Grand Rapids Community College opened its Lakeshore Campus a little more than a year ago. Now, about 1,000 students are enrolled in classes there.

Kids and Education

GRCC partners with Haworth, others for flexible new campus

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 3, 2022

GRCC's new 52,000-square-foot campus at the Shops at Westshore is lit by vast windows and skylights that create a welcoming atmosphere with places to that can adapt to allow students to sit, have conversations, collaborate with others, or just have some quiet time.

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Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout.

Entrepreneurship

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022

After winning the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition, third-generation Muskegon Heights restaurateur Marisela Sierra is ready to get Navarro’s Mexican Takeout’s stone-ground tamales into the freezers of local retailers.

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You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences.

Diversity

Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Kelsey SandersMonday, October 3, 2022

Cultural Immersion Experiences Across the Bridge brings together residents from Grand Haven and Muskegon to learn about each other’s communities.

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Zeeland’s oldest and most beloved festival is back. Pumpkinfest is a 30-year tradition celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities.

Arts and Culture

October Along the Lakeshore: Goose Festival, the Pumpkin Train, and plenty of haunting

Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 1, 2022

October brings many spooktacular events — including a haunted mansion, a Halloween-themed fundraiser, and a cemetery tour — and so much more along the Lakeshore.

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Future residents of the Vista Green neighborhood.

Community Development

Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is inviting the community to a block party at its Vista Green Development on the south side of Holland, where 42 homes will be built for affordable homeownership in partnership with Jubilee Ministries.

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Utilizing tech, talent and connections during Tech Week GR and beyond

Matthew RussellFriday, September 30, 2022

Tech Week GR underlines Grand Rapids’ claim to the Silicon Valley of the Midwest. The Right Place and other strategic partners have created a foundation for helping technology companies thrive in Grand Rapids, driven by the live event.

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At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley.

Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

How is the next generation of disability advocates getting involved? Associate boards. These informal groups provide a fun way for young professionals to learn about board governance while organizing events that bring people together to better understand disability issues.

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Graphic illustrates the evolution from a "handicap" sign to an "accessibility" sign.

Equity

New accessibility icon better reflects the lifestyles of people with disabilities

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

Thanks to a new state law, current blue signs portraying wheelchair users as passive and inactive will be replaced with a new accessibility icon that better reflects the lifestyles of people with disabilities.

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Windmill Island Gardens is extending its 2021 season.

Arts and Culture

Windmill Island Gardens celebrates another record year

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 27, 2022

The Holland attraction will continue to draw crowds during the cold months. Windmill Island Gardens will host Holland’s Fall Fest on Oct. 7-8 and the Magic at the Mill winter exhibit on Friday and Saturday evenings Dec. 2-17.

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Members of Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca, of Holland, Michigan, perform during the International Festival of Holland at the Holland Civic Center. (J.R. Valderas)

Arts and Culture

International Festival of Holland celebrates community’s diversity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 27, 2022

The free, family-friendly festival on Oct. 1 features musicians from around the globe, a children’s fiesta and a World Arena soccer event for middle school athletes.

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