Does anyone know if the city of holland is planning any watch parties/get togethers for the world cup? I know the curragh has announced they will be having the games on, but are there any other places planning and organizing community events?

I’ll be in Holland for a few days in July, what do you think of the list of restaurants I’ve put together. What am I missing that’s a must try?

-Bowermans on 8th
-Douglas Root Beer Barrel
-Good Time donuts
-Boatwerks
-New holland brewpub

Willing to travel outside of just Holland for good restaurants - GR, Saugatuck, Douglas, etc.

Looking to buy our next home and currently in a Sable house.
The area we are looking in has a ton of new construction from Eastbrook, Interra, JTB, Buffum, Bosgraaf, Curt Moran, Baumann, and AE. I’ve seen reviews from several years ago on many of these builders, but looking for more up to date feedback. In all I just want to put my family in a home that will last. Who do you recommend for quality, safety and efficiency?

My husband and I (27F, 26M) are considering a move to western MI in the next year and hoping to find our forever spot. We will be visiting next week to scope it out (flying into Chicago, staying in Grand Rapids). We've lived in Minnesota and Texas and are really hoping to find somewhere that has a great balance of city amenities and access to nature (similar to the outer Minneapolis or Duluth area). Ideally, we would be within a 2/2.5 hour drive of Chicago or Detroit and in a town/city between 20,000 and 60,000 population with a good public school system. We want to be involved in our community and not too isolated. We sit in the middle politically. We both work in healthcare with a household income around $300-400k with an eventual house budget of $600k-1m (more interest in having land than having square footage fwiw). We’re really interested in Holland itself, but want to know where you would recommend in the surrounding area!

Hi everyone! I'm looking for volunteers to help with the West Michigan Take Steps event on June 13 at Millennium Park. This event is a walk/fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation- Michigan Chapter.

We need 35 volunteers total. 15 to help set up the venue on Friday, June 12, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Then, we'll need 20 volunteers to help set up and run the event on Saturday, June 13, from 8 am to 1 pm.

Volunteers will get free food and a t-shirt on the day of the event.

Thank you so much in advance for your help! Click the link to sign up.

Anybody interested in sandlot style wood bat baseball? A couple months back I tried to start a 40+ baseball team which did not work out. Much of the feedback I got, especially from my own friends, was that people haven’t played in years (or at all) and didn’t feel confident or comfortable. I also had several people in their 30’s (or younger) say they’d love to play. So I started looking into ways to make that all possible.

That led me to the sandlot revolution movement (https://sandlotrevolution.com).

Basically people are putting together laid back baseball clubs that are welcoming and inclusive to all skill levels. Some are big enough to have multiple teams to play each other, some just have one team that plays other clubs and some just have pickup games or get together to hit and play catch.

I’m trying to put together something like that here on the lakeshore. I’m calling it the Broken Crown Baseball and Social Club. I have no expectations of it being anything more than a social club of people throwing and having bating and fielding practice or scrimmaging if we get enough. Just a way for people to just have fun and hang out. Open to adults of all ages and skill levels. Really the only requirement I have is not being a jerk and being open to helping those who might need help. I’m a bit rusty as it is so we can help each other.

Since my post a few days ago I got in contact with the recreation department of Holland. I’ve been working it out to tentatively use one of the fields at Matt Urban a few times this summer. I’m also under the impression that the field at Schultz Park (and maybe Beery Field) down in Douglas is first come, first serve when it isn’t reserved. So between those options something should be able to be figured out.

Some links which make this seem way more formal than it actually is.

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GHx7JLBAf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brokencrownbaseball?igsh=MTAwajI1dm1qZHJpbg%3D%3D&utm\_source=qr

Interest form

https://forms.gle/7rgHFF4cp2nvqkfx5

I am spending a solo trip in Saugatuck in the near future and was looking for recs for : coffee shop, bar, a good dinner spot, best hike around the area, and best beach to pop up for the day and watch the sun come down.

Any help is appreciated. There's like not a solid Saugatuck sub reddit 😞

My husband and I are looking for a place to rent in the Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville area this summer and thought we’d see if anyone has leads, recommendations, or creative ideas!

We need to be in the area July 3–6 for a family birthday celebration, but we’re flexible and open to:
• just those few days
• a week
• a month
• or even something longer-term

We live in Chicago and both have the flexibility to work remotely, so we’re open to unique setups — guest houses, cottages, farm stays, cabins, carriage houses, month-to-month rentals, etc.

We also have 2 nature loving dogs, so pet-friendly is important.

Ideal areas:
- Saugatuck
- Douglas
- Fennville
…but open to nearby hidden gems too.

If you know of anything available (private rental/sublet etc.) or have suggestions, we’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

Greetings, West Michigan golfers!

Pigeon Creek Golf Course & Event Center is looking to expand our coaching staff for one of our most popular and long-running programs: Women, Wine, & Wedges.

We are seeking a charismatic, knowledgeable instructor to join us every Wednesday and Thursday evening, approximately 5:30PM-8PM, in West Olive. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow the game in a fun, social environment while becoming a key part of the Pigeon Creek community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skill & Knowledge: You should be a proficient player with a solid grasp of golf swing fundamentals and the ability to communicate them clearly.
• Personality: We need someone who can balance technical instruction with the "Wine & Wedges" spirit—encouraging, professional, and engaging.
• Reliability: Availability for our Wednesday and Thursday evening sessions throughout the season.

The Perks:

• Competitive Pay: Compensation is commensurate with your experience and coaching proficiency

and will be an hourly rate

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• Golf Benefits: Enjoy player privileges at Pigeon Creek Golf Course.
• Networking: Build your reputation at one of the area's premier event centers.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help golfers improve their game while enjoying the best atmosphere in West Michigan, we want to hear from you!

Please send your resume to Teaching Professional, Chris Clegg, chris.pcgc@gmail.com, to get the conversation started.

We are looking to fill this position ASAP.