Holland Young Professionals

Save the date for the evening of Thursday, October 23, for the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. This year’s festivities will be held at Haworth’s newly renovated corporate headquarters.

Attendees will network, enjoy a gourmet dinner, take in the ambiance of Haworth’s striking new showpiece, and celebrate the Holland Chamber and the Holland area business community.

This is a must-attend event for all Holland Chamber members! Click here to register now. Tickets are $55 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members.

For more details, please visit: http://www.holland-chamber.org/.

Volunteers are needed to assist with Holland’s fall tulip planting!  Join the community on Saturday, October 11 from 9am-noon at the Window on the Waterfront Park (Sixth and College).

Many hands make light work!  No experience necessary.  Wear your gardening clothes, and the Parks Department crew will provide the equipment and instructions.  Raindate will be 10/18/08 and be sure to check WHTC if the weather is questionable.

Via Maria has graciously opened their Indoor Garden and Taverna for this premiere HYP event. Enjoy their distinctive selection of microbrews from places as far away as Germany, California, New York but as close as Michigan. These beers are arguably the best products for their style. There will be a nice selection of delicious antipasti, breads and appetizers.

Feel free to bring a friend and R.S.V.P. now to reserve your spots at this featured HYP event. Cash bar will also be available throughout the event. $15 payable at the door by cash or check. Click Here to RSVP

Where: Via Maria

When: Tuesday, October 21st

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Price: $15 per person

RSVP: By October 15th

The Holland Farmers Market is looking for volunteers to help with the first annual “Fall Family Funday” at the Eight Street Marketplace on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The event will feature a variety of fall-themed activities and games for children, a pumpkin pie eating contest for adults, and an “extreme pumpkin carving” exhibition.

Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up, children’s activities and games, and event clean up. Shifts ranging from 2-4 hours are available throughout the day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact the Market Event Coordinator Kara Barney at barney@cityofholland.com.

Do you feel that kids are being pressured to grow up too fast in today’s “culture of cool”? Then check out “Bringing Up GEEKs: A humor filled, practical way to look at raising Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids” at the Grand Haven Community Center on Thursday, October 2 from 7-10:30 pm.

Marybeth Hicks, author of two parenting books, most recently “Bringing Up GEEKs”, syndicated columnist for The Washington Times and mother of four will speak and sign books at this festive evening that will benefit Spread the Music Foundation. Books will be available at the event.

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The Holland Area Arts Council presents Villains & Heroes Costume Party Extravaganza at the Park Theatre. Featuring the comedic magic of “The Amazing Clark,” magic show begins at 9:00 pm. Live music and libations. Food provided by Via Maria. Tickets , special VIP packages available. Adults 21 and over, please. Wear a Hero or Villain costume or pay the consequences!

Date of Event: Friday, October 31, 2008
Time of Event: 7-midnight
Location: Park Theatre

Children’s magic show matinee on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from noon to 1:30 PM. Friday and Saturday value packages available.