Broadway performer Capathia Jenkins brings her salute to the Queen of Soul for one night on Sept. 29.

September things to do: Art shows and music, bridge walks and festivals, day trips and comedy

Don’t miss the art, music, classes, shopping, library events, and cultural celebrations on the September calendar along the Lakeshore.

Attendees had an opportunity to see a helicopter up close. (Boileau & Co)
PHOTOS: National Aviation Day soars at West Michigan Regional Airport

West Michigan Regional Airport celebrates National Aviation Day in partnership with Wings of Mercy.  

Revel’s 13 team members is gearing up for a a 24-hour marketing marathon. (Revel)
Muskegon firm adds twist to ‘Giving Tuesday’ with marketing marathon

Muskegon-based Revel will host a 24-hour marketing marathon, donating its services to one lucky Michigan company.   

Kessie Karg
Making an impact in Allegan County: Q&A with Kessie Karg

The Lakeshore talks to Kessie Karg about her new role as community impact officer with ACCF and what she hopes to accomplish in her first year.   

A Livability Lab meeting.
Livability Labs bring Muskegon County leaders together to solve community challenges

An annual collaboration among a slew of cross-sector organizations and community members has created 15 teams working to develop solutions to community challenges in Muskegon County.  

AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16.
Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year

Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.

Shape's Dan Tlachac (left) and Scott Navarre (right) with students Sienna Eacker and Connor Arevalo at Oakridge Middle School. (Shape)
Shape Corp. awards grants to enhance literacy & STEM programs

Since 2021, Shape Corp. has partnered with GHACF to award nearly $90,000 in grants to area schools to enhance their STEM and literacy programs.

If insurance covers inpatient treatment for a medical issue, parity means inpatient care for a mental health issue is covered, as well.
Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health

Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage  must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.

Holland's Reciprocal Language Partnership started in 2003 and has had more than 1,000 participants.
Language program helps build friendships and bridges cultural gaps

If you are interested in learning Spanish, orientation for the Reciprocal Language Partnership classes at Eagle's Wings Church will be on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.

The Momentum Center board of directors.
Momentum Center expansion among the projects with GHACF grants

GHACF is supporting the expansion of the Momentum Center with nearly half of the $385,000 awarded in its second round of Community Impact grants for 2023. 

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