An Invitation from Deb Van Duinen Hi neighbors! During the month of November, the city of Holland will be participating in a month-long community-wide read of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Hope College, in partnership with Herrick District Library…
For quite a few years now the Washington Elementary School at 11th and Maple has housed Administrative offices for Holland Public Schools and hosted a pre-school program. But now the slow mechanism of making a change is starting to roll…
Heartland of Holland is hosting a free educational seminar for the community on Wednesday, October 22 from 10-11 a.m. The seminar will be presented by Jessica Arends, Elder Law Attorney at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. and will address estate planning, veterans…
The Overnight Parking Pilot Program that began May 15, ended on Tuesday, September 30. Unfortunately, many residents have missed the deadline and continue to park on the street at night. Please note that there are consequences: –$10 for the first…
The City Council will be considering the findings from the traffic trial at 10th and Van Raalte on October 22 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall Training Room, 2nd floor. It is most disturbing to note that city officials have received…
–The Beal Memorial Celebration on September 28 brought together friends and neighbors, sharing their stories of Following Jesus’ Footsteps in the Neighborhood. Please note that the website (www.bealmemorial.org) will remain “up” so that people can continue to tell their stories…
Monday, October 6 (TODAY) is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the November 4, 2014 election. To fill out an application, go to the city clerk’s office or www.cityofholland.com/cityclerk/voter-registration or call 616-355-1301. Or go to…
Of all the things I expected to find in my garage when I stepped in, a squirrel was not on the list. But I had left the garage door open for about ten minutes… And, it is that time of…
A community event called “The Celebration” will take place on Sunday, September 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Midtown Center (96 West 15th). The Celebration (in honor of the late Philip E. Beal) will be relational, not informational … no…
Local First is hosting its first Street Party on the Lakeshore this Saturday, September 20 from 3-9 p.m. in Washington Square. The event will feature local businesses engaging a diverse community by providing a variety of food and music. The event…