HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore talked with This week, WHTC morning new anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation for the week, starting Thursday, Jan. 8, 2021.
Below are highlights of their conversation. You can listen to the full podcast here:
Health department staff, volunteers get vaccinated in preparation for vaccinating others. The first round of COVID-19 vaccines begin this week. County health department staff prepared ahead of time by getting their own first-dose of the shots.
Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility. Owners Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover are moving their three-year-old microbrewery, Tantrick Brewing Co., into downtown Allegan. They are renovating the former Long Branch Saloon into a taproom and restaurant.
Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation. Lakewood Farm & Zoo, also known as Getz Farm, on Holland’s Northside, achieved regional notoriety at the beginning of the 20th century when it became one of the largest private zoos in the nation. Now, the National Park Service has added it to the National Registry of Historic Places.
SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic. In a Q&A, Ed Garner shares how the award-winning SBDC West Michigan Region focused its attention in 2020 to help businesses survive the economic challenges of the pandemic.
Looking for something to do in January?
Meltdown Sale
Downtown Holland, Jan. 11-17
You’ll definitely want to check out the biggest sale of the (new) year. You’ll find deep discounts on post-holiday items, as well as merchandise left over from the cancellation of Downtown Holland Sidewalk Sales. If regulations permit, restaurants will join in the fun with winter-themed drinks and menu specials. So head to downtown Holland, where you can save big and shop in safety on the city’s snow-melted streets and sidewalks.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holland Museum, 31 West 10th Street, Holland
Gather your friends and family for a day of learning fun. Swing by the Holland Museum on Jan. 15, 16, and 18 to pick up your Martin Luther King Day “activity kit.” (First come, first serve.) On Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 18, check back with the Museum for a list of MLK-related activities that day. Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, they could be virtual, in-person, or a mix of both. More details at hollandmuseum.org.
These are some of the ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column about ways to explore the Lakeshore: Things to do in January: Find post-holiday bargains or enjoy the ice and snow
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