Spring Lake

Two boys fish during ODC’s “Best of Summer” event at Lake Hills Elementary.

Spring Lake program expands summer learning with $618K MiLEAP grant

MiLEAP’s $618K investment helps Outdoor Discovery Center double sites, expand summer programs, and prevent learning loss for West Michigan students.

Scholarship recipients James Friggins (left) and Nia Theune (right) with Fund Advisor, Dorothy A. Johnson (center).
Ice cream social celebrates scholarships, bright futures for area students

Grand Haven’s annual ice cream social honors 229 scholarship recipients, highlighting community support, student achievement, and investment in education’s future.

A year into the job, Spring Lake manager Brady Selner has kept late mentor Chris Burns’ office nearly unchanged, down to her candy dish.
Spring Lake manager honors mentor while leading village into future

Brady Selner marks one year as Spring Lake manager, continuing Chris Burns’ legacy through community projects and plans for growth.  

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. 

The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.

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.

The park, which sits along the North Bank Trail at the end of Central Avenue, now has a small dog park, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds, but it is in dire need of an update, officials say.
Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation

The park would be the Spring Lake's first to be universally accessible and available year round.

St. Patrick’s Day is here, and several Lakeshore communities are hosting celebrations in honor of the Celtic saint, including the Erin — Go — Bark Parade in Douglas on March 8.
March things to do: Dine in the dark, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Pi Day), and so much more

Whether you like history discussions, dressing in green and marching in a parade, getting together with your girlfriends, taking a quick dip in an icy lake, or something entirely different, you’ll find plenty of options for fun in this month’s calendar.  

Sandra March has a new home that will bring financial independence and the ability to enjoy a few simple luxuries.
Affordable housing in Spring Lake brings stability for seniors and families

The $16.4 million project will serve individuals and families earning between 30% and 80% of Ottawa County’s median income. 

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.

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