December Teens Terrarium and Winter Walks at Local Centers
A string of events at area venues includes a December 26 Terrarium workshop for teens at Herrick District Library, a Keep it Active Winter Walk at Hemlock Crossing with $5 to $10 admission, an Elephant and Piggie visit at Holland Township Fire Station, and Welcome Winter Walk at Outdoor Discovery Holland with registration and fee. Other listings include a Live Nativity at Critter Barn and a Cupcake Wars session at Herrick Library with free admission.
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Hemlock Crossing
Miottawa
Critter Barn
Adams St
Zeeland
Critterbarn
Herrick District Library
S. River Ave
Herrickd
Holland Township
James St
Hernckdl
Holland
December 28 Live Nativity and Winter Wildlife events in Holland
The Critter Barn hosts a 5:30 p.m. Live Nativity on December 28 with an 11 a.m. visit at Herrick District Library. Winter Wildlife at Outdoor Discovery Center runs 1 a.m. with a $5 registration and food donations welcome. Live Birds of Prey at 2 p.m. is free, both at 4214 56th St Holland, details at outdoor discovery.org.
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Critter Barn
Adams St
Zeeland
Critterbarn
Herrick District Library
S River Ave
Herrickdl
Discovery Center
56Th St
Holland
Critterbarn.org
Winter Night Hike and New Years Luau Events Nearby
A December 30 winter night hike runs 6 to 7 30 p m at Grand Ravines North 9920 Fillmore St Jenison with free entry and snowshoe rental 5 to 10 dollars The Winter Scavenger Hunt takes place noon to 4 p m at DeGraaf Nature Center 600 Graafschap Road for 3 dollars The New Years Luau is noon to 3 p m at Holland Community Aquatic Center 550 Ave with 6 50 admission and a tree for children under 2 Also Live Nativity 11 a m at Zeeland 9275 Adams St Hot Chocolate at the Feeders 10 a m to noon at Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St Holland Free contact Lori Timmer at holland sentinel or 54 W Eighth St Holland MI 49423 for event submissions.
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Grand Ravines North
Fillmore St
Jenison
Miottawa
DeGraat Nature Center
Graafschap Road
Luau
Holland Community Aquatic Center
Ave
Hollandaquaticcenter
Critter Barn
Adams St
Zeeland
Critterbarn
Outdoor Discovery Center
56Th St
Holland
BPW eyes 16 acre waterfront site as coal plant ends
The Holland Board of Public Works has wound down the JDY coal plant on 64 Pine Ave and is planning a citywide engagement to chart a long term vision for the 16 acre waterfront parcel. BPW aims to start a study this summer with multiple municipalities and the Holland City Council to decide whether the structure stays or is demolished and how the land could be put to use.
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JDY
Pine Ave
BPW
Koster
Holland
Holland Energy Park
Holland City
Pioneer of power shaping Holland's electric roots
James DeYoung's influence on Holland's BPW is highlighted as the plant JDY reflects his lifelong role guiding the city's electric utility. A 1940s pamphlet cited DeYoung's lasting impact on BPW's early development and progress.
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James DeYoung
City OF
Holland
Koster
DeYoung
JDY
BPW
Hoekstra faces scrutiny over comments on 2015 chaos
The article recalls Hoekstra’s 2015 remark blaming a "secret jihad" for chaos. After Trump named Hoekstra to a post, de Volkskrant noted the pick as a Dutchman from the Netherlands of the '50s. Sophie in ’t Veld urged cooperation while warning Hoekstra’s roots lie in a nation valuing tolerance and inclusion.
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Hoekstra
Trump
de Volkskrant
Netherlands
Sophie In ‘T
Veld
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Sydney Smith
Sentinel
Holland Sentinel
GateHouse Media, Inc
Holland, Mich
UPS
Her Brent W. Morris
Sarah Leach
James Briggs
Steve Kenemer
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First Reformed Church
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