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Hello Holland! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Pinwheel kitchen’s second spot, Walk the Beat, and back to school bash + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Comfort food on the move: Born at New Holland Brewing in 2009, Pinwheel Kitchen will open its second spot in Hudsonville’s Terra Square by fall, serving takeout with sweet and savory pinwheels -- see the pinwheel opening.
A lakeside getaway awaits: With summer fading, the pick is Grand Haven State Park’s Modern Campground in nearby Grand Haven, offering boardwalk access to restaurants, the musical fountain, and sunset pier views -- get the reservation details.
Community music celebration: Grand Haven’s Walk the Beat returns Saturday, Aug. 8, with 50 bands on the east side, text-to-vote “Best Band,” and a $5,000 raffle benefiting Walk the Beat’s programs -- catch the band lineup.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local style upgrade: JB and Me nails that casual-meets-polished sweet spot, with daily new arrivals, standout denim from Pistola, Kut from the Kloth, Liverpool and Hudson, plus shoes, jewelry, beauty and home finds. It’s family-run through three generations, and the JB Stylebox delivers curated looks if you’d rather skip the fitting room chaos this week.
Instant lake therapy: Whether you need a five-minute mental reset or a full golden-hour photo op, Big Red Lighthouse delivers peak Holland vibes. Stroll for boat-watching, soak up the lake breeze, snap that punchy red-on-blue shot, then pretend it was just a casual walk and not your personality today. Check it out.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎒 Back to School Bash @ Ridge Point Community Church | Wednesday (8/5) at 5:30 PM – School’s creeping back, so let’s squeeze in one more kid-energy burn with burgers, dogs, carnival games, bounce houses, and obstacle courses. It is free, community friendly, and they're handing out backpacks. Call it bedtime prep disguised as summer fun.
🍔 Summer Nights in the Heights @ Holland Heights Church | Wednesday (8/5) at 5:30 PM – Summer evenings call for a free supper on the front lawn, neighborly catching up, and kids running around like it’s 1995. Celebrate Holland Heights with all-ages activities, easy conversation, and comfort food that costs nothing, tastes great, and somehow avoids a committee meeting.
🥤 Raise A Mug - National Root Beer Float Day! @ Holland Area Arts Council | Thursday (8/6) at 5:00 PM – If you needed an excuse to drink dessert in public, National Root Beer Float Day works. Expect root beer floats, music, hands-on art, and ceramic keep-the-mug upgrade, with proceeds to Community Action House and Holland Area Arts Council. Kids 12 and under are free.
🥳 Love Your Neighbor Block Party @ Love Your Neighbor (Hudsonville) | Thursday (8/6) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re here for the free food or to supervise the bounce house from a safe distance, the annual neighborhood block party is celebrating America’s 250th in full red, white, and blue. Expect live music, yard games, kids’ activities, and raffles, plus easy small-town vibes.
♟ USCF Rated & Scholastic Chess Club Tournament – August 8, 2026 @ Holland Charter Township Community Center | Saturday (8/8) at 9:15 AM – Sharpen your openings at a USCF-rated, scholastic-friendly chess tournament that keeps it local and low cost. Volunteers run the show, with fees covering the room, ratings, supplies, and the Holland Chess Club. Some sets and clocks available, but bring your own, and your patience.
🐄 Fellinlove Farm's I Spy Adventure @ Fellinlove Farm | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – Think you can still spot a rainbow without an app? Out at Fellinlove Farm, a 3/4-mile trail becomes an I Spy hunt with hidden treasures, animals, pond play, crafts, and a prize bag. Bring the grandkids, or just your inner child.
🏃 Heights of Hope 5k & 1.5 Mile Fun Run @ Calvary Reformed Church, C.A.M.P. | Saturday (8/8) at 5:30 PM – If your knees remember the 80s, this decades-themed run is your lane. Do the 5k or a breezy 1.5, trot with Flash the Flamingo, then refuel with pulled pork, blueberries, Biggby coffee, and ice cream. Costumes, cheers, and small-town bragging rights included.
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07 — Holland report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 61%
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 77%
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. This house is wildJust steps from Lake Michigan, this custom-built Scenic Shores home pairs timeless character with rare private beach access. Inside, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths are wrapped in rich wood floors, tray ceilings, stained glass transoms, and skylights. The spacious kitchen, butler’s pantry, cozy bookshelves, heated driveway, oversized garage, and playful hideaway above the garage add standout charm.
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