Summer Events and Concerts in Holland and Nearby Areas
A crowded slate of events across Holland and nearby venues includes free concerts at Kollen Park and Holland’s Lincoln Park, ticketed performances like The Odd Couple and Mamma Mia at Hope College DeWitt Auditorium, plus Mamma Mia at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Highlights list dates, locations, and contact details for registration and inquiries. Listed venues include the Sara Center for the Arts, DeWitt Auditorium, DeGraaf Nature Center, and Fell Mansion with times ranging from afternoon to late evening and a mix of free and paid admissions.
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American Legion
Kollen Park
Holland
Lawrence Street Park
W. Lawrence St
Zeeland
DeWitt Auditorium
Hope College
Hope
Saugatuck Center For the Arts
Culver St
Saupent Mee
56Th St
Fell Mansion
138Th Ave
Saugatuck
DeWitt Studio Theatre
DeGraaf Nature Center
Graafschap Road
Hope.edu
Discovery Center
Citizenship question on census raises concerns
The 2020 census will ask about citizenship prompting worries among immigrants and civil rights groups. DoJ argues data aids Voting Rights Act enforcement, while critics fear deterrence and ICE access. Undercount risks federal funding for states. Michigan reports 307,623 noncitizens. Officials stress census safety and security to reassure participation.
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U.S
Commerce
Wilbur Ross
U.S. Justice Department
American Civil Liberties Union
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Aaron van Oosterhout
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates
Holland
ICE
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Resettlement
Census Bureau
Michigan
Michigan League For Public Policy Project
Alicia Guevara Warren
National Association of Latino
Ron Jarmin
Lubby Navarro
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board
Navarro
Thousands rally across states over border separations and policy
The Saturday march drew thousands in all 50 states and Washington DC to protest the zero tolerance border policy and family separations. Advocates urged action as the June 26 court order to reunite families looms, stressing that the issue is a human one beyond partisan divides.
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Washington, D.C
Trump
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Holland
Dick Stravers
Donald Trump
Flores
Janelle Lopez-Koolhaas
U.S
Dana Sabraw
Lighthouse
Obama
Sessions v. Whoever
Information on foster care and immigration community events
Community events offer foster parent informal meetings at Bethany Christian Services in Holland and Grand Rapids, with dates July 2 and July 11. Immigration panels in Holland July 25 and Grand Haven August 15, plus Immigration 101 workshops in Holland July 12 and Grand Haven August 8. A July 16 letter writing session at Great Lakes Winery, and a monthly Immigrant Allies meeting July 30 at Herrick Library.
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Bethany Christian Services
Bethany
Holland
James St
Grand Rapids
Eastern Ave
Hope Church
11Th St
Grand Haven
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Washington Ave
St Francis de Sales
W. 13Th St
Lighthouse
Great Legs Winery
E. Lakewood Boulevard
West Michigan
Herrick District Library
S. River Ave
Deyoung Builds Private Task Force For City Planning
Van Beek said Friday that representatives from groups will be called in to the private task force to ask questions and provide input. Koster called for a steering committee to guide development, while the task force prepares a process recommendation for the city council in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Beek
Koster
BPW
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Gatuck
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Sara Center For the Arts
Kolien Park
Center For the Arts
Lori
Timmer
Eighth St
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van Oosterhout
Twitter
SentinelErin
Holland Sentinel
Holiday
Hte
HollandSentinel
GateHouse Media, Inc
Holland, Mich
UPS
Brent W. Morris
Sarah Leach
Bri
Steve Kenemer
Cail
MIRC
Immigrant Rights Center
Hillary Scholten
Sarah Yore-Van Oosterhout
Lighthouse Immigration Advocates
Deyoung
SentinelSydney
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