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. 

KENTWOOD, Mich.—A furniture retailer  has opened a second store in My Town Kentwood.

The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce recently helped owners of “One of a Find Furniture” cut the ribbon on their new facility, located at 4060 29th St. SE.  One of a Find Furniture features furniture and accents from around the world; its first store is based in Saginaw.

Last week, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings for four other businesses, including: 91.3 WCSG/88.3 & 89.9 WaYfm at 1159 East Beltine Avenue NE in My Town Ada/Cascade; “Bin There Dump That,” located at 4500 West River Dr. NE in My Town Comstock Park; and Genius Phone Repair and Zounds Hearing of West Michigan, at 2700 Kraft SE in My Town Ada Cascade.