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Holland is home to top miller in the world

Holland resident Alisa Crawford passed her exams in Dutch and is the only miller in the world to hold all three of the miller certifications, according to the Guild of Millers and Artisan Grain Millers' Guild.

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Frank's Restaurant at 134 E. Main Ave. in downtown Zeeland, has been a community hub for 100 years.
Frank’s Restaurant celebrates 100 years of food, community, and tradition

For 100 years Frank's in downtown Zeeland has been more than a restaurant. It has been a gathering place and the heart of a community.

Holland Area Arts Council presents “The Art of Dr. Seuss” throughout May with the exhibition “25 Years Through the Wrong End of the Telescope,” a national touring exhibition.
May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Fest, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, art, music, fundraisers, more

A Prom with a Purpose, theater, history, horses, nature, Kentucky Derby parties, Memorial Day observances, and festivals — it’s all ahead of us this May.

HSO President and CEO Kay Walvoord
HSO concert is Kay Walvoord’s last as CEO of orchestra

Holland Symphony Orchestra will perform its final concert of this season on April 27. It’s also the last under the leadership of co-founder Kay Walvoord, who is stepping down after 36 years with the organization. 

Entering its second summer of construction, downtown Zeeland is working with customers and shop owners to make sure downtown shopping and dining is still "The Main Thing."
Supporting local businesses — even during construction — is the Main Thing in Zeeland

Zeeland is encouraging customers to make continuing to support their favorite downtown businesses during construction "The Main Thing" with an awareness campaign that highlights how to navigate construction and why it's important.

West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’

I AM Academy co-founder and West Ottawa High School Vice Principal Lindsay Cherry was one of 112 "Remarkable Women" finalists. The Holland resident was flown to Los Angeles for a two-day celebration and awards ceremony.

Herrick District Library will host a free plant and seed swap 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
Seed and plant swap Saturday at HDL North

Herrick District Library's seed and plant swap is this Saturday, April 20, at the North Branch. Anyone can come and take free plants and seeds, but bringing some to swap will gain them extra selections.

Loch Hame was the first home built in the Highland Park cottage neighborhood in Grand Haven.
The very first cottage at Highland Park worked with the park’s natural beauty

In her book, The Historic Cottages of Highland Park, Karen Lowe explores the history of this unique enclave along the shores of Lake Michigan. The interesting history of Highland Park starts at the very beginning with an oak tree that was incorporated into a home instead of being sacrificed to its building.

‘Around the World’ concert will feature diverse traditions and styles from across the globe

West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will take music enthusiasts on a journey across multiple continents with “WMS Around the World Part II” on April 19 and a Lunch ’n’ Learn on April 17. 

Harbor Lights Middle School students created a sound bath experience to help with relaxation and healing.
Shore Story: Teacher, students create sound baths for healing, relaxation

Carrie Ledet explains how she and her students immersed themselves in learning about sound baths, going through the instruments in the West Ottawa's Harbor Lights Middle School band room to create the most relaxing experience.  

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