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Pride Fund awards $15K to support Allegan County groups

The Allegan County Community Foundation has completed its first annual Pride Fund grant cycle, distributing $15,000 to five local organizations.  

Life EMS Ambulance is expanding its coverage area in West Michigan.
Life EMS Ambulance expands Allegan County services

Life EMS Ambulance adds northern Saugatuck Township, the city of Saugatuck, and the city of the Village of Douglas to its growing Southwest Michigan 911 paramedic response area.

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.

Allegan County offers a plethora of outdoor trails and greenways to soak in the nature.
4 cool trails to explore in Allegan County

See nature on display at any one of these four Allegan County trails and greenways, including two newly opened trails.

“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.  

Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking.
4 parks to explore in Allegan County

As the Allegan County Parks Department invites residents to take part in updating its five-year recreation plan, here’s a look at four Allegan County parks that offer an array of outdoor recreation activities.

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.

Get ready for a jam-packed Saturday as Muskegon’s largest winter festival returns on Feb. 3 to Downtown Muskegon. Activities include ax-throwing, a bloody mary contest, snow volleyball, and the ever-popular cornhole tournament.
February things to do: Hair and history, Snowfest and mystery, chili and cello

The air is brisk and the events are plentiful. February brings Snowfest, a cello quartet, a journalism exhibit, a murder mystery, and a celebration of the art of Black hair.

This year’s four-day Grand Haven Winterfest, a fun time to get out and have fun, is set from Thursday, Jan. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 28.
January things to do: Winter celebrations, fundraisers, MLK Day, concerts, theater, and music

The new year brings fun and entertaining events to West Michigan. There are concerts, museum exhibits, theater, crafts, fundraisers, music, a chili cook off, and a wine-tasting event.

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