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.
Chris Petras relates how he came to document the actions of 20 men of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, 32nd “Red Arrow” Division WWI that earned them Purple Hearts. Petras was honored as the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's 2023 Historian of the Year for his efforts.
During those 4,000 hours, the dedicated volunteer Jim Deur helped build homes for more than 58 families in the Holland area community.
March brings plenty of celebrations, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. Also on the calendar are crafts, films, history, exhibits, and much more.
The Allegan County Community Foundation works in myriad ways to connect students with the money donors have gifted for scholarships. Deadlines for 2024 scholarships for college and trade schools are fast approaching.
As a former foster kid, Jennifer Becksvoort asks you for one minute to put yourselves in the shoes of foster parents. One day they have no kids, and the next they have kids who needed so much both physically and mentally. This month she is collecting clothing and other essentials for foster kids in West Michigan.
The world of Black womanhood and self-love is explored in the play “The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, & Curls,” which runs at the Muskegon Civic Theatre from Feb. 9-28.
Penny Shuff reflects on her work at Mediation Services, where her natural peacemaker tendencies combine with her skills as a communicator.
The Livability Lab 4.0 100-Day Celebration will be Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Muskegon’s Barclay Place Event Center. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
The first snowstorm of 2024 showed the essential role nonprofits and churches play in mobilizing to address the heightened needs of their community, particularly among the homeless population.
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