4th annual Holland Pride Poetry Contest returns with Open Mic Night
The poetry contest is a collaboration with Out On The Lakeshore and Herrick District Library. Open Mic Night is June 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the library’s northside branch.
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Miss Basketball comes to Evergreen Commons
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.
Return of Tulip Time’s Dutch Lunch at Evergreen Commons also showcases community center
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.”
Tri-cities Historical Museum celebrating 100 years of special connection with Coast Guard
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.
Step inside an award-winning Muskegon library for people with disabilities
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.
Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year
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.
State backs collaborative approach to affordable housing project
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.
Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’
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.
Seed and plant swap Saturday at HDL North
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.
Miss Basketball comes to Evergreen Commons
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.
Return of Tulip Time’s Dutch Lunch at Evergreen Commons also showcases community center
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.”
Tri-cities Historical Museum celebrating 100 years of special connection with Coast Guard
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.
Step inside an award-winning Muskegon library for people with disabilities
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.
Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year
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.
State backs collaborative approach to affordable housing project
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.
Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’
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.
Seed and plant swap Saturday at HDL North
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.
