HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 25, 2022) – Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with morning news host Dan Evans about people and organizations making a positive difference along the Lakeshore. Listen to the full podcast: www.whtc.com
Here are some highlights from their conversation on…
Michigan State University and Windmill Island Gardens partner to offer gardening classes. MSU-extension needed a garden space to show off its Smart Gardening campaign. Windmill Island Gardens needed to renovate its neglected butterfly garden. Together, the partners are sharing gardening knowledge with the Lakeshore community.
Muskegon professionals find success, happiness close to home. Why are professionals choosing to live in Muskegon? Lake Michigan beaches, bike trails, great restaurants, and an inclusive community, they say.
Holland’s Tulip Time Festival makes a strong comeback. Holland historian J.R. Valderas documents how Holland’s iconic Tulip Time Festival made a full recovery after the pandemic, with visitors experiencing innovative programming and an unexpected heat wave.
GRCC automotive program gives Grand Haven grad opportunity to shift gears. Sophia Lonnee shares how she decided that GRCC’s hands-on training program was the best fit for her after graduating from Grand Haven High School.
Community, inclusion inspire new Home Accessibility Center to support those with disabilities. A new Home Accessibility Center will serve as a showroom to give contractors and families a place to learn how existing kitchens, bathrooms, and other rooms can be renovated to ensure
those with disabilities can continue living at home.
Things to do in May
Fruitport Old Fashioned Days
Throughout Fruitport
May 25–30
Details: https://fruitportlionsclub.com/events/ofd-schedule
Yonder Mountain Live at the Deck
The Deck, 1601 Beach St., Muskegon
May 25, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Frauenthal Center 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
May 25, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25-$35
Details: https://frauenthal.org/event/dance-theatre-of-harlem/
YMCA Kick-Off to Summer Run
Grand Haven YMCA, 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven
May 28, 8-10 a.m.
Cost: $13-35
Details: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandHaven/KickOffYMCA
Spring Peddler’s Market
Church Street, between Main and Central avenues, Zeeland
May 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: https://happeningnext.com/event/spring-peddlers-market-eid3a08maivv2
Milwaukee Clipper Memorial Day Party
SS Milwaukee Clipper, 2098 Lakeshore Drive, Muskegon
May 28, 7:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $10 (free for members)
Details: https://www.milwaukeeclipper.com/events/
Greater Muskegon Memorial Day Parade & Music Ceremony
Begins on Morris Ave, ends at Hackley Park, Muskegon
May 30, 9 a.m. ( Immediately following the parade, a free Musical Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Frauenthal Center.) Free Details:https://visitmuskegon.org/event/2022-greater-muskegon-memorial-day-parade-and-
ceremony/
Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins at Main & Centennial; ceremony at Zeeland Cemetery immediately following the parade May 30, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free
Details: https://www.zeelandfestivals.com/memorial-day-parade
Memorial Day Parade
Holland, begins at Eighth and Central, ends at Pilgrim Home Cemetery with a ceremony at noon
May 30, 9:30 to noon
Free
Details: https://www.facebook.com/HollandMDP
Check out more ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column, Things to Do in May: Celebrate tulips and lavender, have some BBQ, fly a kite about ways to explore the Lakeshore.
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