Volunteerism

Experience the sights and sounds of Civil War battles during the popular Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster, taking place Sept. 21-22 on the farm property in Holland.

September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster

Highlights for this month include an Irish music festival, an international festival, tree-climbing championships, run/walks, and a symphony performance. There’s also art, movies, history, and craft shows.

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Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez were the only students from the Grand Rapids area selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship.
Holland students make a big impact at LAUP through Bank of America internship

Two Holland students gained leadership skills and community impact through their Bank of America internships, working with LAUP and attending a national summit in Washington.

Isabelle Buckler, a senior at Kendall College was a user experience intern at Gentex this summer.of Art and Design of Ferris State University,
Classrooms to Careers: Gentex interns shape company

Isabelle Buckler, a senior at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, channeled her classroom experience into her role as a user experience intern this summer.   

Program cultivates next generation of Allegan County community leaders

The Allegan County Leadership Program is accepting applications from residents eager to make a difference in their community. The program is designed for those passionate about leadership and community development.

The Holland Symphony Orchestra's Music Moves Us kicks off with a sound bath and yoga at Kollen Park on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.
August things to do: Festivals, shopping, Music Moves Us, history, movies, Wings Over Muskegon

Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?

Scott Heerema (left) walks away from a house fire in Park Township.
From campus to community — Gentex facilities director serves

Gentex, itself, has deep community roots, and it encourages the same in its employees. Facilities Director Scott Heerema feels those community connections in his roles in public safety.

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.
City launches first Holland Ambassador Academy

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.

A slew of organizations and people came together to welcome the Rodriguez-Matos and help them succeed in their new home in Holland.
Shore Story: The Rodriguez-Matos success story showcases Holland at its best

How one community, several organizations and a whole lot of people with big hearts and open arms welcomed a refugee family to their new home and helped them succeed.

Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week.
Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

LAUP's Fiesta is more than just a party. Celebrating 60 years, this year's festival has been expanded to a week-long event (July 15-21) with documentaries, discussions, food, culture, and more.

Highland Games have youth divisions as well. the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games returns this month.
Celtic Festival returns June 21-22

The third annual Celtic Festival returns June 21-22 to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.

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