Gabby Reynolds is driven to win. It's a drive that has taken her to the top of high school sports in Michigan and on to George Washington University. She and her teammate Taylor Catton shared that drive and more with a group of older adults at Evergreen Commons this week.
Returning from a hiatus that started during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tulip Time’s Dutch Lunch at Evergreen Commons sold out quickly. Busloads of visitors also came to experience the iconic community center, which is on a mission to “disrupt the way people age.”
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is celebrating the special and longstanding connection Grand Haven has had with the U.S. Coast Guard with its exhibit Picnics and Parades: 100 Years of Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival opening Saturday, May 18, and running through the summer.
Roel Garcia shares what it's like to visit the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon. Part of the Muskegon Area District Library, it is a fully functioning library specializing in additional services for people with disabilities.
Jaqulin Barajas is the second Boys and Girls Club of Holland Youth of the Year to take home the state award in as many years. Last year, Isabel Shepard rose to compete at the national level. Barajas is a mentor to many both at the Club and in schools and the community.
A church, two nonprofits, the city of Holland and a Native American tribe are coming together to create 52 affordable housing units in Holland. The state is supporting the project with access to low-income tax credits.
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
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'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.
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.
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