Placemaking

Herrick District Library is again celebrating Día de Muertos. Marigolds are a well-recognized symbol of the LatinX holiday, used in ofrendas and decorations.

Día de Muertos, National HIspanic Heritage Month, and marigolds coming to local library

The library is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de Muertos with several events, including crafts and cupcake classes for teens and adults.

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The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.
Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven’s Momentum Center

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

Anyone can observe Joel Schoon-Tanis painting in the Groundworks space at the main library and ask questions about his process — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9., 16, 22, Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 20.
Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence

Groundworks at Herrick District Library's main library is a space to discover both technology and creativity and this fall it is hosting its first Maker in Residence, well-known local artist Joel Schoon-Tanis.

The 190-unit mixed-income development broke ground last month along Holland Township’s Lakewood Boulevard and will be completed in phases over the next two years.
Affordable housing options expand with Holland’s Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking

To be completed in phases in 2025 and 2026, Lakewood Place Apartment Village will be one of the region’s largest mixed-income housing developments alongside commercial and park space, creating a connectivity along Holland Township's Lakewood Boulevard.

Experience the sights and sounds of Civil War battles during the popular Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster, taking place Sept. 21-22 on the farm property in Holland.
September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster

Highlights for this month include an Irish music festival, an international festival, tree-climbing championships, run/walks, and a symphony performance. There’s also art, movies, history, and craft shows.

Neighborhood Connector Lori Appeldoorn pauses at one of many welcoming stops along Central Avenue. This one, in front of JJ's on the corner of Central and 16th Street, includes yard games, lighting, and picnic benches for neighborhood gatherings.
Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival

The Eastcore neighborhood in Holland's central city is undergoing a major shift thanks, primarily, to the combined efforts of neighbors and the nonprofit 3Sixty. The neighborhood's second annual mural festival next month will celebrate all those successes and add to them.

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.
City launches first Holland Ambassador Academy

Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments.

Chef Lucas Grill reopened Public restaurant in downtown Zeeland today.
Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland

Beloved restaurant Public, which closed its doors three years ago, is back in its old home on Zeeland's Main Avenue. Some things change, some things stay the same.

“This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Improvements planned for riverfront park in downtown Allegan

“This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

Historical photos will be part of an exhibit in Port Sheldon Township Hall as part of the township's centennial celebration.
Port Sheldon is celebrating centennial while looking to the future

Port Sheldon Township is celebrating its centennial this month, but at the same time officials are also looking to the future.

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