The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses.

Honor Rewards program provides veterans with discounts on goods and services

More than 350 Lakeshore area businesses participate in the Honor Rewards program, which offers discounts on goods and services to U.S. military veterans. Ottawa County is hoping to spread the word about the program and reach more veterans. 

CFHZ President Mike Goorhouse and his predecessor Janet DeYoung announce the foundation's $100 million asset milestone.
CFHZ announces $100M asset milestone, celebrates the strength of nonprofit community

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area celebrated the strength of the nonprofit community during its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event.  

The LEADeres class of 2019.
Latino-centric leadership program LEADeres expanding to the Lakeshore

The Latino-centric leadership program LEADeres is expanding to the Lakeshore. It is designed to help Latinx professionals develop the skills, resources, and confidence needed to become leaders at work and in the community.  

The GRCC Lakeshore Campus will hold a Sept. 14 community COVID vaccination clinic.
GRCC Lakeshore Campus plans Sept. 14 community COVID vaccination clinic

The new GRCC Lakeshore Campus will host a vaccination clinic on Sept. 14, part of an effort to help students, employees and community members have access to an effective COVID-fighting tool.

Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021.
Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Three years ago when Holland neighbors got together to transform their shared alley, they didn't realize the biggest change would be to their relationships.

Kelsey Sivertson shared her inspirational story at the GRCC Lakeshore campus’ ribbon-cutting ceremony.
‘It’s never too late,’ says GRCC student who turned her life around

Lakeshore Advantage’s Kelsey Sivertson credits GRCC for helping her get back on track to pursuing her professional dreams, and she believes the college’s new $12 million Lakeshore Campus will provide those same opportunities to others.

The first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Muskegon is helping students stay connected online.
Boys & Girls Club gets first ‘Lift Zone’ in Muskegon

The first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Muskegon is helping students stay connected online. Lift Zones provide safe spaces for students and families to access the internet for online school and digital skills building.

The Holland Zeeland Labor Day Truck Parade returns on Sept. 6.
September Things To Do Along the Lakeshore: Truck parade, Civil War Muster, Fiesta and more

From parades to fireworks shows, fairs, fiesta, and a Civil War Muster, there are plenty of things to do this month in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.  

Joe Matthews is the Vice President of Purchasing and Diversity Officer for Zeeland-based Gentex Corp.
Holland Museum’s Cultural Lens takes an inside look at corporate DEI

Joe Matthews, Gentex Corp.’s inaugural diversity officer, has experienced many firsts in his life. He’s joining the Holland Museum on Sept. 16 for a conversation about corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at local companies.

Children gather for storytime presented by Herrick District Library.
Herrick District Library expands hours, adds in-person storytimes

After a long hiatus, storytimes are returning to Herrick District Library, and both HDL locations are expanding their hours and offerings.

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