The Hope College Orchestra is one of only three ensembles, and one of only two from the United States, chosen to perform in the culminating Evening Showcase Concert in Carnegie Hall during the 19th annual New York International Music Festival running Saturday–Wednesday, April 5–9. The concert on April 8 will feature the Hope orchestra along with the Fresno State Wind Orchestra and the Jong Strijkers (Youth Strings) Nederland, a youth orchestra from Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Join us for a breakfast buffet at 11am with pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, coffee and juice. After breakfast enjoy activities and pet the bunnies and chicks courtesy of our friends at Critter Barn. Tickets are limited and are $20 for adults and $12 for children under 16.

Christians Uniting in Song and Prayer (CUSP) is holding a community-wide Taizé Prayer on the Monday of Holy Week, April 14, at St. Francis de Sales Church at 7:30 PM.   The church is located at 171 W. 13th St. (the corner of W. 13th St. and Maple Ave.) in Holland.  The service will be an opportunity for Christians of the greater Holland/Zeeland area to come together for meditative song and prayer as we begin the holiest week of the year. To learn more about CUSP, see their website CUSPHolland.org.

Neighbors Plus invites the communities of Holland and the church family of Harderwyk Ministries in joining them for an evening (in the middle of the week) of fun, food and prizes.  This event is a fundraiser that supports our missionary work here in Holland.   What: Neighbors Plus Fundraiser. Awesome variety of food.  Music, games and prizes. Where:  In the parking lot just outside the Anchor building at Harderwyk Ministries, 1627 W. Lakewood Blvd., Holland, MI  49424 When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025       Games begin at 4:30PM with 4+ area food trucks providing a variety of meal choices for you and your family beginning at 5:00PM Why:    Neighbors Plus is a non-profit agency that serves our local community.  We are 100% funded through the support of donations, grants,  underwritings, and sponsorships from people who have a passion for helping kids, feeding families, aiding those wishing to further their education, and providing resources for anyone in need. How:   Very simple.  Purchase your dinner from a variety of food trucks for a snack or a mix of meals, desserts, etc. (whatever your tummy craves) and Neighbors Plus receives 20% of the sale/proceeds of the food feasting frenzy items.   Bring your shark appetite.    While dining and socializing, enjoy the opportunity to play games, take a hay wagon ride through our trails, and feel free to participate in drawing and prizes.  Gates Open:                      4:30-7:15PM      Music, Games and Prizes begin! Dinner :                             5:00-7:15PM      Food Truck Frenzy – Chomp, chomp, chomp! Anchor Gym:                    7:15-8:00PM      Presentation and Prizes! ​ Come join us for fun & food.   (Which means nobody must cook or clean dishes that night.) Help support Neighbors Plus, serving our community for over 25 yrs.