Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part.  During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857.  That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society.  Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17.  On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out.  In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

Plenty more communities are planning Rel

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— The lineup is out for a summertime tradition.

Movies in the Park 2013 kicks off with “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax” on June 7. The schedule also includes “Hotel Transylvania” on July 12, “Winnie the Pooh” on July 26, “Madagascar 3” on August 9 and “Happy Feet 2” on August 23. 

In case of inclement weather, the movie will be canceled or rescheduled as circumstances allow.

All of the movie showings are free and will take place at John Collins Park, on the shores of Reeds Lake.  Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket, but leave the alcohol and grill at home.

(WZZM) - Afton Devos stopped by the Weekend Morning News to talk about an upcoming event benefiting Kids' Food Basket.

The non-profit group is hosting a family gala on Saturday, June 8th from 4:30 pm to 9 pm.  It will be held on the grounds of the Brookby Estate at Aquinas College.

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