COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.—Michigan State Police are looking for help in stuffing a blue goose.

Blue goose is really what they call a State Police patrol vehicle.  On Sunday, Dec. 15, troopers from the Rockford post will be stationed outside Wal-Mart stores in Comstock Park and Grand Haven, stuffing donations into their patrol vehicles for families in need.

New toys, clothing and non-perishable food items are needed.  All the donations will be turned over to the Salvation Army to be distributed to families in Kent and Ottawa counties.

The donation drive runs from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday.

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich.-- Residents are asked to have their bagged leaves curbside by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26 for pick-up.

This service is available only in platted residential areas.  Bags are available at the Alpine Township Office located at 5255 Alpine Avenue NW during office hours. Bags are $1.00 each or 11 for $10.00. Tags for bundled twigs are also available; the twigs should be no longer than 48” and 20” in diameter, weighing no more than 65 pounds.

For more information, call (616) 784-1262 or visit www.alpinetwp.org.

ROCKFORD, Mich.— Organizers are hoping for a bidding frenzy Saturday as the Rockford Area Historical Society holds a silent auction to help pay for the new Rockford Area Museum.

Bidding in the silent auction will begin at 10 a.m. at Rockford City Hall.  A live auction will kick off at 1 p.m. under a tent in the City Hall parking lot.  The entire event is expected to wrap up by 3 p.m.