The Holland Symphony Orchestra

HSO’s Classics II to feature Godfather composer

Holland Symphony Orchestra continues its classics series with selections from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Nino Rota, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Tickets are $5-$22.

A rendering of the Secchia Piazza that will be built on the GRCC main campus.
GRCC’s Secchia Culinary Institute to receive a gift of a piazza

The family of the late Peter Secchia is bestowing a gift inspired by his Italian roots to Grand Rapids Community College’s world-class culinary instruction program that bears his name.

Dr. Brad Merker.
New clinic helps Michiganders overcome traumas of intensive care

Henry Ford Health System's Post ICU Brain Health Clinic provides specialized care for adults 55 and older who have survived intensive care.

Seeds of Promise offers gift card incentive to increase vaccination rates

To improve vaccination rates, Seeds of Promise and Kent County Health Department team up to offer $50 gift cards to the first 20 participants who choose to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

10 highlights from the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

This year's Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta spotlighted Spanish-speaking cultures during a weeklong celebration that included a parade of flags and live music.

Patrick Coleman is GRCC’s new veteran’s success coordinator.
GRCC’s new Veterans Center helping students transition from the military to college

Patrick Coleman will lead the Veterans Center, which will serve as a single point of contact, connecting veterans with campus resources, including financial aid, advising, and disability support. 

Park Theatre open mic nights
Hot Tix along the Lakeshore: Ordinary Elephant, Adam Ferrara, Bill Bellamy and more

Check out what’s coming up this month with live music, comedy, and performance at a few of West Michigan’s blossoming venues.

Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins.
Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Crowds filled downtown Zeeland as families and friends gathered to enjoy the return of the city’s biggest annual community gathering, the Pumpkinfest celebration.

This creek is part of the Sand Creek and Crockery Creek watersheds.
How a $1.2M grant will be used to restore watersheds

The grant will provide funding to help identify failed septic systems and provide partial reimbursements to repair or replace them. It will also include funding for agricultural practices, such as cover crops, reduced tillage, livestock exclusion fencing, grassed waterways, filter strips, and manure management. 

These medically tailored meals are made available to patients with diabetes at Beaumont Hospital, Troy.
Michigan hospitals offer meals tailored to patients’ medical needs

Diet can be deadly, especially for people with chronic health conditions. That's why some Michigan health care systems have begun providing free meals tailored to improve those patients' health.

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