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Always remember to call HBPW at 616.355.1500 to report a downed power line outside your home.

Spring and summer months bring warm weather and sometimes, severe weather. Holland Board of Public Works wants to make sure you stay safe during severe weather and storms.

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1. Stop and look around before stepping into a fl ooded area and be aware that submerged outlets or electrical cords may energize the water, posing a potentially deadly trap.

2. Stay at least 10 feet away from a downed power line and any nearby objects it may be touching.

3. If a downed power line lands on your vehicle or house, stay inside to stay out of the path of stray electrical current.

4. Never a� empt to move a downed power line.

DowntownHolland.With over 100 boutique shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs, Downtown Holland is bustling with excitement all summer long. Home to cultural a� ractions, art institutions and theatres, you can fi nd something for everyone here. And with fun special events for the entire family all summer long, Downtown Holland is defi nitely a destination like none other!

Market Chef Series.HOLLAND�FARMERS�MARKETSATURDAYS���AMFREE�TO�ATTEND!

MAY����–�THE�ART�OF�SPRING Michael Kenat, chef de cuisine of Salt of the Earth, will explore the beauty of fresh foods by creating edible artwork inspired by the famous paintings of Vincent Van Gogh.

MAY����–�JAMS��JELLIES�&�MARMALADESJoin Market vendor Marguerite Riker, owner of Jammin’ with Marguerite, as she demonstrates how to prepare a variety of unexpected recipes that features her very own jams, jellies and marmalades.

JUNE���–�MEXICAN�STREET�FOODAndy Stewart, chef instructor at Fustini’s of Holland, will demonstrate how to incorporate Fustini’s balsamic vinegars and olive oils into favorite Mexican street food dishes.

JUNE���–�COOKING�WITH�HONEYLearn the diff erence between raw honey and the honey you buy at the store as Jen Plaggemars, owner of Chef Jen LLC, teaches you how to prepare a variety of dishes that feature local honey.

JUNE����–�SALAD�SUCCESSChristine Ferris, chef and owner of the Farmhouse Deli and Pantry, will share the secrets to salad success as she prepares three diff erent summer salads.

JUNE����-�SIZZLING�SUMMER�RECIPESJoin Lauren Hanson and Kelly Minder, nutritionists with Holland Hospital Nutrition Services, as they share the benefi ts of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables and demonstrate healthy, easy meal options.

JUNE����–�VEGETABLE�COOKERYRyan Boersema, executive chef at Butch’s Dry Dock, will demonstrate various ways to prepare bountiful produce purchased right here at the Market.

JULY���–�SCRUMPTIOUS�SALADSChef Randy Taylor of the Haworth Inn and Conference Center will share tips for creating the perfect summertime salads with homemade dressing!

JULY����–�KOMBUCHA�PAIRINGChefs Tom Hoover and Ed Mennega from Hope College Dining, will present a primer on Kombucha. They will discuss how youcan make your own Kombucha to pairwith several one-bite snacks.

JULY����–�FARM�TO�GLASSDonna Sawyer, from Donna Sawyer Celebrating Life and Food, will show you how to integrate fresh ingredients into great seasonal cocktails using a simple, clean and contemporary approach.

JULY����–�HEALTHY�AND�HEARTYChef Justen Bowden, owner of Just Enjoy | A Personal Chef Service, will demonstrate simple recipes including a rustic breakfast, healthy lunch and a guilt-free dessert.

AUGUST���–�GREEK�TO�GOLearn delicious Greek recipes from Market vendor Esther Koukios from Greek To Go. She’ll be preparing a traditional Greek salad and a Greek classic, Tourlou-Tourlou or Briam…featuring their very own seasoning.

AUGUST����–�COOKING�WITH�KIDSChefs Robert Repp of Hops at 84 East, and Tessa Wiley of Salt and Pepper Grille, will be joined by their daughter Rory to demonstrate easy, fun and delicous recipes you can create at home with your kids.

AUGUST����–�THREE�COURSE�FEASTChef Justin Smith from Appledorn Assisted Living will share ideas for a three-course meal that takes advantage of the best late summer produce.

AUGUST���–�DELECTABLE�DISHESChefs Jon Woudstra and Paul Adams from Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant will share their tips for using the best ingredients the Market has to off er to create delectable dishes.

SEPTEMBER���–�FRESH��EASY�RECIPESLabor Day is quickly approaching and New Holland Brewing Pub on 8th’s Executive Chef Ma� Kirby will help us say good-bye to the long summer days with easy and delicious recipes using Market ingredients.

SEPTEMBER���–�FALL�FAVORITESCli� on Gill from Downtown Holland’s newest farm-to-table restaurant, Seventy-Six, will share unique recipe ideas that take advantage of the early fall harvest.

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Downtown Happenings.“REMEMBER�WHEN”�VINTAGE�CAR�SHOW�&��TH�STREET�CRUISEFriday, June 15:00pm - 9:00pm

STREET�PERFORMER�SERIESEvery ThursdayJune 14 – August 306:30pm – 8:30pm

HATTER�DAYS�PARTYSaturday, June 94:00pm - 1:00am

HERRICK�LIBRARY�FESTSaturday, June 2310:00am - 2:00pm

CELEBRATE�&�SAVE!�TH�OF�JULY�FIREWORKSTuesday, July 4

ART�IN�THE�PARKSaturday, August 4 9:00am – 4:00pm

SIDEWALK�SALESFriday, August 109:00am – 9:00pm Saturday, August 119:00am – 5:00pm

LABOR�DAY�TRUCK�PARADEMonday, September 39:15am

LIVE�MANNEQUIN�NIGHTFriday, September 147:00pm - 8:30pm

Holland Farmers Market.

The Holland Farmers Market brings together over 75 local farmers and vendors, food trucks, street performers, special events and more throughout the season. With the freshest food available, ample parking and fun for the entire family, why shop anywhere else? Just be sure to come as early as possible for the best product selection and bring cash! (But please leave Fido at home. Dogs are not allowed at the Market.)

Please stop by the Market offi ce, currently located in a temporary trailer onsite, for information on food assistance programs, including Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior FRESH and Project FRESH. Save gas and ride the MAX Bus to the Market!

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JUNE����–�READY��SET���LEARN!Join the staff from Holland Christian Preschool as they kick-off a summer of learning with a fun, educational and hands-on activity for kids.

JUNE����–�BIKING�WITH�BEANS�AND�BROCCOLIVelo City Cycles and Moms in Tow will guide children on a special Market bike course. Balance bikes and helmets will be provided.

JUNE����–�PLANT�A�GARDENWith help from the staff at CDS Lakeshore Head Start, children will learn how plants grow by planting a seed to take home with them.

JULY����–�KEEP�THE�WATER�CLEANThe Macatawa Area Coordinating Council will teach children about water pollution and why it’s important to keep our water clean with a fun fi shing game, cra� and other activities!

JULY����–�WILL�IT�SINK�OR�FLOAT?Children will learn which fruits, vegetables and seeds sink or fl oat with help from the staff at Rainbow Child Care Center. Then they’ll have the opportunity to paint with produce!

JULY����–�HEALTHY�BODIESWith the help from Higher Health Chiropractic, the exclusive Kids Activities sponsor, kids can learn about their own nervous system with a fun activity.

AUGUST���–�FUN�WITH�SCIENCEHope College students will help kids learn what’s hiding in their favorite foods, do a scavenger hunt throughout the Market and meet some of the animals from the Van Kley Science Museum.

AUGUST���–�FIT�AND�FUN!MVP Athletic Club will provide a fun and safe workout for children that includes ladders, cones and line drills to teach kids that staying fi t can be fun!

AUGUST����-�NATURE�SCAVENGER�HUNTDeGraaf Nature Center will bring live animals and other nature objects to the Market before leading kids on a nature scavenger hunt.

AUGUST����–�OLD�SCHOOL�FUNJoin the Holland Museum to learn how early se� lers lived off the land! Using hands-on objects from the Museum, kids can practice carrying buckets with an old-fashioned yoke and churn make-believe bu� er…then put their farming skills to the test by planting a seed to take home and grow.

AUGUST����–�MR��POTATO�HEADThe staff from the Holland Area Arts Council will help kids create a potato head using potatoes from the Market, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and more!

Market Kids Activities.HOLLAND�FARMERS�MARKETWEDNESDAYS�����AM�-������AM�FREE�TO�ATTEND!

The Kids Activities begin at 9:30am with Market Story Time hosted by:

Street Performer Series!THURSDAYS�����PM�-�����PMJUNE����-�AUGUST���

Enjoy the sights and sounds of over 20 street performers every Thursday evening while you’re shopping and dining in Downtown Holland! Musicians, caricature artists, face painters, jugglers, magicians and even aerial acrobats entertain visitors strolling along 8th Street during this performance arts showcase.

Each week is different than the next! Feel free to stroll by or stop and watch for awhile and if you like what you see, be sure to tip the performers. Trust us...you won’t want to miss Downtown Holland’s signature summer event!

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