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Neighborhood Open House

There will be an Open House at Washington School on October 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., sponsored by the Holland Historic Neighborhood Association. You are invited to an hour of informal discussion over a glass of wine at…

Keep An Eye Out …

According to Ryan Cotton, City Manager, work on the improved, safer crossing at 10th Street and Van Raalte, into Kollen Park, will begin this week. Although there have been some unexpected delays, he assures Washington School Neighbors that the work…

Good Ideas: “Extra Mile Day” Nov 1

In 2009 Sean Anderson rode is bicycle across the US interviewing people who were making a difference in their local communities. He believes “going the extra mile” is a way to create positive change in families, organizations, and communities and…

Be Informed to Vote

The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area invites the public to a local Candidate Forum for three contested races in the City of Holland. The Forum will take place Monday, October 12, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm…

A Volunteer Opportunity

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Escape Ministries:  This Holland program works to  “inspire, equip, and empower at-risk teens and young adults.” Volunteers are needed to mentor middle and high school students, to help with youth athletic programs, to assist with food pantry distribution and to…

An Invitation from Westcore

The Nuestra Casa Coordinators are having an Open House! We encourage you to come out to Nuestra Casa this week on Wednesday, September 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We’re located at 253 W. 15th St. This is an opportunity for you…

Community Garden Pot Luck

To all WSN gardeners and Eighth Day Farm folks: Just a reminder that this Wednesday at 5:30 we’re having a joint potluck at the Washington School Neighbors Community Garden on 10th St between Pine and River (next to Hope Church).…

Traffic Note

TRAFFIC NOTE:  Starting Sunday at noon, the Board of Water and Light is moving a  VERY large piece of equipment from a Lake Macatawa dock east to the new power plant. The route is from 8th street by the lake,…