HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore talks each week with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation for the week of Feb. 12, 2021. (Listen to the full podcast.)
This week, WHTC Reporter Peg McNichol talks with Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore about people and organizations making a difference. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation on Feb. 12, 2021.
Expansion gives HDL North Branch a comfy ‘living room’ feel. Now twice the size, the Holland Township facility retained its intimate feel. The $4 million renovation features study rooms, programming space, and an early literacy play area.
Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help. Holland Helpers connects those who need help with those who can offer it. The Facebook group, which is working toward official nonprofit status, is a stopgap measure for those who are waiting for assistance or who don’t qualify.
Lakeshore leaders profiled in new book about honesty and truth. Holland business coach’s new book features interviews with executives at Ready For School, Coastal Container, and the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers. GRCC and West Michigan Works! will lead a coalition focused on helping the unemployed and underemployed gain the skills needed for in-demand manufacturing fields.
Internship at Lakeshore Advantage has profound impact. At MSU, Haley Abbas was looking for a position with a company that aligned with her values. She found it at the Zeeland-based nonprofit Lakeshore Advantage.
Looking for something to do in February?
Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13: Brighten Your Day — With Art, Center Street, Downtown Douglas: What better way to shake off those “winter blues” than by shopping for art. Join the Winter Break Gallery Stroll in downtown Douglas for special exhibits, artist receptions, and “to go” refreshments. The six participating galleries — Water Street Gallery, Mr. Miller’s Art Emporium, Krista Reuter Studio, Button Gallery, Mixed Media Gallery, and Leben Art Gallery — are easy to find because they’re all on one street. Information and directions are available at https://saugatuck.com/winter-break-gallery-stroll/.
Snowmen on Main Street
Feb. 13-20: Washington Avenue onto 7th Street, Grand Haven: Snowmen made without snow? But how? You’ll definitely want to check this out. Local schools, individuals, businesses, and organizations have created snowmen using anything but snow, and they will all be on display in downtown Grand Haven. Vote for your favorite and enjoy the cozy ambiance of downtown shops, restaurants, and heated streets. Find out more at https://visitgrandhaven.com/event/snowmen-on-main-street/.
These are some of the ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column about ways to explore the Lakeshore: Things to do in February: Giving back, creativity, and fresh air on Lakeshore calendar
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