The Second Church Recital Series Committee of Second Reformed Church in Zeeland is getting ready to begin its new season.
On Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m., the church will host a free recital with the Holland Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet for its first concert of the 2025-26 season. The group consists of five premier musicians who will present a delightful program.
Quintet musicians are Rebecca VanDeWalker, flute; Caitlin Kramer, oboe; Gary June, clarinet; Kerrissa Silverthorne, bassoon; and Greg Bassett, horn. The program includes Roaring Fork by Eric Ewazen, Wind Quintet No. 1 by Jean Françaix, and Aires Tropicales by Paquito D’Rivera.
Guests are cordially invited to remain for a reception in the Gathering Place following the performance. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity to meet with the performers and your friends as you enjoy delicious snacks.
Upcoming performances in the Second Church Recital Series for the 2025-26 season include:
• Oct. 12: Dyfay’s Guys Vocal Ensemble
• Nov. 9: Grand Rapids String Quartet
• Nov. 30: Advent Carol Sing, featuring Second Church Musicians
• Jan. 18, 2026: Dr. Julia Brown, organ
• Feb. 22, 2026: Holland Symphony Orchestra Piano Trio
• March 8, 2026: Holland Bach Society
• April (TBD): West Michigan Children’s Choir
• May 17, 2026: Arunesh Nadgir, piano
All performances begin at 4 p.m. There is no cost for attendance for these concerts which provide an opportunity to share the dedication of Second Church to share the blessing of music in a lovely and serene sanctuary setting.
Second Reformed Church is located at 225 E. Central Ave. in downtown Zeeland.
Convenient parking is available at the corner of Church Street and Cherry Avenue, with an accessible entrance from the parking lot into and throughout the building.
On Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m., the church will host a free recital with the Holland Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet for its first concert of the 2025-26 season. The group consists of five premier musicians who will present a delightful program.
Quintet musicians are Rebecca VanDeWalker, flute; Caitlin Kramer, oboe; Gary June, clarinet; Kerrissa Silverthorne, bassoon; and Greg Bassett, horn. The program includes Roaring Fork by Eric Ewazen, Wind Quintet No. 1 by Jean Françaix, and Aires Tropicales by Paquito D’Rivera.
Guests are cordially invited to remain for a reception in the Gathering Place following the performance. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity to meet with the performers and your friends as you enjoy delicious snacks.
Upcoming performances in the Second Church Recital Series for the 2025-26 season include:
• Oct. 12: Dyfay’s Guys Vocal Ensemble
• Nov. 9: Grand Rapids String Quartet
• Nov. 30: Advent Carol Sing, featuring Second Church Musicians
• Jan. 18, 2026: Dr. Julia Brown, organ
• Feb. 22, 2026: Holland Symphony Orchestra Piano Trio
• March 8, 2026: Holland Bach Society
• April (TBD): West Michigan Children’s Choir
• May 17, 2026: Arunesh Nadgir, piano
All performances begin at 4 p.m. There is no cost for attendance for these concerts which provide an opportunity to share the dedication of Second Church to share the blessing of music in a lovely and serene sanctuary setting.
Second Reformed Church is located at 225 E. Central Ave. in downtown Zeeland.
Convenient parking is available at the corner of Church Street and Cherry Avenue, with an accessible entrance from the parking lot into and throughout the building.
Lakeshore Advantage Unveils SURGE Programs to Support Startups
Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel startup momentum and scale innovation across Ottawa and Allegan counties.
These expanded offerings will connect local founders to expert guidance, startup capital, and growth strategies - marking a major step forward for the region’s innovation ecosystem.
New offerings are fueled by a Trusted Connector Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Lakeshore Advantage was awarded $300,000 over the next two years to expand its support for non-technical founders, provide funding for member-led events and product launches, and bring subject matter expert entrepreneurs-in-residence into the region.
“These new programs reflect what our startup community needs most—capital access, experienced mentors, and a clear roadmap to scale,” said Nora Vandenbrink, Director of SURGE partnerships at Lakeshore Advantage. “By partnering with expert venture studios and founders, we’re creating the kind of ecosystem where breakthrough companies can thrive right here in West Michigan.”
Two new SURGE accelerator tracks will equip early-stage companies with the tools to attract customers and capital:
• Customer Funded Startup Accelerator, led by Centered Venture Studio, helps founders validate their ideas, build early traction with customers, and get to market quickly. Centered Venture Studio’s Customer Funded Startup Accelerator begins Sept. 10. Visit centered.team/accelerator.html to learn more about this program.
• Capital Readiness Accelerator, in collaboration with A:LAB, will launch in February 2026 and guide founders in building pathways to revenue, both through selling ownership stakes and through alternative funding sources, such as grants, loans, strategic partnerships and crowdfunding. Visit alabinnovations.com/accelerator-interest to get in touch and learn more.
“If you’ve got a big idea and early momentum, we’ll help you get your next 100 customers,” said Bryce Kaiser, founder of Centered Venture Studio. “This program is for founders who are ready to grow fast and make real progress.”
Entrepreneurs looking to grow their startups are encouraged to visit lakeshoreadvantage.com/surge and follow along for more SURGE events, programs, and application deadlines.
These expanded offerings will connect local founders to expert guidance, startup capital, and growth strategies - marking a major step forward for the region’s innovation ecosystem.
New offerings are fueled by a Trusted Connector Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Lakeshore Advantage was awarded $300,000 over the next two years to expand its support for non-technical founders, provide funding for member-led events and product launches, and bring subject matter expert entrepreneurs-in-residence into the region.
“These new programs reflect what our startup community needs most—capital access, experienced mentors, and a clear roadmap to scale,” said Nora Vandenbrink, Director of SURGE partnerships at Lakeshore Advantage. “By partnering with expert venture studios and founders, we’re creating the kind of ecosystem where breakthrough companies can thrive right here in West Michigan.”
Two new SURGE accelerator tracks will equip early-stage companies with the tools to attract customers and capital:
• Customer Funded Startup Accelerator, led by Centered Venture Studio, helps founders validate their ideas, build early traction with customers, and get to market quickly. Centered Venture Studio’s Customer Funded Startup Accelerator begins Sept. 10. Visit centered.team/accelerator.html to learn more about this program.
• Capital Readiness Accelerator, in collaboration with A:LAB, will launch in February 2026 and guide founders in building pathways to revenue, both through selling ownership stakes and through alternative funding sources, such as grants, loans, strategic partnerships and crowdfunding. Visit alabinnovations.com/accelerator-interest to get in touch and learn more.
“If you’ve got a big idea and early momentum, we’ll help you get your next 100 customers,” said Bryce Kaiser, founder of Centered Venture Studio. “This program is for founders who are ready to grow fast and make real progress.”
Entrepreneurs looking to grow their startups are encouraged to visit lakeshoreadvantage.com/surge and follow along for more SURGE events, programs, and application deadlines.
Herrick Library Ignites Curiosity with Hands-On History Series
Re-enactors from the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy showcase combat skills, using medieval longswords.
Photo courtesy Swordsmanship Museum and Academy
Historian Jerry Berg of the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy, brings military history to life and makes history fun by sharing a wonderful base of knowledge, interesting factoids, and saber demonstrations to further spark curiosity in the subject matter.
Librarian Annaka Koster planned this series with the local community’s interests in mind. Following high levels of interest and attendance to previous HDL-hosted combat demonstrations and renaissance fair performances.
“This will be a great way to engage curiosities and preserve our history in the process,” Koster said. “This series also serves as a wonderful tie-in to the annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster on Sept. 20-21.”
September’s event focuses on Soldiers and Tactics of the Civil War. Berg will focus on various battlefield roles taken by soldiers - line infantry, skirmishers, sharpshooters, and more. Artifacts and replicas from the museum's collection will also be on display during the event.
October’s event explores Renaissance Mercenaries & the Military Revolution. Berg dives into the glorification of medieval knights and how payment for combat emerged. Exciting tales of Renaissance combat and the integration of new weapons and tactics from the iconic Landsknecht mercenaries will be presented.
The final event of this series is November’s Swordsmanship Showcase: Combat with the Saber. The Swordsmanship Museum and Academy will be showcasing the history, design and techniques of combat with curved sabers. This event will include live demonstrations and artifacts on display.
Each month’s program will be held at Herrick District Main Library on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the HBH Auditorium – Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. For more information, visit herrickdl.org/events online.
County Siren Test This Friday
Ottawa County Emergency Management will conduct the regularly scheduled countywide outdoor warning siren test on Friday, Sept. 5 at 12 noon, weather permitting. If there is a threat of severe weather on the test day, the test will be postponed to avoid public confusion.
“These monthly tests help ensure the siren system is ready to get people’s attention when seconds matter,” Ottawa County Emergency Management Director Lou Hunt said. “Siren tests are also a great reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you can receive information from multiple sources.”
What residents should know:
• This is only a test. No action is needed when you hear the sirens at noon on Sept. 5.
• Outdoor warning system: Sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek more information. They are not intended to be heard indoors.
• If you hear a siren at any other time: Move indoors and seek reliable information from local officials and media.
Remember to be prepared:
• Know your safe places at home, work, and school.
• Keep a basic emergency kit (water, food, flashlight, medications, important documents).
• Make a communication plan with your family.
For more information about emergency preparedness and response in Ottawa County, visit: miottawa.org/sheriff/em.
“These monthly tests help ensure the siren system is ready to get people’s attention when seconds matter,” Ottawa County Emergency Management Director Lou Hunt said. “Siren tests are also a great reminder to review your family’s emergency plans and ensure you can receive information from multiple sources.”
What residents should know:
• This is only a test. No action is needed when you hear the sirens at noon on Sept. 5.
• Outdoor warning system: Sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek more information. They are not intended to be heard indoors.
• If you hear a siren at any other time: Move indoors and seek reliable information from local officials and media.
Remember to be prepared:
• Know your safe places at home, work, and school.
• Keep a basic emergency kit (water, food, flashlight, medications, important documents).
• Make a communication plan with your family.
For more information about emergency preparedness and response in Ottawa County, visit: miottawa.org/sheriff/em.
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