Zeeland Day of the Young Child draws hundreds of families
The Zeeland event at Cityside Middle School featured Ready for School booths and crafts for kids while parents received a bilingual calendar with area activities. Facilitator Febe Gomez spoke to families about the program as Mike Kolean highlighted community outreach and recreation opportunities.
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Volunteer Spotlight Lifts Spirits at Lakeshore LifeWorks
Penny Peers of Holland volunteers at Lakeshore LifeWorks a nonprofit housing and mentoring young men ages 18 to 21. Residents share a home on an 11 acre property with two house parents while monthly gatherings foster belonging. Berens emphasizes food, presence, and love as pathways to help these youths become productive adults.
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Lakeshore LifeWorks seeks funding for transitional housing program
Lakeshore LifeWorks in Holland Michigan serves young men aged 18 to 21 aging out of foster care with a mission to restore lives through safe homes and relationships. The nonprofit founded in 2013 by Rick and Lisa Mannes operates on an $80,000 annual budget with 88 percent toward programming and relies on private donations.
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Loretta Lynn and Catherine Dent Birthday Updates
Loretta Lynn is 86, Catherine Dent is 53, and Christian Alexander is 28 as listed in a brief social update noting ages of the individuals.
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Lit club final meeting features history of suffrage era
The Woman's Literary Club concluding its season holds a spring luncheon on Tuesday April 17 at the Double Tree Hotel 650 E 24th St. Social time starts 1130 with luncheon at noon Members and guests are asked to wear hats The program features Deborah Schakel in period dress about Anna Coatsworth Post founder of the club and Connie Laker VerHulst discussing a Holland museum exhibit Atmosphere of Distinction covering the suffrage movement in West Michigan.
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Resthaven selects Deedre Vriesman as new president and CEO
Resthaven board announces Deedre Vriesman will become president and chief executive officer, replacing Charlie Vander Broek who retires in May after 20 years. Vriesman begins April 30 and brings extensive senior care leadership from Samaritas Grand Rapids and prior administration of a 125 bed facility. Resthaven, a Holland based nonprofit faith based senior care provider serving 300 plus seniors, has operated for 73 years with offices at 948 Washington Ave. Holland.
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Family grubs the credit? a readers letter asks why
Dear Wondering notes family bragging about relatives achievements. The columnist says such claims imply ownership of another person’s success and DNA, diminishing the individual’s effort and the other side’s heritage. Apology not addressed directly, but advises mindful, respectful comments.
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