Herrick District Library will host a series of holiday-themed events in December. From family films to fierce gingerbread competitions, events are available for every age. Registration is required for some events, but all are free.
Over its 100 years, Maple Avenue Ministries has been groundbreaking in many ways. The Holland church is inviting the community to celebrate its centennial during a special Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11.
Since it was piloted in 2017, the state's Handle With Care program has helped schools provide compassionate care to thousands of children identified by law enforcement as having experienced a traumatic event.
It was only through a series of coincidences that John Shea survived a "widow maker" heart attack this fall. The city of Holland is working toward becoming a Heart Safe Community. Part of that process requires increased CPR training for the public.
MillerKnoll collaborated with the Literacy Center of West Michigan to create an onsite Customized Workplace English program at the global design leader’s facility in Zeeland.
Liz Keegan, director of education and outreach at the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, and Delores Trese, managing attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan, explain tenant and landlord rights.
There can be emotional triggers during the holidays that can lead to eating issues. Gail Hall, a certified eating disorder specialist, explains the psychology of food and holiday traditions.
Ottawa County caters to the growing base of bird watchers and enthusiasts with birding programs, a photo contest, scheduled bird walks and waterfowl field trips. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas bird count that runs from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is developing a standardized, statewide indicator to track not only an individual's homelessness risk but also their medical fragility.
The Outdoor Discovery Center is working with Ottawa County to use $7.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create 1,000 new child care slots in the county. That money will be matched with $30 million from local business partners.
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