🌱 What West Marine’s bankruptcy means for Grand Haven boaters this summer
Grand Haven, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Grand Haven! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What West Marine’s bankruptcy means for Grand Haven boaters this summer
- How Grand Haven’s softball team punched its ticket to the state final
- Why a silent march is coming to St. John’s in Grand Haven
Also on today's calendar: Grand Haven Pride Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy; an afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Sunday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bankrupt Marine Retailer Plans to Close 59 Stores Across 23 States (whatnow.com) — Grand Haven’s West Marine store is on a nationwide closure list as the boating retailer restructures under Chapter 11, meaning local boaters may soon lose a key supply outlet. The company plans to shut 59 stores in 23 states while keeping about 200 locations and its online shop open as it works to cut debt and exit bankruptcy later this summer. 
• Complete team effort carries Grand Haven softball team past Dakota, into first state final appearance (localsportsjournal.com) — Grand Haven’s varsity softball team is headed to its first-ever state championship game after an 8-3 semifinal win over Macomb Dakota in East Lansing. Powered by senior pitcher Lorelei Chciuk’s 15 strikeouts and big bats throughout the lineup, the Buccaneers’ senior-heavy squad believes its tough schedule and tight team chemistry have them ready to bring a title back to Grand Haven.
• ‘Silence the Violence' events planned across Michigan for Gun Violence Prevention month (clickondetroit.com) — Grand Haven residents are invited to a Silence the Violence silent march and ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal Church on June 20 as part of Gun Violence Prevention Month. The statewide End Gun Violence Michigan coalition is organizing similar educational events, vigils, and trainings throughout June, including several in nearby Holland and across Ottawa County.
📸 Around Grand Haven
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Grand Haven Musical Fountain →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:10 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Band - Park Road Revival
Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 , 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 494
8:00 pm -
Band - Group Therapy
Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 , 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 494
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Grand Haven Pride Festival →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:10 pm -
Feast of the Strawberry Moon →
Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 512 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
9:00 am -
Grand Haven Musical Fountain →
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven
10:10 pm -
Golf Outing Signup
Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 , 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 494
6:00 pm -
Band - Katy Couch & The Lazy Boys
Fraternal Order of Eagles 925 , 20 N 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 494
8:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
📣 Grand Haven Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Play n Learn at Spring Lake District Library →
Spring Lake District Library, 123 E Exchange St, Spring Lake
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Spring Lake Farmers Market →
Tanglefoot Park, 312 W Exchange St, Spring Lake
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Music at the Point – Spring Lake →
Mill Point Park, 210 School St, Spring Lake
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Grand Haven Art Festival →
Downtown Grand Haven - City Views, Ferrysburg
12:00 pm
Friday June 12
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody know where we can take an injured baby bunny?
There is a hole in its lower right back leg due to a crow taking it from a hole in the ground by a tree. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Hofma)
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time in Grand Haven. Apply here.
- CapstoneONE Search posted a job opening for Quality Manager (FORTUNE 500 Manufacturing) in Grand Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Haven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Lake
- Spring Lake Village Council Adopts $16.9 Million Budget (wghn.com)
- 13th Annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship returns June 12–14 at The Medalist Golf Club (thebattlecreekshopper.com)
Fruitport
- Fruitport library to open new fundraising bookstore at Lakes Mall (mlive.com)
- What sparked gunfire at after-prom party? Questions remain 1 month later (mlive.com)
Muskegon
- 'Save Our Light' campaign nearly fully funded to restore Muskegon's breakwater lighthouse (fox17online.com)
- 'Such great history': Hackley House preserves the legacy of Muskegon's lumber barons (fox17online.com)
Ok Grand Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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