Byron Township Recreation

10/09/2026

🩸 ADDITIONAL BLOOD DRIVE – OCTOBER 14 🩸

🏈 Rush in to donate and support the Abbott Big Ten® We Give Blood Challenge!

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, from 11:30 AM–4:00 PM to help save lives right here in Michigan!

Every donation makes a difference. Donated blood helps patients facing surgeries, emergencies, cancer treatments, and other medical needs.

👕 FREE BIG TEN® T-SHIRT!
Donate or attempt to donate at this drive and receive a free, Homefield-designed Big Ten® T-shirt while supplies last!

🏆 Choose your favorite Big Ten school when redeeming your shirt to help add to its donor tally as schools compete for a share of the challenge, including the chance to win $1 million!

📱 Text GIVEBLOOD to 222688 to redeem your shirt.

❤️ Let's come together as a community and make an impact!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM–4:00 PM

🔗 Sign up to donate: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11649770

Give Blood. Give Life. 🩸🏈

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

10/09/2026

Mystery Trip 2026 ended up in Empire/Glen Arbor. Grocer's daughter Chocolate, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cherry Republic.

10/07/2026

Reminder Cones with a Cop on Monday. Special guest MSP Aviation!!!

09/30/2026

🥎🚨 Adult Softball Leagues | Wednesday, September 30🚨🥎

Due to the rainy weather and poor field conditions, we have made the decision to cancel all outdoor softball leagues scheduled for tonight.

09/30/2026

For those who missed the public forum on Monday, here is more information regarding the proposed Parks and Recreation millage.

Check out this Presentation designed by Crystal Laska.

09/29/2026

Still spots available!!!

2nd Annual Chili cook off!
Do you think your chili is the best? Well here’s your chance to put it to the test 🌶️

Join members of the Kent County Sheriff's Office and Byron Center Recreation for a night of "Touch a Truck" (police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, and more), plus games, crafts, & chili.

Free event for all ages (except for chili cook off)
$20 entry fee for each team
$5 sampling chili (day of the event)

To sign your team up for the cook off call or stop by the community center 616.878.1998

09/24/2026

Craft Time on the Road -Flower Picking. It was a beautiful morning and it was so relaxing/enjoyable for everyone.

09/23/2026

Public Forum this coming Monday, September 28th at 4:30pm at the Township offices located at 8085 Byron Center St. Discussing Parks and Recreation proposal on the upcoming ballot.

09/17/2026

Sign up your 11+ child for the upcoming Babysitting class, Friday Night, November 6th. Call 616-878-1998 or stop in to reserve their spot.

09/16/2026

🩸 Byron Center Community Blood Drive
📅 Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 | 12:00PM - 5:30PM

🏈 RUSH IN TO DONATE & SUPPORT THE ABBOTT BIG TEN® WE GIVE BLOOD CHALLENGE! 🏈
Your blood donation can make a life-saving difference for a patient right here in Michigan — and you can help show your Big Ten pride while doing it! ❤️

🩸 Every donation counts toward the Abbott Big Ten® We Give Blood Challenge!
The need for blood is constant, and blood on the shelves TODAY saves lives TOMORROW. Your generosity helps ensure local hospitals have the blood products they need for patients, surgeries, emergencies, and cancer treatments.

🙌 Byron Center, let's come together and make an impact!
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow Big Ten fans and RUSH IN TO DONATE! 🏈🩸

👕 DONOR PROMOTION:
Donate blood and receive a FREE Big Ten® T-shirt! 🎉

🔗 Sign up to donate: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11625427