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About the Event
“North Kent Connect Rocks the Park” is this year’s fundraiser to benefit North Kent Connect, the food pantry and resource center serving northern Kent County.
Enjoy a family-friendly event hosted by Sparta’s favorite funny man, Jeff “Spanky” Amlotte, and featuring hometown favorite band Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys for a full concert. Plus, you won’t want to miss the special performance by 12 of your favorite local pastors appearing as “The Calendar Clergy.”
Bring your lawn chairs. Food trucks and local restaurants will be on site for purchasing food and drinks.
Let’s get ready to rock the park for our neighbors in need!
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Rogers Park in Sparta
6 p.m. Program Begins (doors open at 5 p.m.)
Individual $20 tickets on sale now. Kids get in free. Credit Card accepted for pre-pay, both cash and credit accepted on the day of the event.
Please note there is no rain date, and tickets are non-refundable. The concert will be broadcast livestream as well for those who choose a virtual experience. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, contact Scott Christie at scott.christie@nkconnect.org, or (616) 866-3478, ext. 356.
About Us
North Kent Connect (NKC) is a Christian organization committed to improving the lives of all people in northern Kent County by providing access to resources and promoting economic independence.
We believe that every person has value. We go beyond basic needs, connecting people to resources so they can move forward and better their lives. As the only organization of its kind in northern Kent County, we are proud of the depth and breadth of services we offer, as well as our extensive network of partnerships with businesses, churches, civic groups, and other nonprofit organizations. When you visit NKC, you will be met with professionalism and follow-through. The 15-member team at NKC demonstrates every day that people always come first. We are passionate about our mission, united toward a common goal, and like to have some fun while we serve others!
Event Sponsors
Many thanks to our event sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors
The Calendar Clergy
You won't want to miss seeing 12 of your favorite local pastors get together to perform their version of "Calendar Girl" before Gunnar and The Grizzly Boys take the stage. 12-month calendars featuring "The Calendar Clergy" will be available in late September/early October.
If you've ever heard Neil Sedaka's, "Calendar Girl" ("I love, I love, I love, I love my calendar girl") you have an idea of what's to come! Emcee, Jeff "Spanky" Amlotte has tailored a version just for our wonderful pastors.
Be there (or purchase a ticket and watch from the comfort of your home) to make sure your pastor has the highest bid!
Performing Pastors:
January Laurie TenHave-Chapman, First Congregational Church of Rockford
February Tim Meendering, Rockford Reformed
March Dennis Moles, Bella Vista
April Bill Flavin, River Rock
May Ben Taylor, Sparta Baptist
June Tyler Hubbell, Sparta Church of the Nazarene
July Fr. Danny Orris, Our Lady of Consolation
August Fr. Tony Pelak, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September Inge Whittemore, East Nelson Church
October Michael Conklin, Mamrelund Lutheran
November Kim DeLong, Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist
December Karen Fitz La Barge, North Kent Presbyterian