LAUP’s 61st Fiesta celebrates Latino culture, unity, and community pride
Happening July 16–20 in Holland, LAUP Fiesta celebrates Latino heritage with music, dance, food, and family-friendly events that unite the community.
Holland
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.
Holland earns gold status for leading community-wide sustainability efforts
The city of Holland is recognized for its innovative, collaborative sustainability work, earning gold status from Michigan Green Communities.
WMU grad returns home to lead West Michigan Regional Airport
Matthew Neyens brings Denver expertise and deep Michigan roots to WMRA, with a focus on expanding aviation access, driving economic growth, and strengthening community partnerships.
Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom, youth leadership, and unity
I AM Academy’s fifth annual Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom, youth leadership, and unity with music, vendors, and family activities.
How to survive pillow fights when marriage meets home décor
Myron Kukla recounts the escalating “pillow fight” with his wife–not swinging pillows, but battling their multiplying presence.
From local impact to global vision: My LAUP chapter ends, but the mission continues
In this Shore Story, Julian Lugo-Castañeda shares the impact LAUP has had on his life and what he accomplished during his three years with the organization as a youth leader.
Jubilee, Habitat Partnership expands affordable housing in Holland with new project
Jubilee Ministries and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launch the 11-unit Ottawa Townhomes project, continuing their partnership to increase homeownership in Holland.
Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development
Kelly Wandel leads Lakeshore Advantage’s new effort to attract and retain young talent in response to West Michigan’s workforce needs.
Community Impact Day expands, mobilizes volunteers across Michigan
The West Coast Chamber’s Community Impact Day grows statewide, rallying businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting community change.
May things to do: Festivals, fundraisers, Memorial Day, an Anne Frank exhibit — and don’t forget Mom
Tulip Time in Holland and the Grand Haven’s Kite Festival return, as does the Prom with a Purpose in Spring Lake and several Memorial Day events across the lakeshore.
