Jade Havenaar / Citizen Journalist

Jade Havenaar

Jade Havenaar is a Holland native and a life-long lover of the lake, coffee, and a good book. She’s a former middle school teacher and a published author. After marrying the boy she met in a bar and traveling the US together, she and her husband welcomed their first born and Jade happily added “boy mom” to the list of hats she wears. When she’s not writing or changing diapers, she’s probably out adventuring with her Golden Retriever, Henry.

Clogs on Cobblestone: Tulip Time in Step and Spirit

Blooming tulips, parades, wooden shoes, and swishing skirts: it can all only mean one thing, Tulip Time is here! Since 1929, the people of Holland have been celebrating their Dutch heritage with iconic Tulip Time festivities, most notably, Dutch Dance.

Tulip Time, Unwound: Tiny Prints and the Art of Slowing Down

Tourists and locals alike will be delighted by these one-of-a-kind, Holland-inspired lino prints now available at the Holland Visitors Bureau and Kin Coffee.

Turning Pointe School of Dance’s Spring Show, 'Redeemed: A Promise Fulfilled,' Is a Powerful Portrayal of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

“Sometimes there are things that are too deep for words, and that’s where dance can be extraordinarily powerful,” Kaylin Bazick, Creative Director of Turning Pointe, explained while discussing why "Redeemed" is such a moving performance, for anyone—regardless of where you might be in your relationship with Christ.

Captain Sundae Is the Perfect “Cherry on Top” to Any Holland Stay-Cation This Spring Break

But what makes this iconic ice cream shop stand out over all the rest? After all, it’s not the only ice cream shop in the Holland/Zeeland area, but for many locals, it might as well be.

Here’s the Scoop: On being an Entrepreneur & Shoveling Poop for a Living

As it turns out, some of the best entrepreneurial ideas are the stinky ones. Evan Karsten (2025 Calvin University graduate) and his team at Doo Defenders have been scooping their way to success for over one year now, and the community response has been incredible.

We All Belong Here: Hearts in Motion 5k Run/Walk and Flamingo Fun Run

On April 30th, 2026, participants at Compassionate Heart (an organization designed to build community for people with various special needs or disabilities) will be donning their brightly colored tutus, flamingo inflatables, and other pink garb for their annual Flamingo Fun Run.

Popular Mobile Coffee Cart Opens Coffee Shop in Washington Square

After sitting empty for over a year, the building that Pereddies formerly called home (447 Washington Ave., Holland) is once again a gathering place for Holland locals. Josh and Bri Orton have brought new life into the nearly 100-year-old building with the opening of Upsidedown Coffee.

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