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The Holland Farmers Market teamed up with its community outreach partner, Higher Health Chiropractic, to launch a new Kids Produce Program that encourages children to develop healthy eating habits by purchasing fruits and vegetables.

The West Michigan Tourist Association announced the launch of its 2021 West Michigan Photo Contest.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be offering a Backyard Stargazing virtual program at 6 p.m. July 29.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is auctioning off custom birdhouses made by local leaders and artists to benefit the region’s parks, trees and greenspaces.

The Muskegon Lakeshore Trail, the 12-mile bike and pedestrian pathway from the Muskegon River to Pere Marquette Beach, fully reopened since high-water damage closed a portion of it in early 2020.

The city of Kentwood has a full day of family-friendly activities planned for Saturday, the annual Fourth of July Celebration.

An annual Michigan-based camp for grieving children will provide support and therapeutic activities on Zoom next month.

Two snowy owls have a new home in the Forest Realm at John Ball Zoo.

The 42nd annual Reeds Lake Run will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at the East Grand Rapids Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.

According to a survey by IRunFar, the average home workout for Michigander’s lasts 18 minutes, matching the national average.

A social services nonprofit that serves youths launched an online shop through which the products teens make in its Employment Training Program can be purchased.

Miscarriage prompts flower business and avenue for community support.

Start Garden has made its presence felt in this region’s business community ever since it was founded nine years ago by Rick DeVos.

Versiti is hosting 13 blood drives within its five-state footprint on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth.

The Grand Rapids Public Library’s annual GR Reads, a summer reading program for adults, runs through Aug. 31.

The Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau launched the Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative with the purpose of creating a connection between arts and community development after the pandemic isolation.

9 design elements to turn your closet into a space you want to spend time in.

Downtown Grand Rapids will be the home of a new sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

Eion Jackson increases social media marketing and sales on his way to becoming a ‘designer to watch.’

The city of Grand Rapids ranked as the 68th-best biking city in the country overall in 2021, according to LawnStarter.