Happy weekend, Holland! In today’s happening-today edition: Free transit expansion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Kids Food Basket, and yoga in the park + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New route expansion: Starting July 1, Harbor Transit will extend service to Ottawa County’s Fillmore Campus in West Olive, with free rides through December 31, 2026, helping residents reach court and veterans services -- see Harbor Transit’s expansion.
Fighting hunger locally: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Holland’s Kids Food Basket Farm and highlighted a Trump administration program delivering 2 billion protein meals to 60,000 pantries nationwide -- see Kennedy’s Holland visit.
New wellness spot opens: Glo Tanning opened in Holland this week, offering skincare and wellness services like red light therapy, full-body wellness pods, and UV tanning. The first 100 customers receive free memberships -- tour the new wellness spot.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Steak-night solved: Crazy Horse Steak House keeps it classic with Black Angus steaks, legit prime rib, and craft cocktails in a modern rustic space that feels, well, like Holland. When your week calls for comfort and a little celebration, this locally loved spot delivers without the fuss.
Close-to-home escape: Oak Grove Resort Campground is the easy weeknight reset, a family-owned spot on the north side with full-hookup RV sites, modern and rustic cabins, a heated pool and hot tub, plus a dog park. It’s within walking distance to Lake Michigan and has a goat petting farm...because the kids deserve new friends.
Local fairway fix: Give your short game a little love at Winding Creek Golf Club, a 27-hole blend of links-style stretches and tree-lined targets that plays nice with all skill levels. Holland Sentinel readers keep crowning it a favorite, so maybe this week your yard can wait and the wedges can work.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Yoga in the Park @ Kollen Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Unroll your mat at Kollen Park's bandshell for Saturday morning yoga by Lake Mac. All levels, lake breeze, no culty vibes, just solid stretches and a chance to pretend the geese are your backup singers. Ten bucks, bring a towel, and your most cooperative hamstrings.
🐾 Paws Holland Scramble @ Winding Creek Golf Club | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Break out the wedges and tee it up for the PAWS Holland Scramble, where every birdie, bogey, and putt helps Paws With A Cause train service dogs. It’s golf you can feel smug about on the drive home, with company, lake-breeze banter, and guilt-free mulligans.
🚗 Second Annual Car Show @ Creekside Middle School (Zeeland) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Take a slow cruise down memory lane at the second annual car show, with the Robodux adding just enough geeky charm to balance the chrome. Expect polished classics, quirky builds, and plenty of lawn-chair banter, because small-town horsepower pairs well with good company.
🎭 Broadway Revue @ Lokers Auditorium (Zeeland) | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Think you know your show tunes? Our local theatre company debuts a Broadway revue concert at Lokers Auditorium at Cityside, all the classics without the plot twists, just voices, harmonies, and hometown pride. It is Zeeland, so yes, tickets are just $10.
🥞 Community Reformed Church Pancake Breakfast @ Community Reformed Church (Zeeland) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Bring your appetite and a little hustle to the Community Reformed Church gym for a free pancake breakfast, third Sundays only, 10 to 10:30 am. Zeeland efficiency at its finest, hot cakes, real neighborly chatter, and a half hour that somehow fills you up.
🎸 Holland Rock Show / Swap @ Silva N Sons | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Silva N Sons is turning the parking lot into a rock and gem swap, free for buyers and sellers. Expect agates, geodes, and the occasional mystery sparkler, plus neighborly haggling; anyone can set up, but space is limited, first come, first served.
🛍 Lakeside Summer Market @ Holland Civic Center | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Lakeside Summer Market at Holland Civic Center is your easy afternoon stroll, with local vendors, good snacks, and zero mall parking drama. Pick up produce, small-batch goodies, and a gift you’ll pretend is for someone else, then linger and people-watch. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Holland report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 1 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 48%
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis stately brick center hall colonial in Bay Meadows pairs waterfront living with a long list of comforts. Five bedrooms and five baths include a spacious primary suite with a jetted spa tub and new walk-in shower. A modern kitchen, gas fireplaces, built-ins, finished walkout lower level, butterfly gardens, pool, courts, and trail access add plenty of appeal.
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