3 efforts to improve mental health access for young people
CFHZ is awarding $130,000 in grants to three organizations that provide mental health services to individuals with limited financial resources, and youth.
Ottawa County
UPDATED: HSO’s Norbert Mueller Young Artist Competition returns to Lakeshore
After a two-year hiatus, the Holland Symphony Orchestra will bring back its popular Norbert Mueller Young Artist Competition this Saturday.
HSO founder, CEO to retire this summer after 33 years
Kay Walvoord has been a part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra for 33 years and has made many strides for the small orchestra, but at 81, it is time to retire, she says. After Walvoord's departure, the orchestra will also be faced with replacing its Music Director and Conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.
Lakeshore Advantage recognizes top leaders driving economic vibrancy
Metal Flow Corporation chair Leslie Brown named 2024 Visionary Awardee; Nonprofits LAUP, ACCF, and OAISD/ODC are finalists for the Strategic Partner Award.
Shore Story: Gratitude and appreciation one pen stroke at a time
Creating a Zentangle unfolds one stroke at a time, and so did Yolanda Vega's journey with the art form — from her first class in 2017 to a mindfulness practice during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to a way to process grief at the passing of her mother. Now a Certified Zentangle Teacher, Yolanda shares her story.
GHACF awards largest amount of Community Impact grants ever
The recent 11 Community Impact Grants total $928,538, including one of its largest grants to date to the Tri-Cities Family YMCA.
January things to do: Winter celebrations, fundraisers, MLK Day, concerts, theater, and music
The new year brings fun and entertaining events to West Michigan. There are concerts, museum exhibits, theater, crafts, fundraisers, music, a chili cook off, and a wine-tasting event.
Candlelight vigil to remember 7 unhoused people who died in 2023
Community Action House says its team worked with seven unhoused people who died in 2023. They will be remembered at a memorial on Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m.
Holland teen grows through community service
Karinna Martinez, a junior at Holland High School, is busy volunteering for the LAUP Adelante program, the Holland Youth Advisory Council, and Women of Color Give.
Ottawa County official recognized by state organization for excellence
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Rachel Sanchez exemplifies the role of public servant every day, County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck says. Now her efforts are being recognized by the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds.
