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

ADA, Mich.-- Rain or shine, the community is invited to visit Bronson Street in downtown Ada this Saturday for the Spring Arts Festival.

This year's Festival will be located behind Ada Township Hall, between Ada Drive and the covered bridge.  The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , and will feature more than 50 boths containing creations from about 60 artists, performing musicians and arts groups.  Throughout the Spring Arts Festival, visitors may enjoy children’s activities, a variety of food selections and live entertainment.

For more information, visit http://www.adaarts.org/ .

Cascade Township is planning a Memorial Day Program, sponsored by the Veterans of Cascade, on Monday, May 27th.

They invite you to please join them at 10:00am at the Cascade Library located at 2870 Jacksmith Dr. to honor all Veterans of all wars and conflicts.