HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks about people and organizations making a difference in West Michigan. Here are highlights of her conversation with WHTC’s morning news anchor Peg McNichol on June 4, 2021. (Listen to the full podcast.)
First lady’s Michigan visit puts the spotlight on GRCC’s vaccination efforts. During a tour of the Grand Rapids Community College campus in late May, First Lady Jill Biden highlighted the college’s achievements in helping students and community members get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S. The $66,625 Grand Haven Area Community Foundation grant will fund research aimed at determining if the Momentum Center’s community-based model can be replicated in other municipalities across the nation. The center’s program focuses on fostering a sense of community to help disenfranchised people experience healthy relationships.
GHACF awards more than $1M in one year for those most impacted by COVID-19. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has provided more than $1 million in relief to support individuals, families, and for-impact partners most affected by COVID-19.
Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club forms to host events benefiting local charities. The new nonprofit is hosting its inaugural race series this year. The June 12 and Aug. 28 events will be held on Mona Lake at Ross Park and will benefit the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.
All aboard: Muskegon sailing school offers adventure, excitement. The Muskegon Junior Sailing Program is offering kids 6 to 18 a four-day learning experience that provides adventure while learning. One parent says each of her four sons enjoyed the program and learned responsibility and self-reliance while working with others on board.
Things to do in June: Car shows, festivals, concerts and musicals. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF), one of Michigan’s largest public community organizations, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of community engagement activities this year.
Things to do in June
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 5: Saugatuck-Douglas-Laketown Trail Scramble, 95 Blue Star Highway, Douglas: Celebrate National Trails Day, now in its 28th year. Pick up your “Trail Card” and instructions between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and then visit any of the selected trails. Get your card stamped at three or more trails and the coupons on the back of your trail card become valid. Get your card stamped at six or more trails and you will be entered into a drawing to win some terrific prizes. What better way to enjoy nature and, maybe, win some cool stuff? Pick up a trail card at the above address. Free. Details: radarhill.club/trails-day.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 10-12; 13th annual Antique Farm Power Club Tractor and Engine Show, Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights-Ravenna Road, Fruitport: Looking for something new and different? How about tractor pulls, a Model A swap meet, flea market, food vendors, toy displays, antique farm equipment demonstrations, a “valve cover” car derby, as well as a tractor/truck parade. And if that’s not enough, you can enjoy farm equipment demonstrations and exhibits, watch a blacksmith forge his wares, and learn about threshing, baling, and corn shelling. If you want to spend the night, camping is available for $10 a night. Admission $5 (suggested donation); children 12 and younger admitted free. Details at www.antiquefarmpowerclub.biz.
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.
