Families

The Holland Symphony Orchestra performs its Pops at the Pier event every year in a celebration of summer fun.

HSO returns with pops tribute to Louis Armstrong

The Holland Symphony Orchestra will hold its first concert in two years with a pops tribute to Louis Armstrong. The outdoor concert will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29.

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The Beer City Open is putting West Michigan on the map for pickleball.
Beer City Open puts West Michigan on the map for pickleball

The Beer City Open, co-founded by Grand Rapids attorney and Grand Haven resident Andrea Koop, is putting West Michigan on the map for pickleball. The tournament attracts hundreds of players, both amateurs and professionals, each year. This year’s prizes top $30,000.

Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus.
ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

The Outdoor Discovery Center Education Network is expanding its nature-based preschool offerings to Holland's northside with a campus on a portion of the former Park Township Airport property.

A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park
Five area projects receive GHACF Impact Grants totaling $308K

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded $308,000 in Impact Grants to five community projects. The renovation of Tanglefoot Park in Spring Lake received $125,000, which will help fund the planned splash pad.

Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021.
Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Justin Caserta has dedicated his life to the kids and teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland. His mentorship program will expand thanks to his Maytag Dependable Leaders Award and grant.

A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant.
Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Partnerships among municipal, business, and nonprofit partners and the public could make new playspaces a reality in Douglas and downtown Holland.

Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland.
Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Holland's Juneteenth celebration will be a day of fun, learning, and healing. Alongside the festival fun will also be a COVID-19 clinic and voter registration drive.

The Muskegon Junior Sailing Program is introducing kids 6 to 18 to the excitement of sailing.
All aboard: Muskegon sailing school offers adventure, excitement

The Muskegon Junior Sailing Program is offering kids 6 to 18 a four-day learning experience that provides adventure while learning. One parent says each of her four sons enjoyed the program and learned responsibility and self-reliance while working with others on board.

West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month.
Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Speaking up for herself and for others important is to Nayeli Mora, who will compete next month for the Midwest Youth of the Year after winning the local and state competitions.

Community Action House began construction on its Food Club in March 2021.
Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting

The Community Action House Food Club will allow low-income customers choice and dignity while they shop for their families. The adjoining Opportunity Hub will help them do more.

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