Joys of the Christmas Season

Our staff is always looking forward to the week before Christmas as our Assessor Betty Keebler prepares a wonderful breakfast for us with out of this world oatmeal pudding and quiche. Thanks, Betty!

 

Shop with the Sheriff 2015

The venue for shop with the Sheriff changed from Walmart to Meijer but over 50 kids from our communities were taken on a shopping trip by officers and deputies from the Kent County Sheriff's Department. The kids received vouchers to pay for their purchase, thanks to the generosity of local donors.

Kenowa Hills School liaison deputy Tim Erhardt and Alpine Township Community Policing Deputy Ryan Guernsey were two of the dozens of deputies who volunteered their time.

SIgns of Christmas

 








 The Alpine Firefighters Association arranged for Breakfast with Santa this morning.

ATBA Monthly Meeting

 

Members and guests of the Alpine Township Business Association (ATBA) enjoyed some special presentations at their membership meeting today.  The main topic was "Inbound Marketing" and the second was on GROW, a micro loan program for women.

 

Michigan Apples book launch this Sunday  Sharon (M) Kegerreis

Apple trees are blossoming in Michigan

I am excited to present my book talk in Alpine Township on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 2015 7 Mile Rd. NW. It is my first official book signing for my new book, Michigan Apples. Trees are blossoming and the Alpine Township region — coined the “Fruit Ridge” — is where 65 to 70 percent of all Michigan apples grow. Crazy, eh? Until you visit, it’s difficult to imagine miles of rolling apple orchards in a 20 mile by 8 mile radius, just north of Grand Rapids.

History buffs and apple and cider enthusiasts: join me this Sunday for insight into how apples first arrived in Michigan — long before Johnny Appleseed’s plantings in the Ohio Valley. Learn about Detroit’s 1700s orchards, the 1840 Log Cabin and Hard Cider campaign and other intriguing apple anecdotes.

 

By the way, there will be antique tractors on display as well!

Upcoming Events Presented by the Historical Committee