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March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees
In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.
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Coopersville lands $17M water upgrade to drive growth, add 150 jobs
Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.
April things to do: Egg hunts, Earth Day events, spring break activities, concerts, and fundraisers
Art exhibits, musical shows, theater, and spring break activities are on tap for April. Easter and Earth Day events abound, as do movies, crafts, theater, concerts, and fundraisers.
West Michigan nonprofit turns dog biscuits into opportunities for adults with disabilities
Beer City Dog Biscuits turns dog treats into opportunity, building community for adults with disabilities while expanding into stores across Michigan.
44-year career earns mediator first West Michigan Peace Builder award
Kevin Bowling to receive West Michigan Peace Builder Award from Mediation Services at April 9 dinner honoring his 44-year career promoting mediation.
Hoogland family honors parents’ legacy of service to Zeeland
Siblings celebrate parents’ civic legacy while highlighting Zeeland’s enduring culture of connection, community investment, and leadership across generations and sectors.
Holland Rotarian takes AI expertise to global stage
Charles Elwood addressed Rotary International, sharing how artificial intelligence can strengthen service, amplify voices, and build community connections worldwide.
LAUP expands bilingual mental health access for Latino families
New initiative offers free culturally responsive counseling, health worker support, and barrier-free care for Spanish-speaking residents in Holland and Zeeland.
Muskegon’s Best Kept Secret: A hub for inclusive winter sports
The goal is to make Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park accessible in as many ways as possible to as many people as possible.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Partner Partner Content How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce
Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.
The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health
With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.
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