Football!

There is another full week of events in Rockford as we countdown to the end of the month (and the beginning of school)

Speaking of school, the Rams kick off their season this week in a game vs. Lowell at the Ted.  Click the link to their website for all of the details.

Rockford Ace Hardware has their Butts and Briskets class tonight with the Grillin' Guys.

There is a free family concert in Garden Club Park on Thursday.

Bella Vista Church is holding a Son of Kaleidoscope concert on Saturday with multiple bands and lots of other fun things.  Click the link to their website for more information or visit Rockford Event Planning for more details.

There are also city and township meetings this week as well as farm markets in Belmont and here in Rockford.  Click the calendar below to get all of the details.

As always, if you have a local event you'd like for us to share please leave a comment here, leave a comment on our Facebook page or send us an email at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com

Blazing Into August

It's hard to believe there is only 1 month of summer vacation left.  Where has the time gone?  Oh we know...it's flown by because of all of the fun activities we've had going on in Rockford.

August is no exception.

The Rogue River Blues series continues through the month.  Rockford Night Out is coming up and Reds is continuing to run their Pedal Power promotion to raise money for the White Pine Trail.

The Rockford Area Arts Commission has also been pretty busy with Art Capsule and Taste of Rockford.  We're anxiously awaiting the announcement of winners.  We had a lovely piece featured in the restaurant.

Are you on a local intramural team, church league, head a scout troop or have another organization that has local activities?  If so, send us your schedule and we'll be sure to share.  Just leave a comment here or on our Facebook fan page.  Or send us an email at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com

Busy, Busy July

Fresh veggies at the Farm Market

There is lots going on this week. The Rogue River Blues take place tonight.


Also happening: Rockford Area Arts Commission Art Camp, Heart of Rockford Business Association and Rockford Michigan Chamber of Commerce's  Sidewalk Sales begin mid-week and of course America's favorite Farm Market happens on Saturday. 


Do you have an event you'd like for us to share? Send us an email at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com. Leave us a comment here on our Facebook page or leave a comment on the actual Calendar blog www.rockfordwhatupdog.blogspot.com. We'd be happy to help you spread the word.

Happy 4th!

We apologize for being a few days late getting the July Calendar on the blog.  The weekly calendar updates automatically, so you always have access to relevant information.

Lots of fun summer activities in July. The Rogue River Blues series continues along with with America's favorite farm market...The Rockford Farmer's Market!

We KNOW that there are sports leagues that have started their spring/summer schedule.  We'd love to share it with our fans.  SO...if you play on a league and would like for us to help you spread the word about your game schedule please send us an email at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com  OR  leave us a comment on this blog.  We'll help you share your news.

Big Bang

It is hard to believe that June is almost over.  Where did the time go?  I think we were all too busy having fun.

July is fast approaching and one thing that happens quite often around July 4th is FIREWORKS!  We just discovered this great website that lists firework displays in the State of Michigan.  Here's what we uncovered for Kent County.

Rogue River Blue Series continues the month of July on Tuesday nights AND America's Favorite Farm Market will be open on Saturday throughout the summer.  Check out this YouTube video from the June 12 performance.  The grass is green, the water looks cool and the music is smooooooth.

Don't forget:  If you have an event you'd like us to help promote, email us at calender@rockfordcornerbar.com  or leave a comment on this blog.

Singing the Blues

Start of Summer is over but don't be sad...the Rogue River Blues series kicks into high gear with performances on Tuesday nights at the Garden Park stage down by the river.

Tuesdays for Tots is over for the summer.  It will start again with the school year.  Also, don't forget Red's Pedal Power fundraiser for the White Pine Trail.

Please...if you have a community event you'd like for us to help you promote, leave us a comment or shoot us an email at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com

BTW, to celebrate the Blue series, we're offering a Chicago Dog and to get you in the mood...here's the Blues Brothers in the House of Blues singing "Sweet Home Chicago."  See you on Tuesdays!

Start of Summer

It's that time of year again...one of Rockford's most anticipated events:  Start of Summer.  Carnival rides are already going up down in the parking lot by the Rogue.  The Rockford Chamber of Commerce has put the events brochure online so if you want the particulars, here's a link:  Start of Summer 2012

Woo Hoo!

The June calendar is up and as usual...there is a LOT going on.  America's Favorite Farmer's Market will be open on Saturdays.  Start of Summer is coming up the end of this week.


Here's what we have scheduled for Start of Summer 2012:
Friday:
Corner Bar Beer Tent will be open until midnight and feature the rock band "The Outer Vibe" from 8 - midnight.


Saturday:
Corner Bar Beer Tent will be open until midnight and feature country band, "The Bronk Bros." from 7 - midnight.  


Don't forget Rockford Rotary's Big Daddy Duck Race.  We've been training our duck for weeks now.  We think all of the chili he's consumed will give him that extra "kick" to win this highly contested race to raise money for Rockford reading programs.  If you haven't purchased tickets yet...we have them.  Buy a $5 duck ticket and get free Corner Bar donuts!

Finally...just for fun:  The anthem that defines our lives this time of year:

Heading into Summer

The last week of May is relatively quite but that's okay...we all need to rest up for the explosion of activities coming in June.

We are slowly but surely finding information from various organizations about Rockford community events but we hope you'll do your part too.  If you are a local church, scout group, sports team, civic organization etc and you have an upcoming community event that you'd like us to help you share, please email us at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com or leave a note here in the comments.

Also if you haven't already, look in the left hand column and click "follow" under the Networked Blogs banner.  If you follow us before June 1, you'll automatically be entered into a drawing for a catered Corner Bar event for 30.  Just think, your summer party could have all the fun of a Corner Bar event and for FREE!

Mid May

School is winding down and summer is ramping up.  And as always, it's a busy busy week in Rockford.

The Chamber has several events on the calendar AND Odyssey of the Mind World Finals are this week in Ames Iowa. Here's a big shout out to the teams from Rockford who will be competing.  You make this city so proud!

Rockford Rotary meets on Tuesday.  We are looking forward to participating in their Big Daddy Duck Race during Start of Summer to raise money for literacy initiatives in the community.  We recommend "liking" their Big Daddy Duck Facebook fan page  Some of our competitors are over there talking smack but we know that ducks who train as Hot Dog Hall of Fame Champions are going to win this hotly contested race.

Speaking of "liking"...there are only two weeks left for you to enter our drawing for a catered Corner Bar event for 30.  It's so easy, just look over in the left hand column on this page and click the "follow" button under Networked Blogs.  You'll be automatically entered.

Have a great week everyone.  Don't forget...we'd love to put your community event on our calendar so please email us at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com or leave a comment on this blog.

Relay Week And Lots Of Golf Talk.

This is Relay for Life "week" with events commencing on Friday.  This fun and emotional event is a huge fundraiser.

Speaking of fundraisers Dogs for Dollars is on Monday at 5 pm and benefits Joints in Motion.

Red's on the River has their Pedal Power fundraiser for the White Pine Trail.  Check their website or Facebook page for more details.

Tuesday is naturally Tuesdays for Tots.  This is probably a good time to wish all of our moms a very happy Mother's Day.

Scroll down the page a bit to see our Google interactive calendar with all of the events listed.  If you have a Rockford community event you'd like to share please email us at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com or leave a comment on this blog.

We'd also like to congratulate the Rockford Chamber of Commerce on a very successful golf outing.  We are honored to be able to sponsor a hole.

One last thought since we're on the subject of golf.  The Corner Bar Open is coming up in June.  Last year we were able to raise $23,000 for the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan.  Visit our Facebook page for this event to find out all the great things we have planned including a live broadcast with Bill Simonson and the HUGE show and a raffle for a Kamado Joe grill valued at $1000 donated by our friends over at Rockford Ace Hardware.

Week of May 7th

Lots going on in town this week.  Dogs for Dollars, golf, Chamber events, fundraisers.  Scroll down and view the calendar for all of the details.  If you have a community event to share, leave a comment here or email us at calendar@rockfordcornerbar.com

Go Teams!

Come into the Corner Bar and buy a Ram mobile for a dollar!


Help sponsor Rockford teams competing for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.  We have 8 teams competing this year...a Rockford record!


OM Finals are going to be held in Ames, Iowa on May 23-26  Click here for the Odyssey of the Mind website.

May Day!

Well those April showers were meant to bring May flowers and events are blooming all over Rockford.

The May events calendar is up but if you have a community event that we've not included, please leave a comment here.

Tomorrow is Tuesdays for Tots at the Corner Bar, the Rotary Club meets at 10 am.

The Rockford Historical Society has an event on Thursday and Thursday is also the start of the Heart of Rockford's Spring is Blooming event.

Cinco de Mayo is on Saturday with local establishments offering specials AND the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding is holding an event Saturday as well.  Scroll down the page to the weekly and monthly calendar and click on an event for more information.

Last Day of April

Here's what's going on today in Rockford.  Don't forget if you have a community event to publicize, leave us a comment and we'll add it to the calendar.


Tonight at the Corner Bar, Curves Relay for Life is having a Dogs for Dollars fundraiser.


The Community Band practices at NRMS at 7 pm and...


Ride your bike to Reds on the River (you must arrive by Pedal Power) and 10% of your purchase price will be donated to Friends of the White Pine Trail.

April 26

On the Rockford community calendar today:

• Cannonsburg Wood Products Earth and Arbor Day event continues.
• RPS Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences
• Rockford Chamber's After Hours Social
• Rogue River Community Theater's premier performance of Ragweed Blues 

A Night of Theater

The Rogue River Community Theater is performing this week.  Go to the Rockford Area Arts Commission website for more details about The Ragweed Blues.

It's A DATE!

Welcome to the Rockford Corner Bar's community events calendar.

We realized that as we were taking note of local events for our own staffing needs, we were compiling a pretty comprehensive event calendar for the City of Rockford. We love this community so much we thought we would try to assemble a "one stop" online spot for publicizing community events.

As we work on this project, we'd like to be able to include every event in Rockford. We're looking for input from civic organizations, church organizations, sports teams, school groups, etc. But, to do this well, we need your help.

If your group has an upcoming event, leave us a comment on this blog or send us an email to fuzzyredrobe@yahoo.com (We've got our developer working on a special calendar email address but in the meantime, our friend Cindy is happy to coordinate your event information)

We guarantee there will be some growing pains with this project so please bear with us as we work out the kinks, dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" We hope that in about 6 months, this calendar will be self-perpetuating. We are encouraging local groups to send us their event information and we'll use our social media channels to help spread the word.

It's a win/win for everyone. Keeping a thorough and accurate calendar lets us know how many people are likely to be in town on any given day and you have the power of the Corner Bar's social media reach to help publicize your event.**

**We will use some discretion. We couldn't possibly include every home jewelry or Tupperware party but we are interested in activities that involve the whole community.