🌱 How did Rockford fare in Week 6’s toughest matchup?
Rockford, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Rockford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Rockford fare in Week 6’s toughest matchup?
Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grand Rapids-area Week 6 high school football scoreboard (mlive.com) — Rockford football fans saw their team fall 31–10 to undefeated East Kentwood in Week 6 OK Red action, ending hopes of a perfect season. The roundup also highlights other Grand Rapids-area results, including Coopersville’s shutout at LMCU Ballpark and several tight conference finishes. 
📸 Around Rockford
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
11:00 am -
Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Let Them Play →
Plainsong Farm, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
9:30 am -
Rockford Lions Can Returns →
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Let Them Play →
Plainsong Farm, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
4:30 pm -
Board Meeting →
North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford
5:00 pm -
Membership Meeting →
North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford
6:00 pm -
Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve →
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9:00 am -
Distillery Tour →
Eastern Kille Distillery, 7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast, Rockford
3:00 pm -
Fall Praise Service →
Rockford Campus, 6727 Kuttshill Dr NE, Rockford
5:30 pm -
Business Team Meeting →
Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC, 7979 Belding Rd NE, Rockford
3:00 pm -
Board Meeting (Public Welcome!) →
Rockford City Hall, 7 South Monroe Street Northeast, Rockford
5:30 pm -
Eastern Kille Spirit Tasting →
Eastern Kille Distillery, 7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast, Rockford
6:00 pm -
Flavors of Mexico Cooking Class →
Thought Design Learning Studio, 10 East Bridge St NE, Rockford
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Thursday October 8
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Tuesday October 13
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Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Alro Steel Corp posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Material Handler/Machine Operator - Plastics in Rockford. Apply here.
- Supercuts posted a job opening for Stylist-In Training in Cedar Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northview
- Leaving a legacy (nvroar.com)
- New faces, new places, new spaces! (nvroar.com)
- His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line' (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
Cedar Springs
- Cedar Springs doctor convicted for improper Adderall prescriptions (woodtv.com)
- With squash, spice and chorizo, culinary students offer a taste of chili (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
- Here are the playoff-point situations for Jackson-area teams (mlive.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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