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Flowers in full bloom ahead of Holland tulip festival, despite early arrival
Tulips are in full bloom in Holland as the city prepares for its annual tulip festival. Warmer temperatures during the winter and spring can make it difficult to predict when they will bloom. The flowers have been in full bloom for nearly two weeks but organizers are hopeful they will...
‘You can’t buy this on Amazon.’ Holland’s Dutch Dancing costumes stay true to 19th century heritage
HOLLAND, MI -- Four months of 80-hour work weeks all culminate for 12 minutes of dancing to kick off Holland’s Tulip Time Festival. Before a single wooden clog hits the street Dutch Dance Director Jenn Ryckbost inspects every detail. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Dr. Rolf’s Barbecue opening new waterfront location in Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE, MI - Spring Lake native Judy Hissom is bringing Dr. Rolf’s Barbecue back to her hometown this month. The new location is situated right on the water in the former Old Boy Boys’ Brewhouse at 971 W. Savidge St., with the grand opening celebrations scheduled for the week of May 7 to kick off an inaugural summer in the spot.
Urban Sketchers West Michigan continues local growth, provides outlet to local sketchers
HOLLAND — Marcia Schrotenboer’s start in sketching goes back to her time as the activity director at Freedom Village. While there, one of her residents would do sketches when they would travel. No matter where they went, that resident carved out time to sketch her memories of the trip.
Tulips are blooming at Windmill Island Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Tulips seem to be blooming everywhere in West Michigan right now, but no place has more tulips than Holland!. Tulip Time kicks off this weekend, so we’ve got Matt from Windmill Island Gardens here along with Gwen from Tulip Time, to talk about this year’s celebrations and how you can make your way through the construction.
Holland Christian set to perform ‘Little Women’ this weekend
HOLLAND — Dozens of student performers at Holland Christian High School are preparing to take the stage. The HCHS theater department will perform “Little Women” this weekend. Performances run 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4, at the Holland Christian High School Auditorium. Tickets are available, both for in-person...
Chalk the Walk happening this weekend
Grand Haven’s Centertown and Mainstreet will be hosting a new event called “Chalk the Walk” on Saturday, where artists of all ages and skill levels can draw on the Centertown sidewalks. Artists will draw from 10 a.m. to noon, and judging will take place around 1 p.m....
Letters to the Editor: Mount Pisgah aptly named
When I was just a youngster, I lived most of my life around Lake Mac (Black Lake), fishing, swimming, hiking or just about anything my imaginative mind could cook up. I also found plenty of time to hitchhike to Ottawa Beach (Holland State Park) and hang out there for the day. Life was good and I grew up at the right time with lots of freedom, very little to be afraid of.
Class Act: Jennifer Gwinnup
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. This month's Class Act winner puts heart in art! Jennifer Gwinnup is an art teacher for Spring Lake Public Schools and is often praised for the involvement she invests in the personal lives of her students. Congratulations to Jennifer for being nominated and selected as an educator making an impact in West Michigan.
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