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Where to watch Saugatuck fireworks, parade and apple pie eating contest
SAUGATUCK, MI -- The Fourth of July holiday festivities are stretching into the weekend in Saugatuck. The fun starts 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 with a parade starting at Saugatuck High School. The parade will weave through downtown, ending at Coghlin Park. If you purchase a product or register...
Renovated bed and breakfast just a stroll from Lake Michigan, but hidden in the woods
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI -- Visitors looking for the cozier side of a beach vacation can find solace in a newly renovated bed and breakfast in the woods. The Forest Inn in sits among the trees, but its only a three-minute walk to Douglas Beach Park on Lake Michigan. “What makes...
Saugatuck Coffee Roaster Opens New Brunch Restaurant, Café
A Saugatuck coffee business is branching out with a new brunch restaurant and a café!. Part of the community for 30 years, Uncommon Coffee Roasters has opened two new establishments downtown Saugatuck. MALU and MALU Café sit on the corner of Culver and Griffith. READ MORE: Grand Rapids...
Jackie's Place may close after purchase by DeBoer Bakkerij
HOLLAND — The rumors are true. DeBoer Bakkerij has officially purchased Jackie’s Place Restaurant in Holland. Although business owners remain tight lipped about plans for the space, the sale was confirmed by DeBoer’s Jakob de Boer and Jackie’s Place owner Ken Kragt. Kragt did not confirm...
Filling a dream: Retro Bakery opens brick-and-mortar shop in Saugatuck
SAUGATUCK — There are yet more sweet treats in Saugatuck, following the opening of Retro Bakery's brick-and-mortar location on Blue Star Highway. The opening comes after months of work to transform the space at 3217 Blue Star Highway. The business itself launched about a year ago, when Eric Peterson of Fennville decided to leave mortgage banking behind. ...
Free weekly concerts begin this week in Zeeland: See who's headlining
ZEELAND — Soundz of Summer will return to Lawrence Street Park in Zeeland in July, with five performers taking the stage. "It's a free, family-friendly event," said Zeeland City Events Coordinator Kerri VanDorp. "Lawrence Park offers both outside seating and a covered amphitheater for our guests, so it's a really unique place to be able to listen to live music." ...
Crowds flock to beaches to celebrate Fourth of July
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Despite the clouds above in our area during the Fourth of July, beachgoers flocked to South Haven to make the most of their time off. The beaches really got crowded in the afternoon and remained packed in anticipation of firework shows once the sun sets. A green flag warning meant […]
Rock 'N' Thai announces plan to open Zeeland location
ZEELAND — Rock ‘N’ Thai is planning a third location, this time in Zeeland. The announcement came Monday, July 1, on social media, about a month after the eatery opened a second location in Grand Haven. The restaurant at 9479 Riley St. will fill the former Pearl...
Here's how to enter the Tulip Time Poster Contest for 2025
HOLLAND — Eager to see your work featured in marketing materials for one of the country's biggest events? Submissions are open for the 2025 Tulip Time Poster Contest. The annual competition welcomes local artists aged 16 and older to submit their work by Oct. 5. Entrants can submit up to three original, unframed pieces measuring 16 inches by 20 inches for $35. ...
The First Voice Generation Documentary
The First Voice Generation Documentary, directed and produced in Holland, is a nationally award winning film, screened July 15th at Hope College to kick off the 60th Latin American United for Progress Festival. Cynthia Martinez and a student share their voices. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The...
LAUP celebrates 60th Anniversary Fiesta July 15-21
It’s a full week of celebrating as Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is hosting its 60th Anniversary Fiesta from July 15-21. Experience authentic Latinx culture, discover valuable community resources, and indulge in delicious food. With live music, an artisan mercado, kids' activities, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The best part is most of these events are free to attend!
'Finding Nemo Jr.' opens this week at Holland Community Theatre
HOLLAND — After weeks of preparation and rehearsal, the Holland Community Theatre is preparing for the opening night of “Finding Nemo Jr." — an hour-long family-friendly adaptation of Pixar’s 2003 movie. The production has music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the award-winning team behind Disney’s "Frozen." Thirty-three children between the ages of...
Learn All about Conservation at the Holland Farmers Market Kids Activities
The Outdoor Discovery Center (ODC) Network will join the Kids Activities at the Holland Farmers Market tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3 to teach children about conservation fun land and water games! The Kids Activities are held at the Market every Wednesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am through August 14. The Activities are free to attend and begin with Market Story Time hosted by the Herrick District Library, followed by a fun, educational, and hands-on activity led by a local community partner. The Kids Activities are proudly sponsored by Corewell Health.
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