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December things to do: Tours, shopping, ballet, parades and a lot of lights
Melody Wilson
Monday, November 18, 2024
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Holland artist unveils 24th annual holiday card featuring Big Red
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Monday, November 4, 2024
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Magic at the Mill returns to Windmill Island Gardens for the holidays
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Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Friday, October 25, 2024
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Vision forms for Park Township community center
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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TEDxMacatawa speakers share ideas for enriching the Lakeshore and changing the world
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Programmers help communities nurture the power of public art
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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TEDxMacatawa returns with ‘local voices sharing ideas that matter’
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
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