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…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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,…
The Holland Sentinel recently published another article in regards to the future of the Washington Elementary building. Read it here.
Join your neighbors at Kollen Park on Tues, Aug 4, 5 pm to 7 pm: 24th annual National Night Out “Going Away Party for Crime and Drugs.” Community-wide block party highlighting police/community relations and neighborhood spirit. Free, including free hot…
Washington School was what first brought my family to the neighborhood where I have lived out the last fifteen years of my life (we lived on Nineteenth Street for the first three). I was in the last kindergarten class at…
There’s even more great news about the Kid Sprint: Is your child’s bike in need of repair? During the KID SPRINT bike race this Saturday, June 13 VELOCITY bike shop is donating the time of a mechanic to spruce up…