🌱 See where Rockford ranks in this week’s statewide football poll

Good day Rockford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See where Rockford ranks in this week's statewide football poll

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan Sports Writers football polls for Sept. 30 (michigansthumb.com) — Rockford's football team has cracked the statewide Michigan Sports Writers poll, landing 10th in its division with a 3–2 record. The rankings, which cover all 8- and 11-player divisions, show where Rockford stacks up against powerhouse programs across Michigan this week.
   

📸 Around Rockford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockford

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• 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

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Ecosteward Workday at Memorial Park →
  Extremis, 239 Northland Drive Northeast, Rockford
  9:00 am
• Apple & Spice: Appelflappen 2026 →
  Eastern Kille Distillery, 7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast, Rockford
  12:00 pm
• Distillery Tour →
  Eastern Kille Distillery, 7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast, Rockford
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Let Them Play →
  Plainsong Farm, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
  9:30 am
Tuesday October 6
• Rockford Lions Can Returns →
  Rockford MI
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Let Them Play →
  Plainsong Farm, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• 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
Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve →
  Rockford MI
  9:00 am
• Distillery Tour →
  Eastern Kille Distillery, 7755 Childsdale Avenue Northeast, Rockford
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Fall Praise Service →
  Rockford Campus, 6727 Kuttshill Dr NE, Rockford
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Business Team Meeting →
  Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC, 7979 Belding Rd NE, Rockford
  3:00 pm

📣 Rockford Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - 2nd Shift Part Time in Rockford. Apply here.
• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Springs

• VanderHyde Ford helps City Impact with a 'Fill the Truck' food drive (fox17online.com)
• VanTuyl helps serve up a Montague volleyball victory over Orchard View in three sets (localsportsjournal.com)
• MCC announces scholarship awards at annual MCCF Scholarship Celebration Dinner (thedailynews.cc)

Comstock Park

• Comstock Park voters to decide Nov. 3 on non-homestead millage (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
• This Italian Restaurant In Michigan Keeps Things Simple, Serves Generous Portions, And Keeps Locals Coming Back (takingthekids.com)

Grand Rapids

• Mike Utley visits Mary Free Bed after Detroit Lions appearance (woodtv.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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