.org) — A Rockford 10-year-old earned first place in Scout Life’s national “Say Yes to Reading!” contest for her thoughtful essay on the book Baby Island. Her win is highlighted alongside other age-group champions from around the country, showcasing how local kids’ love of reading stacks up nationally.
📸 Around Rockford
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Upcoming Events in
Rockford
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★ Featured events ★
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Relay For Life of Rockford →
Garden Club Park, White Pine Trail State Park, Rockford
6:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Michael McIntosh Solo →
Bostwick Lake Inn, 8521 Belding Rd NE, Rockford
7:00 pm -
Stream Insect Study and Clean Up on Mena Creek
Mena Creek Access Point
9:30 am -
Gemini Moon live at Third Nature Brewing →
Third Nature Brewing Company, 7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford
5:00 pm -
Walking Club →
epilogue books, 10 E Bridge St NE, Rockford
10:00 am -
May 21, 2026: Lunch & Learn →
Thought Design, 10 E Bridge St NE, Rockford
12:00 pm -
Walking Club →
epilogue books, 10 E Bridge St NE, Rockford
10:00 am -
Daisy Mason Jar-11x14-St Julians Rockford →
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room, 4425 14 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
3:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Sunday May 31
📣 Rockford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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S.O.A.R. Schedule
Cedar SPrings High School Cedar Springs, MI 49319
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S.O.A.R. Schedule Wednesday
Cedar SPrings High School Cedar Springs, MI 49319
8:32 am -
Wacky Wednesday â Homeschool Creative Art Classes
Village of Sparta 201 E. Division Suite A, Sparta, MI, United States, Michigan 4
10:00 am -
Lowell Varsity Baseball @ Sparta →
Sparta Senior High School, 475 West Spartan Drive, Sparta
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing a peacock?
This beautiful bird has been hanging around for a few days. (Nextdoor Cannonsburg)
- Byrne posted a job opening for Rockford - Production Team Member in Rockford. Apply here.
- J&H Family Stores - Exit 76 Corporation posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northview
- Man targeted by armed co-worker inside Meijer distribution center, say police (fox17online.com)
Cedar Springs
- Key dates, locations for MHSAA spring sports postseason tournaments (thetimesherald.com)
Comstock Park
- Trojans split with Vikings on the diamond in Monday baseball action (localsportsjournal.com)
Ok Rockford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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