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.

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded City on a HIll Ministries a two-year $55,000 grant to help deliver comprehensive mental health care for individuals from low-income households.

Community foundation grants support mental health services

CFHZ distributes $145,000 in grants to local nonprofits working to increase the availability of mental health services 

Sarah Leach
Veteran journalist leads nonprofit news network in Ottawa County

Veteran journalist Sarah Leach leads Ottawa News Network, a nonprofit news outlet dedicated to local coverage and civic engagement in Ottawa County.

Muralist Chris Garcia paints Waves of Innovation on Lakeshore Advantage's newly built Next Center in downtown Holland.
Holland artist captures ‘’waves of innovation’ in Next Center mural

Graffiti artist turned muralist Chris Garcia unveils ‘Waves of Innovation,’ celebrating Holland’s creativity and spirit, at Lakeshore Advantage's Next Center.  

Individuals of all abilities can experience adaptive ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and luge at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park on Jan. 4.
February things to do: Theater productions, festivals, music, movies, chili contests, documentaries

This month, you can make candles, learn about Michigan mushrooms, see a play, participate in an indoor triathlon, get out some energy by dancing, and celebrate Black History Month, the Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day.

Charles Elwood (right) and Undersecretary Marisa Lago at the Presidential Palace at Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara.
Holland AI entrepreneur joins U.S. trade mission to Asia

Holland entrepreneur Charles Elwood’s trade mission to Southeast Asia sparks collaborations in AI, health, and antibiotic resistance research.  

(From left) Keith Rothstein, Menaka Abel, and Wooyoung Jung
Lakeshore Advantage adds fresh expertise to drive regional growth

Lakeshore Advantage welcomes three industry leaders to its board, adding expertise in energy, retail, and food processing industries.  

The Great Asian Noodle Cookoff will showcase diverse Asian cuisines and cultural performances, and support local and international Rotary initiatives.
Holland to host Great Asian Noodle Cookoff, showcasing cuisine and culture

The Great Asian Noodle Cookoff will showcase diverse Asian cuisines and cultural performances, and support local and international Rotary initiatives.

Hudsonville Mayor Mark Northrup speaks at an open house for Holland Hospital's new location in his city.
Hudsonville’s growth spurs Holland Hospital to open downtown primary care facility

Holland Hospital opens a new downtown Hudsonville facility, offering primary care, advanced diagnostics, same-day appointments, and walk-in services.

The Holland Human Relations Commission honored  people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community with their 2024 Social Justice Awards.
Holland honors those creating an equitable and inclusive community

Holland Human Relations Commission’s 2024 Social Justice Awards ceremony packed City Hall on Jan 15 to honor people and organizations creating an equitable and inclusive community.

Herrick District Library’s next Maker-in-Residence will be civic engagement artist Sara Alsum-Wassenaar.
New maker creating geodomes at Herrick District Library

Herrick District Library's next Maker-in-Residence Sara Alsum-Wassenaar, who considers herself a “hacker-designer” as well as an artist, will be crafting a 3D model of a joint for geodesic domes that will be available for anyone to 3D print at the library.

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