Families

Free Groove dance parties part of Music Moves Us

As part of Music Moves Us, Heather Winia and Dr. Donna Lowry will host two Groove dance parties, one for kids and the other for adults, at Centennial Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. 

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Liz Hilton, founder of Allegan-based KNITit.
How garment innovator KNITit grew from concept to success

“The path to success is not a straight line,” says Liz Hilton, who shares how her Allegan business grew from zero to seven figures.  

Take a free Dutch Dance lesson as part of Music Moves Us

As part of HSO Presents Music Moves Us, Tulip Time is offering a free Dutch Dance lesson on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10-10:45 a.m.   

Muskegon adventure park showcases accessible recreation

Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park, offers accessible recreation activities such as zip lining, archery, luge, rock climbing, and more.

The Fourth of July is a special day, worthy of big celebrations. Communities all along the lakeshore are hosting picnics, parades, and — of course — fireworks to mark this spectacular holiday.
July things to do: Fireworks, Fiesta, Coast Guard Fest, county fairs, kids’ activities, and music

You’ll need your calendar to keep up with all of the events on tap in July. There will be fireworks on the Fourth, festivals, fairs, and much more.

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.

Career Fair Carnivals combine career opportunities with family fun

Two upcoming Career Fair Carnivals in June along the Lakeshore will offer free food, family-friendly activities, job seeker resources and onsite interviews.

This year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival theme is “I AM The Dream.”
Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrates Black voices

I AM Academy holds its 4th annual Juneteenth Festival on June 15 from 2-7 p.m.

West Michigan Water Safety Alliance volunteers recently trained to distribute education about water safety at Holland State Park.
Lakeshore communities look to education to prevent drownings

Park Township is among the Lakeshore communities working to improve water safety and decrease drowning deaths through several innovative approaches.

Jodi Schaap's debut collection of poetry is called "Notes to Self."
Shore Story: To be a writer, you must write

Jodi Schaap has always been a writer, ever since childhood. It defines her. And now, she has her debut collection of poetry "Notes to Self" available at local bookshops and online.

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