HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Enjoy the unseasonably warm weather this week with these activities in the Holland area!
2/19 Sunday: Free Fishing Weekend: For many, the annual Free Fishing Weekend has become a tradition – a time to get together and have some fishing fun. While some may find time to reflect while fishing, there are no limits to variations on a great theme! Experienced anglers who offer a child or young adult the chance to take their first fishing trip can provide a rewarding experience for all. People who fish tend to understand the natural aquatic network of plants and animals that help to sustain fish as well as the regulations that govern fishing in Michigan. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
2/20 Monday: Firearms, The Law, & You- This is a workshop to discuss the laws pertaining gun purchases, transport, and carry, including concealed and open. There will be Firearms Instructors, Lawyer, Law Eforcement Officer, and FFL Dealer on hand to discuss the various questions that will come up through discussion. Initially, this workshop will begin with the purchase of firearms and continue with transport, then move to carrying of firearms. This will be a great workshop to fulfill a portion of your update training, required for renewal of your CPL. Registration is required and can be done at www.MIFirearmsETS.com. 511 E 8th St, Holland; 6 PM – 9 PM.
2/21 Tuesday: LifeCircles 50s Sock Hop Anniversary Open House- Young and old will be at LifeCircles twisting and shouting. An old fashioned soda bar will be available, as well as many exciting games. LifeCircles PACE would like to celebrate with the community that has welcomed them so warmly over the past year by hosting a 1 year anniversary sock hop. Please drop in and take part in the fun. Poodle skirts and bobby socks welcome! Open house style event. 12330 James St., Suite H-10, Holland; 1-3 PM; Free.
2/22 Wednesday: Jerry Jacoby Comedy Concert- Join Fellowship Church for dinner at 5:45, followed by Jerry Jacoby at 6:30. Jerry is a fun, engaging speaker, singer, and comedian for all ages! This event is free, and everyone is welcome. 2165 W. Lakewood Blvd. Holland; Free.
2/23 Thursday: Hope College Theatre presents Love and Information at DeWitt Theatre- The Hope College Department of Theatre will present “Love and Information” on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18, and Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 22-25, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre. Caryl Churchill’s new thought-churning play mirrors the digital age and the ever-changing attention span. “Love and Information” is broken down into seven sections, each with a given number of scenes. Each scene, some only lasting a few seconds, touches on the idea of how people process knowledge. Within the production, 11 actors take the stage and portray more 100 characters. The play is ultimately about human interaction and the human need to connect and understand. 141 East 12th Street, Holland. 7:30pm; $7-$10.
2/24 Friday: Get Real Women’s Conference at Get Real 2017 – a 2-day conference for women ages 12-92, with worship, keynote addresses and breakout sessions encouraging women to experience the real life Jesus paid for: real love, real freedom, real healing . . . If you’re female age 12 or older, and you’re tired of the fake and the superficial, if you’re exhausted from trying to “do everything better,” if you’re wondering whether there IS such a thing as real love, Maybe even wondering if God is real, Or if you just need some encouragement, some girl time, some fresh perspective into who you are IN CHRIST, join us for the Get Real women’s event right here at Community. Friday night and Sat morning, we’re going to hear from inspiring national and local speakers, ordinary women with an extraordinary God living in them. 10376 Felch Street, Zeeland; 6:30-9pm; $25.
2/25 Saturday: Koffie Kletz at Windmill Island Gardens: Life in the Dutch East Indies- Life in the Dutch East Indies Most Americans are familiar with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Less well known is the story of the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) the following month. Despite Allied resistance, the islands fell within 2 months. Ralph Ockerse and his family lived through the invasion and were subsequently interred by the Japanese. In 2011, he and his sister wrote a book detailing their experience of this relatively obscure theatre of World War II. You are invited to hear Mr. Ockerse’s fascinating story on February 25 at 10am. Koffie Kletz at Windmill Island Gardens is a series of casual Saturday morning gatherings where community members learn about topics relevant to Dutch culture, Holland culture and Windmill Island Gardens. Each Kletz will feature a presentation and discussion time over coffee. These events are free to Friends of Windmill Island Gardens with a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Holland; 10 – 11 am.
