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Feature Story Among events taking place on Labor Day (Sept. 1) throughout the Lakeshore are the White Lake Community Walk (pictured), bridge walks in Grand Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas, and a truck parade from Zeeland to Holland. Arts and Culture

September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event

Melody WilsonMonday, August 25, 2025
Feature Story The Gentex Block Party is a free, family-friendly celebration packed with games, giveaways, food, and live music. Arts and Culture

Gentex brings community together with street performers, block party

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 5, 2025
Feature Story There’s no better place to get fresh produce — and a lot more — than the Holland Farmers Market. If you live in another town, don’t fret. There also are summer farmers markets in Muskegon, Douglas, Grand Haven, Montague, and Saugatuck. Arts and Culture

August things to do: Big theater productions, the uniting power of music, and a Polish festival

Melody WilsonTuesday, July 22, 2025
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, lead consultant for Housing Next, leads a panel discussion. Community Development

Report: Ottawa County housing progress continues, but gaps remain for many

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event. Equity

Pride Fund expands LGBTQIA+ support across Allegan County communities

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story Small-Zeeland-Zoom Arts and Culture

June things to do: Pride events, Miss Michigan, Juneteenth, a Julia Child exhibit, and Father’s Day

Melody WilsonTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events. Arts and Culture

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 18, 2025
Feature Story Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF). Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care. Healthy Communities

Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. Community Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Hillside Learning Center in Allegan is being honored for implementing a curriculum that helps students with severe physical disabilities increase mobility and independence. Equity

MOVE curriculum is giving students with disabilities more mobility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 8, 2025
Feature Story For Les Tucker, playing Santa is about making people feel seen, heard, and loved in some small way, even for just a few minutes. Arts and Culture

Shore Story: My journey as Santa Claus and bringing holiday magic to life

Les TuckerMonday, December 2, 2024
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5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Families can enjoy the illuminated carousel, seasonal photo spots, and a chance for children to meet Sinterklaas, the Dutch predecessor of Santa Claus, on select days. Arts and Culture

Magic at the Mill returns to Windmill Island Gardens for the holidays

The LakeshoreMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Among the help available at Community Action House are cooking classes. Community Development

CAH’s Food Club to launch a mobile version

The LakeshoreMonday, October 28, 2024
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