The coolest event on the Lakeshore returns to downtown Holland Friday and Saturday.
Visitors are invited to downtown Holland to witness the nation’s best professional ice carvers at work as they transform more than 10,000 pounds of ice into incredible works of art at Holland on Ice, sponsored by LG Energy Solution and hosted by Downtown Holland and Holland Parks and Recreation.
During LG Energy Solution’s Holland on Ice, visitors can play frozen games made out ice, pose for photos with interactive ice sculptures, and stroll throughout downtown Holland to check out the ice sculptures on display that have been commissioned by downtown businesses. Sculptures will be on display beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, and live carving will take place in GDK Park on 8th Street between Central and River Avenues Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Holland will also host the popular Meltdown Sale on Friday and Saturday as part of the two-day winter festival. More than 30 downtown shops and restaurants will be offering amazing deals all weekend long as they clear the shelves to make room for spring merchandise, along with hosting fun winter-themed giveaways and promotions.
Downtown Holland’s popular social district will also be open during the event, allowing patrons age 21 and older to purchase an alcoholic beverage from nearly 20 participating establishments to enjoy while strolling throughout the downtown.
Downtown Holland and Holland Parks and Recreation are also partnering together to host the second annual Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K Race and Kids’ Mini Melt Saturday morning. The entire 5-kilometer course for this family-friendly fun run/walk will take advantage of downtown Holland’s snowmelt system, allowing racers a rare opportunity to compete in a winter race without worrying about snow and ice along their route.
Children ages 7 and under are invited to join the fun by participating in the Kids' Mini Melt at 9 a.m. The Mini Melt will be a .2-mile non-competitive dash down Eighth Street Market Place and back.
Advanced registration for the Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K and the Kids’ Mini Melt is required online at www.hollandrecreation.com. The race begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Eighth Street Market Place outside of the Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St. Packet pick-up will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gazelle Sports, 24 W. 8th St., and on Saturday morning beginning at 7 a.m. at the Holland Civic Center.
In-kind support for the Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K is provided by Bowerman’s on 8th, Crane’s in the City, Courtyard Marriott, Gazelle Sports, the Holland Civic Center Place, the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Request Foods, and Skinner Homestead Acres. For more event details, visit the official website at hollandonice.org.
Visitors are invited to downtown Holland to witness the nation’s best professional ice carvers at work as they transform more than 10,000 pounds of ice into incredible works of art at Holland on Ice, sponsored by LG Energy Solution and hosted by Downtown Holland and Holland Parks and Recreation.
During LG Energy Solution’s Holland on Ice, visitors can play frozen games made out ice, pose for photos with interactive ice sculptures, and stroll throughout downtown Holland to check out the ice sculptures on display that have been commissioned by downtown businesses. Sculptures will be on display beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, and live carving will take place in GDK Park on 8th Street between Central and River Avenues Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Holland will also host the popular Meltdown Sale on Friday and Saturday as part of the two-day winter festival. More than 30 downtown shops and restaurants will be offering amazing deals all weekend long as they clear the shelves to make room for spring merchandise, along with hosting fun winter-themed giveaways and promotions.
Downtown Holland’s popular social district will also be open during the event, allowing patrons age 21 and older to purchase an alcoholic beverage from nearly 20 participating establishments to enjoy while strolling throughout the downtown.
Downtown Holland and Holland Parks and Recreation are also partnering together to host the second annual Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K Race and Kids’ Mini Melt Saturday morning. The entire 5-kilometer course for this family-friendly fun run/walk will take advantage of downtown Holland’s snowmelt system, allowing racers a rare opportunity to compete in a winter race without worrying about snow and ice along their route.
Children ages 7 and under are invited to join the fun by participating in the Kids' Mini Melt at 9 a.m. The Mini Melt will be a .2-mile non-competitive dash down Eighth Street Market Place and back.
Advanced registration for the Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K and the Kids’ Mini Melt is required online at www.hollandrecreation.com. The race begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Eighth Street Market Place outside of the Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St. Packet pick-up will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gazelle Sports, 24 W. 8th St., and on Saturday morning beginning at 7 a.m. at the Holland Civic Center.
In-kind support for the Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K is provided by Bowerman’s on 8th, Crane’s in the City, Courtyard Marriott, Gazelle Sports, the Holland Civic Center Place, the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Request Foods, and Skinner Homestead Acres. For more event details, visit the official website at hollandonice.org.
Zeeland High Wind Ensemble Shines at Music Conference
Clarinet players (from left) Katherine Stevens, Claire Barnes and Skylar Hundley perform with the Zeeland High Wind Ensemble at the Michigan Music Conference at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on Jan. 24.
Saxophonists Liam Hallack and Boden Steenwyk perform with the Zeeland High Wind Ensemble at DeVos Place during the 20th annual Michigan Music Conference.
Photos courtesy Zeeland Public Schools
The Zeeland High School Wind Ensemble delivered an outstanding performance at the 20th annual Michigan Music Conference (MMC) on Jan. 24 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
The ensemble was one of only four high school bands selected for this prestigious honor, a recognition of the highest level by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA).
Under the direction of director and teacher Pujan Bhattarai, and supported by Creekside and Cityside Middle School band directors Nichole Bier, Christy Garcia, Aaron Good and Lucas Keur, the ensemble captivated the audience with their exceptional musicality and precision.
The performance featured guest soloists, Zeeland graduate Jordan VanHemert and Soorya Ramappan, adding a special touch to the already memorable event. The ensemble presented an incredible program of eight pieces that showcased a diverse range of sounds and styles. A plaque presentation took place before the final piece, commemorating this remarkable achievement. Retired ZPS band director Keith Walker presided over the performance.
The MMC is Michigan’s largest professional development event for K-12 music educators, attracting a wide audience of music professionals, administrators, and supporters. Zeeland's participation showcased the students' talent and dedication on a prominent stage, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
The ensemble was one of only four high school bands selected for this prestigious honor, a recognition of the highest level by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA).
Under the direction of director and teacher Pujan Bhattarai, and supported by Creekside and Cityside Middle School band directors Nichole Bier, Christy Garcia, Aaron Good and Lucas Keur, the ensemble captivated the audience with their exceptional musicality and precision.
The performance featured guest soloists, Zeeland graduate Jordan VanHemert and Soorya Ramappan, adding a special touch to the already memorable event. The ensemble presented an incredible program of eight pieces that showcased a diverse range of sounds and styles. A plaque presentation took place before the final piece, commemorating this remarkable achievement. Retired ZPS band director Keith Walker presided over the performance.
The MMC is Michigan’s largest professional development event for K-12 music educators, attracting a wide audience of music professionals, administrators, and supporters. Zeeland's participation showcased the students' talent and dedication on a prominent stage, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
Rosema Contract Approved
Ottawa County commissioners have approved a contract for Gary Rosema to serve as the county’s interim administrator for the next six months.
The county board on Jan. 28 unanimously approved the contract for Rosema, who had been appointed to the interim administrator role earlier in the month. No discussion took place prior to the vote.
Rosema will be paid $14,000 per month for the position, and will also receive a $500-per-month automobile allowance, according to county documents. He will be considered an at-will employee, meaning the contract can be ended by either himself or the county at any time.
Should the search for a permanent administrator take longer than expected, the contract can be extended on a month-to-month basis, according to county documents.
Rosema served as Ottawa County sheriff from 1993 to 2016 and worked in law enforcement for 42 years. He is the third interim administrator to be hired by the county in the last year, since the firing of former Administrator John Gibbs in February 2024.
The county board on Jan. 28 unanimously approved the contract for Rosema, who had been appointed to the interim administrator role earlier in the month. No discussion took place prior to the vote.
Rosema will be paid $14,000 per month for the position, and will also receive a $500-per-month automobile allowance, according to county documents. He will be considered an at-will employee, meaning the contract can be ended by either himself or the county at any time.
Should the search for a permanent administrator take longer than expected, the contract can be extended on a month-to-month basis, according to county documents.
Rosema served as Ottawa County sheriff from 1993 to 2016 and worked in law enforcement for 42 years. He is the third interim administrator to be hired by the county in the last year, since the firing of former Administrator John Gibbs in February 2024.
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