Winning a Start Garden 5x5 Night competition put Muskegon Heights resident Destinee Keener-Sargent on the road to launching Kuntry Cookin’, inspired by her family’s cookoffs. Community support continues to grow the catering business, which now has a food truck in demand across West Michigan.
The leaders of the West Michigan Symphony have launched the Play Your Part campaign, as part of a $5 million fundraising effort to build the WMS endowment while investing in music education programs for underserved children in the Muskegon area.
Sheep farmer Julie Engel shares why she’s taking on the extra costs and time to have practices validated by A Greener World, described as North America’s most trusted and transparent farm certifier.
The first WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in Muskegon is helping students stay connected online. Lift Zones provide safe spaces for students and families to access the internet for online school and digital skills building.
From parades to fireworks shows, fairs, fiesta, and a Civil War Muster, there are plenty of things to do this month in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.
Seaway Tours, which offers rentals of scooters and Segways to those who want to glide through Downtown Muskegon, is just one of entrepreneur Corey Blackman’s business ventures. The Muskegon County native’s aim is to be more involved in the community and push for diversity in the city’s business community.
Social districts allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages that can be consumed in publicly owned common areas. Proponents say this makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops.
From festivals to music, art shows to sidewalk sales, and 5Ks to family movie nights, there are plenty of things to do in August in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.
While social activities ramping up as COVID-19 restrictions ease, there are still places to slow down and enjoy nature while getting in a great workout. If you’re ready to give yoga or Pilates a try, check out these classes that are offered in a park, on the beach, or aboard a ship.
The nonprofit Lakeshore Community Pride provides a way for Muskegon residents to give back to their community. The organization that celebrates diversity recently hosted its first events, a White Party and Pride Ball.
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