Windmill Island Gardens traditionally closes the first weekend of October but, for the first time, the Holland park will reopen to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 24. Admission rates will be reduced to $5 for adults and free for kids 15 and younger.
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is giving a $40,000 grant to Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to support “LEADeres Lakeshore,” a leadership and professional development program for Latinx professionals and leaders in the Lakeshore area.
The Civil War has lessons for modern America and re-enactors will bring those lessons to life at the Van Raalte Farm this weekend, thanks, in part, to a Hope College-Andrew P. Mellon Foundation grant.
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area celebrated the strength of the nonprofit community during its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event.
Joe Matthews, Gentex Corp.’s inaugural diversity officer, has experienced many firsts in his life. He’s joining the Holland Museum on Sept. 16 for a conversation about corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at local companies.
Three local organizations are working together to bring international artist, Kelsey Montague, to the West Side to complete a public art project. The grassroots project, which is expected to be completed by October, provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to support the barrier-free, neighborhood-enhancing beautification plan.
The Holland Symphony Orchestra's first in-person, indoor concert in more than a year will be an intimate affair, affording patrons an up-close experience. Tickets are still available for the Sept. 10 show.
Kent District Library offers specific, catered services to best reach its aging patrons throughout the community. By utilizing the Talking Book & Braille Center, pop-up libraries and bookmobile visits to local retirement centers and assisted living centers, KDL aims to serve lifelong learners and readers.
After many visits Michigan Consul General for Mexico Fernando González Saiffe now has friends when he visits Holland. He sees a diverse and welcoming community.
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