1) The Holland Historic Neighborhood Association is holding their annual HHNA members Holiday Open House on Friday, December 11, 7 to 10 p.m. Come celebrate the season with good food, wine and the company of your neighbors! To learn more about becoming a member, inquire at [email protected]
2) Big Read Events:
–Mon, Nov 16, 7 pm: “Moral Injury after War.” Chaplain Col. Herman Keizer, Jr, U.S. Army retired, looks at the hidden wounds of war; learn how religious communities can become partners in the healing of moral injury. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
—Tues, Nov 17, 7 pm: Give Back to Veterans Play Group. Family-oriented event includes reading a book, taking part in a craft, learning about things soldiers carried, and supporting vets through a service project with A Million Thanks and another local group, About Proximity, benefiting vets. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
—Thurs, Nov 19, 7 pm: Author Tim O’Brien: “The Things They Carried.” O’Brien speaks candidly about war and loss in a presentation about his book. At The Commons of Evergreen, 480 State St, Holland.