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. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation for the week starting Aug. 11, 2021. Listen to the full podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/whtcs-morning-news-podcast/good-things-on-the-lakeshore-with-shandra-marti-21
GRCC offers incentive for fall students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Grand Rapids Community College fall semester students who have already received the vaccine or who are fully vaccinated by Nov. 15 will receive a $200 credit on their RaiderCard accounts. GRCC also plans on-campus vaccination clinics and is requiring face coverings when indoors on campus.
Holland Hospital partners with U-M Health to fight strokes along the Lakeshore. Holland Hospital, in partnership with Metro Health — University of Michigan Health, will soon offer a life-saving procedure to treat acute strokes. A team from both medical facilities has been training for a year to perform neurothrombectomy, which involves the surgical removal of a blood clot from a blood vessel.
Mariachi celebration coming to Kollen Park. Symphony orchestras originated in Europe and typically play European music, but the Holland Symphony Orchestra and others are trying to step outside that box and attract new audiences.
Grab a $1 coffee or treat as reimagined Momentum Café opens. The reopened Momentum Café in Grand Haven has a larger menu and a new manager. Joe Carmolli brings a wealth of experience in foodservice and education to the reimagined café, and is providing expanded training for volunteers.
Student’s survey reveals how young people feel about COVID-19 vaccine. Ava Devanney conducted a survey of a dozen friends to get an idea about how young people feel about the COVID-19 vaccine. The 12-year-old discovered how much parents influence those perspectives.
Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses. Social districts allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages that can be consumed in publicly owned common areas. Proponents say this makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops.
Good things to do in August
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 11-14; Unity Christian Music Festival: Michigan’s Largest Christian Music Festival is at Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake. Details and schedule, visit www.UnityMusicFestival.com
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 13-14; Coopersville Car Show: Downtown Coopersville Details at www.coopersvillecarshow.com
1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, (Rain date: Aug. 22) Art for the Parks. Grand Ravines North County Park, 9920 42nd Ave., Jenison: The Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective is holding a pop-up sale to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation. A wide range of visual arts will be available for purchase; a portion of all sales will go to support county parks. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than enjoying nature and the talents of regional artists … and supporting a great cause. Cost $5 donation suggested; cash bar. https://www.facebook.com/events/grand-ravine-north/art-for-the-parks/207372541206013/Details:
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14: Downtown Holland sidewalk sales. Details: https://www.downtownholland.com/events/2021/sidewalk-sales/
5:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, ; live turtles from John Ball Park Zoo at Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Details at lakeshoremuseum.org
8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; Hey 5K Run/Walk in downtown Muskegon. Details at heyradio.com
9 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 14; Ugotta Regatta, Yacht Basin Marina, Holland. Details: www.vanderleekcup.com
noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; NAPA Anything with an Engine Show, 6525 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. Details: https://tinyurl.com/3r85bw3c
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Artisan Market at Holland Town Center, 12330 James St., Holland. Details: www.macatawamarketplace.com
7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14; Mariachi Celebration with the Holland Symphony Orchestra, Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland. Free, bring your own chairs or blankets, Picnics OK, alcohol is not allowed in the park. Learn more: hollandsymphony.org
Dusk, Saturday, Aug. 14; Fifth Annual Movie in the Park at Coghlin Park, 60 Griffith St., Saugatuck. Learn more: saugatuck.com/events
Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 18-22; Michigan Fiber Festival 2021: Michigan’s largest sheep-and-wool festival; Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan. Details at www.michiganfiberfestival.info
Check out more ideas in Sally Laukitis’ monthly column about ways to explore the Lakeshore: August Things To Do Along the Lakeshore: Festivals and family movie nights, art shows and 5Ks.
