John Ball Zoo Penguins Undergo Annual Physical Exams

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 26, 2024

Veterinary staff provides care to 23 Magellanic Penguins Twenty-three Magellanic Penguins had their annual physicals at John Ball Zoo today. While the penguins’ 30,000-gallon pool was drained for…

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Zeeland’s Annual Plaiderday Chili Crawl

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 26, 2024

Nothing beats a warm cup of chili on a cold winter day, except for pairing it with great friends, live music and not just one kind of chili, but nine! The City of Zeeland, and event sponsor, Annie…

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Lake Michigan College To Present An Electrifying Spring Musical

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 22, 2024

Five performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” planned The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department brings an action-packed, mythical adventure to the stage…

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Three State And Local Agencies Partner To Explore Placement Of Cover Of Nichols Bridge

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 20, 2024

South Haven Visitors Bureau, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and South Haven Area Recreation Authority Working Together on the Project to Honor the Covered Bridge The South Haven Van Buren…

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GRAHAM NASH MORE EVENINGS OF SONGS AND STORIES

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 20, 2024

Tuesday, August 20 th 2024 Kalamazoo State Theatre Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm The Kalamazoo State Theatre is thrilled to announce an unforgettable—and unmissable—evening of song and storytelling…

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Blandford Nature Center Celebrates 54th Annual Sugarbush Festival

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 20, 2024

Blandford Nature Center is celebrating the sweet arrival of spring by bringing back this popular festival centered around all things maple-syrup for the 54th year! Community members of all ages are…

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Get Ready, Michigan! The West Michigan Women’s Expo Is Coming!

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 20, 2024

Event celebrating Your Health, Your Home, Your Style, Shopping & Fun runs March 15-17 The 2024 West Michigan Women’s Expo will be held the weekend of March 15-17 at the DeVos Place, making it the…

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Learn The Basics of Using Native Plants To Dye Fabrics With The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 20, 2024

See the plants around you in a new light as you learn about the art of creating natures dyes from native plants. A Natural Plant Dye workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in the…

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Farmers Alley Theatre Presents The West Michigan Premiere Of SKELETON CREW, The Tony Award-Winning Drama By Dominique Morisseau Starring Farmers Alley Favorite Dwandra Nickole Lampkin.

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 14, 2024

Continuing a season full of critically acclaimed productions, sold out shows, and added performances (Working: a Musical, Every Brilliant Thing, and Native Gardens), Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to…

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John Ball Zoo Offers Resources For Educators

By Kathleen Schiefler on Feb. 12, 2024

Field trips, offsite programming available to teachers, students Now is the time to book educational programming at John Ball Zoo. The Zoo offers various educational programming for inside and…

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