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Holland Area Arts Council presents “The Art of Dr. Seuss” throughout May with the exhibition “25 Years Through the Wrong End of the Telescope,” a national touring exhibition.

May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Fest, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, art, music, fundraisers, more

A Prom with a Purpose, theater, history, horses, nature, Kentucky Derby parties, Memorial Day observances, and festivals — it’s all ahead of us this May.

Turning Point School of Dance kicks off its 25th anniversary season on April 24 and 25 at Holland’s Knickerbocker Theatre with “Redeemed!” This all-new performance features themes of spring, including new birth and personal transformation.
April things to do: Spring break fun, Earth Day celebrations, music, theater, movies, and more

April brings shopping, farm animals, spring break fun, dance, library events, theater, music, and several planet-friendly Earth Day activities.

“The Other Mozart” brings the forgotten story of musical prodigy Nannerl Mozart — sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — to the Knickerbocker Theatre stage in Holland on Friday, March 22.
March things to do: Girlfriends’ weekends, polar plunge, St. Patrick’s Day, crafts, films, history

March brings plenty of celebrations, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. Also on the calendar are crafts, films, history, exhibits, and much more.  

Delaney Dewey-Harney attended Saugatuck High School and is double majoring in human biology and Spanish within Michigan State's Honors College, something she says wouldn't be possible without scholarships from the Allegan County Community Foundation.
Community Foundation supports Allegan County students with scholarships

The Allegan County Community Foundation works in myriad ways to connect students with the money donors have gifted for scholarships. Deadlines for 2024 scholarships for college and trade schools are fast approaching.

The Allegan County Community Foundation launched the PRIDE Fund at the Dunes Resort in Douglas last month.
Allegan County Community Foundation establishes first PRIDE Fund

Although parts of Allegan County are known as "affirming and inclusive and celebrating diversity, especially related to queer issues,” says Community Foundation Corporate and Donor Engagement Officer Sara Ruiter, until now there was no financial support for LGBTIA+ causes.

The Muskegon Parks & Recreation Department kicks off its open skating at Trinity Health Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, and the first Sunday of the month through March.
November things to do: Skating, celebrating, film, beads, reads, and holiday kickoffs

The November calendar is chock full o’ stuff to do. There’s an exhibit-closing event, an annual gathering, a turkey trot, and several tree-lighting events throughout West Michigan.

The stories of these prominent and not-so-prominent figures are shared at their burial sites during Muskegon's City of the Dead.
October things to do: Halloween and history, arts and entertainment, adventures and theater

On tap this month are the Idlewild exhibition, the Pumpkin Train, a gallery stroll, papermaking, a Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, and — of course —  trick-or-treating. They’re all on the West Michigan calendar for October.

Coopersville Car Show & Summerfest is Aug. 9-12.
Things to do in August: Festivals and music, fundraisers and movies, car shows and sand sculpture
The Mount Baldhead Gap Filler Radar is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Saugatuck’s iconic Mount Baldhead Radar Annex listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Saugatuck Gap Filler Radar was operational from 1958-1968 as part of a continent-wide effort to protect the United States from potential attack during the Cold War. The long-time Saugatuck icon is now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, a significant step in its preservation.

Spring Lake is hosting a community-wide Easter egg hunt.
Things to do in April: Spring Fling, hunt for eggs, free movie night

Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner. There are plenty of things to do along the Lakeshore in April from Easter egg hunts to watching live performances. 

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