Here is the latest version of The Bridge Newsletter. Paper copies are available in City Hall.
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2020 Volunteer of the Year, Laura Franklin
Each year, the City of Rockford asks it’s residents, businesses and members of the community to nominate a person or group that has evidenced dedication, support and volunteerism in our shared community. People submitting nominations are asked to submit a Nomination Form explaining why they believe their nominee is deserving of the award.
This year, the City Council selected Laura Franklin as the 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Ms. Franklin is being honored for her extensive volunteerism in our Community, including her service on the Rockford Education Foundation, her role as President of the Rockford Greenfield Chamber of Commerce, and her service on the 1,000 Hearts Steering Committee supporting the Crow River Serve Day. Ms. Franklin also supports the Rockford Area Girl Scouts.
Congratulations, Ms. Franklin, and thank you for your hard work in our community.
Kettenacker Park Closed June 1st, 2021
The basketball court at Kettenacker Park is set to be repaved on June 1st 2021 (weather permitting). The park will be closed that day for this maintenance. Thanks for your patience while we preform this necessary maintenance item!
Movie in the Park – Friday June 4th, 2021 After Dusk (Around 9:20)
The City of Rockford Presents:
The CROODS A NEW AGE
Move in the Park – Friday June 4th After Dusk (Around 9:20)
Riverside Park, 8220 Elm Street, Rockford
Bring a chair/blanket, bug spray and enjoy the movie!!!
*Cancellation or backup location information will be posted on the City of Rockford’s Facebook page.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING:
Movie screen and personnel provided by: Wright/Sherburne Cable Commission
Screen set up by: Rockford Ambassadors Program
Popcorn Provided by: Modrow Insurance Agency
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City-Wide Garage Sale!
Each year, residents take part in the City-Wide Garage Sale in the second week of June (June 10 – 12, 2021). If you are planning to take part in this annual event, please e-mail your address to cityhall@cityofrockford.org and we can add your address to the list. While this is not a City-run event, we will publish a map with all of the addresses for those people holding garage sales that weekend.
The Rockford Memorial Day Service will take place at 10 a.m., May 31st, 2021st at Elmwood Cemetery, Rockford, Minnesota. The National Guard will post and display colors and conduct the Rifle Salute, with Pastor Arron Fuller providing the invocation and serving as speaker. The readings will be done by Lion / Councilman Rick Martinson, and Jim Winkleman will read the names of our deceased Veterans. The Rockford High School Band will perform the musical selections and Taps and Echo.
Starting May 21st through Memorial Day, memorial plaques will placed at Elmwood Cemetery to remember Rockford area residents who served our country defending our freedom. The Rockford Area Historical Society has also printed plaques of Rockford pioneers who were instrumental in the history of our community. There will be over 40 informational plaques on display that share and celebrate the history of some of the founding pioneers and honored military personnel that helped establish and protect the community we all now enjoy.
