Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan’s Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May. But there’s much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
Reading doesn’t come easy to every child. Herrick District Library’s new Strong Readers Series addresses the issue of reluctant readers from a variety of angles. Events are planned for March 12, 21 and 26, and April 9 and 18.
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.
Graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to school can apply for multiple scholarships at once with an easy-access application. The deadline to apply is March 1 at 5 p.m.
Patti VanDort talks about her journey to health care leadership from nurse to CEO, building on the legacy of Dale Sowders, and the unique strengths of Holland Hospital.
If you missed the Jan. 25 information session about the proposed changes, there’s still time to share your opinion online through Feb. 9. Under the new plan, the Holland/Zeeland transit service would have fewer routes but shorter waits for buses.
Penny Shuff reflects on her work at Mediation Services, where her natural peacemaker tendencies combine with her skills as a communicator.
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.
Disability Inclusion Co-editor Lucia Rios suggests five ways people and organizations can help with accessibility during snowy, icy winters.
Author Graci Harkema will deliver the keynote at the Feb. 15 daylong leadership conference organized by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals.
Disability Inclusion Co-Editor Lucia Rios reflects on being honored along with six others for exemplifying the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and equal access for all residents.
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