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Harbor Lights Middle School students created a sound bath experience to help with relaxation and healing.

Shore Story: Teacher, students create sound baths for healing, relaxation

Carrie Ledet explains how she and her students immersed themselves in learning about sound baths, going through the instruments in the West Ottawa's Harbor Lights Middle School band room to create the most relaxing experience.  

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Foundation grants will support after school and summer education programs

CFHZ is awarding $145,000 to three organizations to “foster equitable access to high-quality education, ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive,” says Yadah V. Ramirez, the Foundation’s Director of Community Impact.

Turning Point School of Dance kicks off its 25th anniversary season on April 24 and 25 at Holland’s Knickerbocker Theatre with “Redeemed!” This all-new performance features themes of spring, including new birth and personal transformation.
April things to do: Spring break fun, Earth Day celebrations, music, theater, movies, and more

April brings shopping, farm animals, spring break fun, dance, library events, theater, music, and several planet-friendly Earth Day activities.

Allegan County offers a plethora of outdoor trails and greenways to soak in the nature.
4 cool trails to explore in Allegan County

See nature on display at any one of these four Allegan County trails and greenways, including two newly opened trails.

Author to keynote West Michigan Disability Awareness Day celebration

Author and advocate Jocelyn Dettloff will speak about disability and mental health, the theme of the Disability Awareness Day event on March 22. 

Pilot program will provide transportation to Momentum Centers

A grant for pilot transportation programs will make it easier for people to spend time at Momentum Centers in Holland and Grand Haven.

A volunteer fair will be a part of Allegan County Gives this year.
Time, talent, treasure — Allegan County Community Foundation celebrates Allegan County Gives

Allegan County Gives offers everyone a way to help their community with their time, talent, or treasure. A volunteer fair is a new feature of the Allegan County Community Foundation event.

At the 2023 Allegan County Stand  Down event veterans visited various vendor booths receiving materials for the many services available.
Grant helps Allegan County veterans fight hunger. Here’s how to apply

Food insecurity is a stark reality for some veterans living in Allegan County. A state grant is enabling the Allegan County Veterans Services to assist vets by providing gift cards that can be used to purchase food.  

Youth Advisory Council’s record-breaking grants emphasize mental health

In 2023, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council awarded $110,600 in grants to area organizations for youth-focused programs.  

Retiring Holland Museum executive director reflects on legacy of inclusion, growth

Ricki Levine has led the Holland Museum’s transformation into an inclusive community hub, where every voice and story finds its place. As she prepares to retire this summer, the museum’s executive director discusses highlights of her tenure.

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