HOLALND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore , talks with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNicho about people and organizations making a difference along the Lakeshore. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation for the week of May 28, 2021.
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Groundworks, HDL’s ‘incubator for creativity,’ reopens. Coordinator Dan Zuberbier says Herrick District Library’s Groundworks is “a place for ideas.” HDL cardholders may sign up for one-on-one sessions with Zuberbier or open hours to create, learn, or work on a project using library equipment.
GRCC’s free college prep classes comes with $500 stipend. GRCC’s Bridges to College — Raider Ready program is adding a $500 stipend for students who attend the free college prep sessions this summer. Classes begin in June.
GHACF celebrates 50 years with activities throughout the year. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF), one of Michigan’s largest public community organizations, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of community engagement activities this year.
SURGE marks five years of launching startups. SURGE is marking five years of being a resource for entrepreneurs launching new businesses. Lakeshore Advantage’s SURGE Celebration on June 17 will include an opportunity for people to pitch their business idea for Start Garden 100.
Kaja Thornton Hunter ‘overcoming barriers’ in her community with full-circle moments. Kaja Thornton Hunter, head of the nonprofit Overcoming Barriers, developed a passion and love for those with disabilities. Entrepreneur Thornton Hunter also created Kaja’s Flavor Packs to bring the beloved flavor of a Southern crab boil to Muskegon.
Convention center opens, setting up Muskegon as a year-round destination. With its first event described as “a record-breaking show,” Muskegon’s VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center is generating excitement in downtown Muskegon. The 37,700-square-foot facility will be ideal for conventions, conferences, meetings, trade shows, and larger social events, Muskegon Chamber officials say.
Kavy Lenon is an advocate for her community on and off the job. As a supplier diversity manager at Meijer, Kavy Lenon works to improve Meijer’s partner diversity for internal and external processes. Nicknamed “Wonder Woman,” she also brings her ample energy and passion to her work as an advocate for minority populations in West Michigan and beyond.
Doctor shares how her practice, West Michigan navigated the pandemic. Dr. Beth Peter, a physician at Lakewood Family Medicine in Holland, says COVID-19 brought a year like no other for those in the medical field. She describes the pandemic’s effects on her work, her family, and her community.
What to do in May
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 28 to 31; Out of the Barn Pop-Up, 9637 48th Ave., Allendale’ free to attend, expect to spend money while shopping ’til you drop in the fresh air during Memorial Day weekend. More than 50 local artists and crafters, and a few direct marketers, will be showcasing their wares in socially distanced tents. More details at stayhappening.com.
Anytime you please, Historic Walking Tours: Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Saugatuck/Douglas; freeet out and enjoy the Lakeshore. And a great way to do that is to take a self-guided walking tour and learn a little history as you go. You never know what you might discover. Find out more at these websites:
Grand Haven – visitgrandhaven.com
Holland – holland.org/holland-walking-tour
Muskegon – frommichiganwithloveblog.com
Saugatuck/Douglas – sdhistoricalsociety.org
Check out more ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column about ways to explore the Lakeshore: Things to do in May: Celebrate Tulip Time, take a walking tour, or try food truck cuisine.
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