Weekend Fun
There will be free ice cream at the Washington School Garden, 85 W. 11th, at 6:30 tonight. Afterwards, you can wander over to Pillar Church (across from Lemonjello’s) to hear Chris Williams perform a free concert on the front lawn…
Reminder: Kollen Park Crossing
Don’t forget to weigh in with your city officials about the proposed changes at the corner of 10th and Van Raalte. The city council will be appraising the effect of the temporary bump-outs this fall. Joe Dye   ([email protected]; 355-1365)…
The Week of August 24
— The Farmers Market is open from 8-2 each Wednesday and Saturday. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, children from preschool to fifth grade can have “Fun With Your Food,” presented by the Holland Area Arts Council from 9:30-12. On Sat., Aug.…
Neighbor Notes: Holiday Tradition
No one really knows how it got started—perhaps someone mentioned it or it was a group effort, or it began as a random text message sent out the night before, hastily pulled together at the last moment. All of these…
This week’s calendar
This is the last week for many of the neighborhood’s summer activities, so plan to take advantage of the fun. Tuesday, Aug. 19: American Legion Band concert, Kollen Park, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free…
This Week’s Calendar
Tuesday, Aug. 12 There’s an ice cream giveaway at 10th and Washington beginning at 7:30. If you don’t like ice cream, head to Kollen Park for the [free] American Legion Band concert. Wednesday, Aug. 13 Pillar Church offers a free…
What Do Neighbors Think of Fireworks?
July 31, 2014 Neighbors Discuss Fireworks Last Wednesday (July 23), a group of neighbors from Westcore and Washington School Neighborhood gathered to discuss the recent surge in fireworks usage in the months of June and July this summer. The group…
Pedestrian Crossing to Kollen Park
If you’ve been by Kollen Park recently, you know that the city has placed cones, paint and tape to outline temporarily the proposed bump-outs that will provide a safer pedestrian crossing. Joel Dye states that by the beginning of September,…
RIDERS RAISE FUNDS
On Saturday, June 21, some of the WSN community joined a bike ride fundraiser. This was the final leg of the RESTORING OUR CITIES (ROC) ride across Michigan. The ride began in Detroit and cross the state all the way…
Sparking Discussion about Fireworks
The 4th of July just wouldn’t be the same without fireworks. But for many folks in the City of Holland, by the time of the 4th rolled around, most of the magic was gone. Unless you’ve been on an extended…