🌱 How a Zeeland West alum just rewrote Trine’s golf record book

Good morning to you Zeeland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Zeeland West alum just rewrote Trine’s golf record book

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime at Howard Miller Public Library and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do birds learn how to fly ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A severe afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Zeeland West grad Rylee Smith making history in MIAA golf at Trine (hollandsentinel.com) — A standout Zeeland West High School alum is rewriting the record books for Trine University women’s golf, earning MIAA medalist honors and All-Region recognition while setting multiple scoring records. Her success keeps Zeeland’s name prominent in Division III golf and highlights how local high school talent can thrive on the collegiate stage.
   

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📸 Around Zeeland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zeeland

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 10

• Tween Dino Jeepardy →
  Howard Miller Public Library, 14 S Church St, Zeeland
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday June 11

• Preschool Storytime at Howard Miller Public Library →
  Howard Miller Public Library, 14 S Church St, Zeeland
  10:00 am
• Visit The Farm! →
  Critter Barn, 2950 80th Ave, Zeeland
  10:00 am
• Five Senses on the Farm (ages 3-5) →
  Critter Barn, 2950 80th Ave, Zeeland
  10:00 am
• Music on Main →
  Downtown Zeeland, 130 E Main Ave, Zeeland
  6:00 pm
• Gravel Group Ride — Main Street Bicycle Co. →
  Main Street Bicycle Company, 201 E Main Ave, Zeeland
  6:30 pm

Friday June 12

• Toddler Laptime →
  Howard Miller Public Library, 14 S Church St, Zeeland
  10:00 am

Saturday June 13

• USA Premier and N1L Soccer Tryouts →
  Helder Park Soccer Fields, Helder Park Trail, Zeeland
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 9

• Kelly’s Bar And Grill – Holland – PlayList →
  Kelly's Bar & Grill, 977 Butternut Dr, Holland
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Open Play at Holland Playland →
  Holland Playland, 446 W 40th St, Holland
  9:00 am
• Camp Action Day Camp at Action Wake Park →
  Action Wake Park, 3320 Hudson Trails Dr, Hudsonville
  9:30 am
• 2026 Market Kids Activities →
  Holland Farmers Market, 150 W 8th St, Holland
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• West Michigan Quilters Guild is excited to host our Quilter2Quilter Sale on June 12 and 13!
  8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Saturday Cash or Checks Shop a wide selection of quilting and crafting supplies, including pre-cut quilting… (Nextdoor Vriesland)

• Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Batch Maker in Zeeland. Apply here.
• Plascore, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - Panels (3rd Shift) in Zeeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zeeland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Holland

• Holland street performer series nears 2026 summer season (woodtv.com)
• Operation Laundry brings elevated laundromat experience to Holland (fox17online.com)
• Holland restaurant cited for 'large' build up of grease, debris (hollandsentinel.com)

Hudsonville

• Unity Christian's hot bats, Sparta's no-hitter headline Grand Rapids-area softball regionals (mlive.com)

Allendale

• Allendale Acupuncture and Wellness treats chronic pain and neuropathy (fox17online.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't , they just wing it ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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