The Plaiderday Chili Crawl is made up of 10 different downtown businesses that will host a tasting location for participants to come in and try all types of chili. Tickets are $25 and are available while supplies last at feelthezeel. com. Tickets include an event T-shirt, chili tasting scorecard and access to all 10 chili tasting locations. Each location will feature a different chili recipe, live music, in-store promotions at retail shops and suggested drink specials at participating restaurants.
Chili Tasting Locations Include:
• Heart in Home Real Estate Group Five Star Lakeshore – Zeeland, 156 E. Main
• Frank’s Restaurant, 136 E. Main
• Zeeland Fire Rescue and Zeeland Police Department at Get Togethers, 152 E. Main
• Main Street Bicycle Co., 201 E. Main
• StrEATS Taco Kitchen, 14 S. Elm
• Tripelroot, 146 E. Main
• Gritzmaker Social House, 120 E. Main
• Don’t Tell Mom Tattoo, 52 E. Main
• Studio Pink, 109 E. Main
• Public, 131 E. Main
A special thank you to event sponsor, Annie Lane Bridal and Get Togethers, and to Zeeland Bakery for providing complimentary bread at all chili tasting locations.
Tulip Time Festival Shortens Traditional Volksparade Route
The Zeeland High marching band is a regular participant in the Tulip Time Festival Volksparade. This year’s parade route has been shortened because of safety concerns.
Photo by Mark Reiman
By Greg Chandler
The Zeeland Record
The Tulip Time Festival will be shortening the parade route for this year’s Quality Car Wash Volksparade over safety concerns.
The Volksparade, which will take place on Saturday, May 10, will end at 11th Street and Van Raalte Avenue, past Kollen Park. The parade will begin at Columbia Avenue and 8th Street, then head west on 8th to Van Raalte.
The route will match that of the Gentex Kinderparade that will be held on Thursday, May 8, and will cut down on the number of street closures that are needed to accommodate the parade and improve traffic flow, Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Auwerda said.
For roughly the past 50 years, the Saturday Tulip Time parade has ended at Holland High School.
“The parade was extended in the 70’s when President Ford was in the parade and has stayed this length since then,” Auwerda said.
Festival officials met recently with Holland city leaders and law enforcement to discuss potential safety concerns in the wake of the New Year’s Day attack that took place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, when someone drove a truck into a crowd of revelers. Fifteen people were killed in the attack. As a result of the discussion, it was unanimously agreed by festival and city leaders to shorten the route.
“This was a collaborative discussion and decision,” Auwerda said. “This decision is a proactive decision to ensure as best we can the safety of the parade participants and guests watching the parade.”
Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks echoed Auwerda’s sentiments.
“When faced with questions about the safety of Holland residents and our guests, we will always choose to do what we can to keep you safe,” Bocks said.
The 96th Tulip Time Festival will be held May 2-11. Detailed program and event information for the festival is available at TulipTime.com.
The Zeeland Record
The Tulip Time Festival will be shortening the parade route for this year’s Quality Car Wash Volksparade over safety concerns.
The Volksparade, which will take place on Saturday, May 10, will end at 11th Street and Van Raalte Avenue, past Kollen Park. The parade will begin at Columbia Avenue and 8th Street, then head west on 8th to Van Raalte.
The route will match that of the Gentex Kinderparade that will be held on Thursday, May 8, and will cut down on the number of street closures that are needed to accommodate the parade and improve traffic flow, Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Auwerda said.
For roughly the past 50 years, the Saturday Tulip Time parade has ended at Holland High School.
“The parade was extended in the 70’s when President Ford was in the parade and has stayed this length since then,” Auwerda said.
Festival officials met recently with Holland city leaders and law enforcement to discuss potential safety concerns in the wake of the New Year’s Day attack that took place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, when someone drove a truck into a crowd of revelers. Fifteen people were killed in the attack. As a result of the discussion, it was unanimously agreed by festival and city leaders to shorten the route.
“This was a collaborative discussion and decision,” Auwerda said. “This decision is a proactive decision to ensure as best we can the safety of the parade participants and guests watching the parade.”
Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks echoed Auwerda’s sentiments.
“When faced with questions about the safety of Holland residents and our guests, we will always choose to do what we can to keep you safe,” Bocks said.
The 96th Tulip Time Festival will be held May 2-11. Detailed program and event information for the festival is available at TulipTime.com.
Lakeshore Advantage Honors Local Leaders
Lakeshore Advantage has announced two prestigious awards for business leaders in Ottawa and Allegan counties.
The Visionary Award will recognize Jon DeWys, chief executive officer and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, and the Standing Ovation Award will honor the late John "Jack" Richard Marquis, a distinguished attorney and founding chair of the organization.
Both awards will be presented at Lakeshore Advantage’s annual meeting on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville.
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Visionary Award: Jon DeWys
Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, is being recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. His family-owned manufacturing company, located in Marne, employs more than 300 team members in West Michigan.
With a passion for education, Jon drove the launch of an extensive employee training program, DeWys University. The employer-led program provides hands-on training and education opportunities in the technical space to new and current team members who wish to expand their skills in manufacturing.
The Visionary Award, to be presented by Fifth Third Bank, recognizes business leaders in West Michigan’s Lakeshore region who demonstrate exceptional vision, community engagement, and far-reaching positive impact.
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Standing Ovation Award: John “Jack” Richard Marquis
John "Jack" Richard Marquis, who died Feb. 25 of last year at the age of 80, was a distinguished attorney and dedicated community leader in Holland. Throughout his legal career, Jack practiced health, business, real estate, and tax law, and served as the attorney for Holland Hospital for over 45 years. Jack was deeply committed to civic engagement and economic development, playing a crucial role as founding chairman of Lakeshore Advantage.
The Standing Ovation Award celebrates Jack's selfless work and lasting legacy of service, leadership, and community dedication.
"Jon and Jack represent the very best of our region’s leadership. Their innovative thinking and commitment to community exemplify the spirit of collaboration that drives our region's economic success,” Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens said. “These awards celebrate not just individual achievements, but the collective potential of our communities. We are proud to honor their remarkable contributions."
Nearly 300 business and community leaders are expected to attended Lakeshore Advantage’s annual meeting. This event brings together senior-level business leaders, the organization's investor network, and key partner organizations to report on economic growth projects and key milestones. For information or to register to attend visit lakeshoreadvantage.com/events.
The Visionary Award will recognize Jon DeWys, chief executive officer and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, and the Standing Ovation Award will honor the late John "Jack" Richard Marquis, a distinguished attorney and founding chair of the organization.
Both awards will be presented at Lakeshore Advantage’s annual meeting on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville.
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Visionary Award: Jon DeWys
Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, is being recognized for his outstanding leadership and business acumen. His family-owned manufacturing company, located in Marne, employs more than 300 team members in West Michigan.
With a passion for education, Jon drove the launch of an extensive employee training program, DeWys University. The employer-led program provides hands-on training and education opportunities in the technical space to new and current team members who wish to expand their skills in manufacturing.
The Visionary Award, to be presented by Fifth Third Bank, recognizes business leaders in West Michigan’s Lakeshore region who demonstrate exceptional vision, community engagement, and far-reaching positive impact.
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Standing Ovation Award: John “Jack” Richard Marquis
John "Jack" Richard Marquis, who died Feb. 25 of last year at the age of 80, was a distinguished attorney and dedicated community leader in Holland. Throughout his legal career, Jack practiced health, business, real estate, and tax law, and served as the attorney for Holland Hospital for over 45 years. Jack was deeply committed to civic engagement and economic development, playing a crucial role as founding chairman of Lakeshore Advantage.
The Standing Ovation Award celebrates Jack's selfless work and lasting legacy of service, leadership, and community dedication.
"Jon and Jack represent the very best of our region’s leadership. Their innovative thinking and commitment to community exemplify the spirit of collaboration that drives our region's economic success,” Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens said. “These awards celebrate not just individual achievements, but the collective potential of our communities. We are proud to honor their remarkable contributions."
Nearly 300 business and community leaders are expected to attended Lakeshore Advantage’s annual meeting. This event brings together senior-level business leaders, the organization's investor network, and key partner organizations to report on economic growth projects and key milestones. For information or to register to attend visit lakeshoreadvantage.com/events.
Second Reformed to Hold Concert Sunday
Second Reformed Church will continue its 2024-25 recital series this Sunday with its “Rising Stars” concert, featuring a collection of young artists from the church and wider Zeeland community.
The concert will be held at 4 p.m. at the church, located at 225 E. Central Ave. Admission is free.
This program highlights the recital series' value of supporting and encouraging young musicians by providing positive performance opportunities for them as they develop and learn. This collection of "Rising Stars" will share excellent music made by strings, marimba, harp, vocals, keyboards and more.
The Second Recital Series offers free performances monthly during the program year, with each performance followed by a reception in the Gathering Place of the church. This serves as an opportunity to meet the artists and to enjoy a social time with light refreshments provided.
Upcoming programs in the series will take place Sunday, March 9, featuring the Holland Bach Society; Sunday, April 27, with the West Michigan Children’s Choir; and Sunday, May 18, with a performance of the cantata “Everlasting to Everlasting,” based on Psalms 113-118. All performances are at 4 p.m.
Convenient parking to the church is available at the corner of Church Street and Cherry Avenue, with an accessible entry from the parking lot into and throughout the building.
The concert will be held at 4 p.m. at the church, located at 225 E. Central Ave. Admission is free.
This program highlights the recital series' value of supporting and encouraging young musicians by providing positive performance opportunities for them as they develop and learn. This collection of "Rising Stars" will share excellent music made by strings, marimba, harp, vocals, keyboards and more.
The Second Recital Series offers free performances monthly during the program year, with each performance followed by a reception in the Gathering Place of the church. This serves as an opportunity to meet the artists and to enjoy a social time with light refreshments provided.
Upcoming programs in the series will take place Sunday, March 9, featuring the Holland Bach Society; Sunday, April 27, with the West Michigan Children’s Choir; and Sunday, May 18, with a performance of the cantata “Everlasting to Everlasting,” based on Psalms 113-118. All performances are at 4 p.m.
Convenient parking to the church is available at the corner of Church Street and Cherry Avenue, with an accessible entry from the parking lot into and throughout the building.
GR Arts Festival Comes To An End
After 55 years of celebrating the West Michigan community, Festival of the Arts has ceased operations.
In 1970, Festival became the first festival in downtown Grand Rapids as a grand celebration of the arts in West Michigan, inspired by the 1969 installation of Alexander Calder’s La Grande Vitesse (“The Great Swiftness”). The goal of Festival was to highlight all the arts in our area and provide access to everyone by making all performances and activities free.
Festival brought people together from all over, celebrating a vibrant and growing art community and a great patron of the arts, the city of Grand Rapids.
Since then, downtown Grand Rapids has seen tremendous growth, and our community continues to expand the ways in which it celebrates the arts. Our goal to celebrate the community was accomplished and paved the way for other festivals to develop and celebrate their cultures, including the Asian-Pacific Festival, Hispanic Festival, Yassou Festival (Greek), Polish Festival, as well as laying the foundation for communities to come together for World of Winter, Linc Up’s Rock the Block, and Eastown Street Fair, to name a few.
“We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished,” Festival Executive Director Missy Summers said. “You don’t put on an event the size of Festival without cooperation from the city of Grand Rapids, generosity of the community, and tireless work from volunteers. While we are sad to say goodbye to Festival, it is heartwarming to see the impact it has had on our community.”
In 1970, Festival became the first festival in downtown Grand Rapids as a grand celebration of the arts in West Michigan, inspired by the 1969 installation of Alexander Calder’s La Grande Vitesse (“The Great Swiftness”). The goal of Festival was to highlight all the arts in our area and provide access to everyone by making all performances and activities free.
Festival brought people together from all over, celebrating a vibrant and growing art community and a great patron of the arts, the city of Grand Rapids.
Since then, downtown Grand Rapids has seen tremendous growth, and our community continues to expand the ways in which it celebrates the arts. Our goal to celebrate the community was accomplished and paved the way for other festivals to develop and celebrate their cultures, including the Asian-Pacific Festival, Hispanic Festival, Yassou Festival (Greek), Polish Festival, as well as laying the foundation for communities to come together for World of Winter, Linc Up’s Rock the Block, and Eastown Street Fair, to name a few.
“We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished,” Festival Executive Director Missy Summers said. “You don’t put on an event the size of Festival without cooperation from the city of Grand Rapids, generosity of the community, and tireless work from volunteers. While we are sad to say goodbye to Festival, it is heartwarming to see the impact it has had on our community.”
AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Rise
Gas prices in Michigan are up seven cents per gallon from last week, according to AAA-The Auto Club Group.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is three cents more than this time last month but still 12 cents less than this time last year. Ottawa County motorists were paying an average of $3.03 per gallon as of Monday, the auto club said.
Motorists are paying an average of $46 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline, a discount of about $11 from 2024's highest price last July.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.30 million barrels per day to 8.32. Total domestic gasoline supply rose from 248.9 million barrels to 251.1, while gasoline production decreased, averaging 9.2 million barrels per day.
EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 8.7 million barrels from the previous week. At 423.8 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 5 percent below the five-year average for this time of year.
Among Michigan metropolitan areas, the most expensive gas prices are in Metro Detroit at $3.15 per gallon, followed by Ann Arbor ($3.14) and Jackson ($3.08). The least expensive gas price averages are Marquette ($3.03), Traverse City ($3.04) and Benton Harbor ($3.05).
Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com. Motorists can find the lowest gas prices on their smartphone or tablet with the free AAA Mobile app.
Ideas to save on gasoline include:
• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
• Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
• Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell's Fuel Rewards program can save 5 cents per gallon when they fill up at Shell.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is three cents more than this time last month but still 12 cents less than this time last year. Ottawa County motorists were paying an average of $3.03 per gallon as of Monday, the auto club said.
Motorists are paying an average of $46 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline, a discount of about $11 from 2024's highest price last July.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.30 million barrels per day to 8.32. Total domestic gasoline supply rose from 248.9 million barrels to 251.1, while gasoline production decreased, averaging 9.2 million barrels per day.
EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 8.7 million barrels from the previous week. At 423.8 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 5 percent below the five-year average for this time of year.
Among Michigan metropolitan areas, the most expensive gas prices are in Metro Detroit at $3.15 per gallon, followed by Ann Arbor ($3.14) and Jackson ($3.08). The least expensive gas price averages are Marquette ($3.03), Traverse City ($3.04) and Benton Harbor ($3.05).
Daily national, state, and metro gas price averages can be found at Gasprices.aaa.com. Motorists can find the lowest gas prices on their smartphone or tablet with the free AAA Mobile app.
Ideas to save on gasoline include:
• Combine errands to limit driving time.
• Shop around for the best gas prices in your community.
• Consider paying cash. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
• Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
• Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
• Enroll in savings programs. AAA Members who enroll in Shell's Fuel Rewards program can save 5 cents per gallon when they fill up at Shell.
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