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HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert
Andrea Goodell
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Most orchestral music is strictly European. The Holland Symphony Orchestra is looking for groups to help change that. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.
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5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities
Lucia Rios
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.
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City interns paint Holland mayor’s face in viral TikTok video
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Behind the success of the viral TikTok video featuring Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks are Holland city interns Mariah Vongphachanh and Jadah Burciaga, who were tasked with growing the city’s year-old account on the widely popular social media platform.
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Judge honors her migrant community at HSO concert
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Ottawa County Judge Juanita Bocanegra, who grew up working in the fields, honored her migrant farm worker community during a Holland Symphony Orchestra concert that featured an acclaimed mariachi band.
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MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city
Kelsey Sanders
Monday, August 15, 2022
The latest public art project, One Drop, honors the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce and is about “how individual efforts when combined become major triumphs.”
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Grand Haven’s annual sand sculpture returns after hiatus
Shandra Martinez
Monday, August 15, 2022
Rainy weather couldn’t stop Grand Haven’s 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, a summertime favorite.
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Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together
Shandra Martinez
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Volta Power Systems has created a green power solution that lets RV and van campers go off the grid so they can stay anywhere.
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Free concert featuring HSO and mariachi band returns to Kollen Park
Shandra Martinez
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The Holland Symphony Orchestra will perform “Mariachi, Movies, and More” with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. The concert is free.
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6 perfect matches: Finding the right job for workers with disabilities lets them thrive
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
People with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to those without a disability. Beyond26 is one of several organizations trying to change that. Their clients share their success stories.
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Thousands flock to Grand Haven for Coast Guard Festival
Brittany Meyers
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
This festival began in 1924 when the local Coast Guard held rowing competitions for the service members stationed in Grand Haven. It has since grown to become one of the most popular festivals in Michigan.
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Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond
Dale Wyngarden
Monday, August 1, 2022
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Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities
Lori Hastings
Monday, April 25, 2022
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Climbing to new heights after kidney donation
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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Monday, February 14, 2022
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