Far Meadow of Childhood and a Father’s Golden Shelter
A reflective essay recalls a lifelong horizon named the far meadow atop a Ferris wheel metaphor. The writer revisits fifth grade dances, diaries, a beloved dog, and a neighborly softball game as memories converge on family protection and the guiding adults who kept them safe.
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Robbie Wilson
Talbots
Tina
Talbot
Alex
Nan
Robbie
Terry
Holland Art in the Park marks 44th annual fair in Centennial Park
Holland Friends of Art and the Holland Recreation Department sponsor a Saturday art fair in Centennial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 225 to 250 booths showcasing fine art and crafts. Proceeds support student scholarships and art programs. The event has long been held on the first Saturday in August, with FoA members designing the annual posters for the past decade, now on display at the Holland Hospital lounge gallery.
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Holland Recreation Department
Centennial Park
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River Avenue
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Holland Friends of Art Club
Holland Hosital
Grant volunteers enable theater makeovers at Holland Civic Theatre
Volunteers wielding hammers brushes and screwdrivers spent two days at the Holland Civic Theatre completing repairs funded by a Blue Sky Involve grant from Johnson Controls Inc. About 30 JCI volunteers aided wheel chair ramp work window replacements and upgraded lighting. Lynda DeCana praised the support noting additional donations from Zeeland Lumber and Repco-Lite Paints. Lori Timmer
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Holland Civic Theatre
Johnson Controls Inc
JCI
Zeeland Lumber
Repco- Lite Paints
Blue Sky
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Kids Learn Health Tips At Holland Farmers Market
Ottawa County Health Department hosts weekly kids activities at the Holland Farmers Market at 10 a.m. today with games and healthy eating lessons. Market Story Time runs 9:30 a.m. led by Herrick District Library, as part of a program linking Double Up Food Bucks and Bridge Card. Activities run Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to noon through Aug. 28 for ages 3-10, with a parent/guardian required. Market hours are 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 150 W. Eighth St. No pets allowed.
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Holland
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Department of Leisure and Cultural Services
Eighth Street
Eighth St
Candy Todd
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