Take a free swing dance lesson as part of Music Moves Us

As part of HSO Presents Music Moves Us, Wilson Dance Studio is offering a free swing dance lesson on Friday, Aug. 9, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in Kollen Park before Big Band Lakeshore performs as part of the Summer Concert Series. 

DNSWM launches #DWord Campaign during Disability Pride Month

Disability Network Southwest Michigan (DNSWM) has launched the #DWord campaign, aiming to reshape cultural perceptions of the word "disability."

Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state.
How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan’s communities

Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  

Pat ApPaul's latest work is "Soverign," a photo zine and ArtPrize entry documenting drag in Muskegon.
Photographer explores Muskegon’s drag community for zine, ArtPrize project

Photographer Pat ApPaul’s latest project explores Muskegon’s drag community. He has a Kickstarter to fund a zine with this work and has received a grant to exhibit it in ArtPrize.

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.  

Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, one of the attorneys who callers would speak with when they call. She is also LIA’s founder, managing attorney, and advocacy director.
New programs enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates launches two communication programs to reduce wait times and enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan.

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.

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.

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.   

Take a free Zumba class as part of Music Moves Us

As part of Music Moves Us, Evergreen Commons is opening up a Zumba Gold class to the public on Friday, Aug. 9, from 10:15-11:00 a.m.

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