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.
A Prom with a Purpose, theater, history, horses, nature, Kentucky Derby parties, Memorial Day observances, and festivals — it’s all ahead of us this May.
April brings shopping, farm animals, spring break fun, dance, library events, theater, music, and several planet-friendly Earth Day activities.
In 2023, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council awarded $110,600 in grants to area organizations for youth-focused programs.
When Spring Lake Presbyterian Church decided to sell a parcel of vacant land, it found the perfect developer in Samaritas, a nonprofit committed to building affordable housing across Michigan.
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit called “Spark! Places of Innovation” is at the Loutit District Library through Feb 25.
A refugee from El Salvador who witnessed civil war atrocities at a tender age, Reyna Masko has become one of West Michigan’s staunchest advocates for Hispanic people and Latin cultures.
Independence Day is celebrated across the country, and the Lakeshore is no exception. Fireworks will streak across the sky in many Lakeshore communities. July events also include LAUP’s Fiesta, theater, garden walks, and street performances.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees: Reyna Masko and Dean Reisner. They are taking the baton from Mark Pereira and Barb VanHeest, who have completed their terms.
Organizers say the six-part series, which brought the North Ottawa County community together to hear experts envision the region’s future, exceeded expectations.
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