A annual memorial event for the Empty Cradle program at Pella Regional Health Center will be held this weekend.

A ceremony will be held on Sunday, Oct 7 at 3 pm at the Scholte Church in Pella Historical Village, enter at corner of Franklin St. and East 2nd St. Empty Cradle supports and connects families who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Family and friends are invited to join the group for a time of remembering the babies. Moms With Hope is Pella Regional’s support for moms who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The goal of this group is to connect women with other women who have experienced a similar loss. The group meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the Comfort House meeting room.