HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Each week Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks to WHTC morning-news anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference along the Lakeshore. Below are some of the highlights of their conversation on June 25, 2021. Listen to the full podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/whtcs-morning-news-podcast/good-things-on-the-lakeshore-wm-with-shandra-marti
Three women with a shared experience reconnect through Women of Color Give. Kim Koeman, Robyn Afrik, and Rebekah Bakker — all Korean women adopted by white Holland families — graduated from the same high school. Their involvement in Women of Color Give provided a catalyst for reconnecting as adults, but their shared experience expanded their friendship beyond the organization.
Five area projects receive GHACF Impact Grants totaling $308K. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation recently awarded $308,000 in Impact Grants to five community projects. The renovation of Tanglefoot Park in Spring Lake received $125,000, which will help fund the planned splash pad.
Entrepreneurs invited to submit ideas for Start Garden competition. The 100 is back. Start Garden’s competition invites aspiring entrepreneurs to submit a video describing their ideas — as many as they like. The 100 finalists chosen in July will need to refine their ideas in preparation for judging at the Demo Day competition in October.
SURGE Celebration brings start ups, supporters together after a year apart. More than 100 people gathered in Holland for the SURGE Celebration outside the Holland Civic Center. The entrepreneurial support organization managed by Lakeshore Advantage was marking its fifth anniversary.
Classes still available for GRCC’s second summer semester. Classes remain available during Grand Rapids Community College’s second seven-week summer semester, which starts June 29. GRCC has availability in programs including computer information systems, business administration, math, biology, and psychology.
Michigan Reconnect helps more than 1,100 students attend GRCC tuition-free. More than 1,100 students are attending Grand Rapids Community College through the Michigan Reconnect program. Participants in the program, which has accepted 70,000 Michiganders statewide, can work toward an associate degree or a career skills certificate — in some cases tuition-free.
Seinfeld fan creates ‘anti-Newman’ technology for home bottle returns in Michigan. Inventor and Seinfeld fan Dr. Nathan Arnold says his Nessie Solutions employs “anti-Newman” technology. The Spring Lake entrepreneur hopes his home deposit return system helps change perceptions about recycling.
Things to do in June:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 2021: Grand Haven Art Festival: Located in the first three blocks of Washington Avenue in downtown Grand Haven. Stroll through this vibrant outdoor art gallery on Grand Haven’s main thoroughfare, where more than 100 artists will be showcasing their artwork and creative talents for the 60th year. Details at https://visitgrandhaven.com/event/grand-haven-art-festival/
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Saturday, June 26 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27; Muskegon Lakeshore Art Festival (LAF) in downtown Muskegon: This art festival has booked nearly 200 fine art and craft exhibitors and is preparing for a celebratory way to safely bring the community back together. Sunshine Artist Magazine, a national publication, has featured LAF for the past six years as one of the Top 200 Festivals in the country, based on artist votes. The event is hosted by the Muskegon Downtown Development Authority. Free, but bring cash if you plan to support local artists. More details at lakeshoreartfestival.org
Check out more ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column about ways to explore the Lakeshore: Things to do in June: Car shows, festivals, concerts and musicals.
