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The Easter Egg Scramble, set for April 5 at Roosevelt Park Community Center in Muskegon, is just one of several egg-related activities in the April calendar for West Michigan.

April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities

It’s April, time for spring flings, spring breaks, Arbor Day, Earth Day, and several egg-stra special events this Easter. And don’t forget art, music, theater, and crafts.

Last year, the Fresh Fridges program distributed over 37,451 pounds of wholesome food to these partners.
How ‘Fresh Fridges’ are expanding access to nutritious foods

Lakeshore Food Rescue's "Fresh Fridges" program expands cold storage for nonprofits, ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for Ottawa County families while reducing food waste.

The Holland Symphony Orchestra's Music Moves Us kicks off with a sound bath and yoga at Kollen Park on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.
August things to do: Festivals, shopping, Music Moves Us, history, movies, Wings Over Muskegon

Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?

Lakeshore Home Builders Association presents its annual Parade of Homes on June 6-8 and June 13-15. Your ticket lets you see homes in Fennville, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Nunica, Saugatuck, Spring Lake, and Zeeland. 
June things to do: Celtic fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Parade of Homes, food, music, movies, art

There’s something for everyone coming up: summer reading challenges, a sand sculpture contest, chalk art, a heritage festival, the Lakeshore HBA Parade of Homes, Pride events, and a quilt exhibit.

Step it Up participants can join group walks like this one or participate in physical activity on their own.
10 ways to enjoy the outdoors in Ottawa County Parks this month

Get outdoors this month with the Ottawa County Parks Department! Everything from birding to kayaking to bald eagle viewing are up for grabs.

Step it Up group walks are led by an Ottawa County naturalist.
Step it Up with walks through nature

Ottawa County’s Step it Up program is encouraging area residents to take to the parks — on their own or as part of one of the county’s organized group outings — and enjoy nature while being active.

A state grant has made it cheaper for Ottawa County residents to recycle tires through the end of August 2021.
Ottawa County to recycle residents’ tires with grant

For the month of August, Ottawa County residents can rid themselves of discarded tires at little cost to them and help the environment at the same time.

There’s an opportunity for more women to find jobs or longtime careers in the industry locally.
Opportunities abound for women interested in construction industry jobs, careers

This week is National Women in Construction Week. West Michigan Works! is highlighting the career and job opportunities for women in this growing industry. Women hold just 14% of the 179,300 jobs in Michigan construction and only 11% of the apprenticeships.

Holiday gift guide: Online ordering and in-store shopping along the Lakeshore

Lakeshore small businesses are bursting with interesting and thoughtful gifts that are available in store and online. This list offers ideas for the beer drinkers, pickleball players, jewelry lovers, and anyone else on your list.

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