Grand rising, West Michigan. This is Lakeshore Current, the local newsletter that’s as satisfying as hitting all green lights when you’re running late ⏱️ 🚦 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• El Ragio Opens 🌮 

• Balloons Over Bellaire 🎈 

• New Weather Radars 🌨️ 

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Balloons Over Bellaire

Balloons Over Bellaire is set to take place on August 23-24 at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI. Nearly two dozen hot air balloons will launch from Summit Mountain behind the Lakeview Hotel, flying over Lake Bellaire. Launches are scheduled for the evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event invites spectators to enjoy the vibrant colors of the balloons, although no rides will be offered. Weather conditions will determine the balloon launches. Free parking is available for attendees, who are encouraged to bring cameras to capture the event.

Michigan Getting 3 New Weather Radars

Michigan currently has four weather radars, with some weather events occurring outside their coverage. Climavision plans to install 180 to 200 new radars nationwide, with several designated for Michigan to enhance radar coverage. One radar is planned near Toledo, Ohio, to improve severe weather monitoring in southeast Michigan, while another will cover the Tri-Cities area (Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland), addressing current gaps. A third radar is set for northwest Lower Michigan to better detect lake-effect snow. Climavision’s radars will operate independently from the National Weather Service (NWS) radar network but will provide data access to NWS for better warnings. Climavision uses X band radars with greater resolution than NWS S band radars. The installations aim to improve severe weather forecasting accuracy amid an uptick in severe weather events. Enhanced radar data will particularly benefit regions susceptible to lake-effect snow and tornadoes.

Holland’s Eighth Street Ranks 12th For Pristine Streets

Holland's Eighth Street has earned the impressive distinction of being ranked 12th in a recent survey of America's most pristine streets, conducted by Waste Removal USA, which gathered insights from 3,000 travelers; notably, Eighth Street is one of only two streets from Michigan to make the top 100, alongside S. Main St. in Frankenmuth, which is ranked 58th. The survey's top ten streets span across states such as Georgia, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Utah, South Dakota, Maine, and Arkansas, with Georgia boasting the highest representation, featuring three streets in the top tier. The term "pristine" refers to something that is "not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted," as well as being "fresh and clean." Linda Hart, the Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, expressed her pride in this recognition, highlighting the positive feedback from visitors regarding the community's cleanliness and aesthetic appeal.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Norton Shoes New Mexican Restaurant

El Regio Authentic Mexican Tortillas, a family-owned restaurant in Norton Shores, opened on August 13 at 4165 Grand Haven Road. Co-owner Sheyla Vansuch highlights their commitment to traditional, made-from-scratch tortillas using imported dough from Mexico. The menu offers tacos, tamales, and vegetarian options, all free from chemicals and preservatives. Operating from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the restaurant features authentic Mexican breakfast items, with plans for extended evening hours as staffing increases. Conceptualized in 2022 by Vansuch and her sister Sarya Nicholas, El Regio aims to realize its motto: "Tortillas made for royalty."

Boys & Girls Club To Open Barber/Salon Shop

The Boys & Girls Club Muskegon Lakeshore is opening Club Clips, a barbershop and salon, at 900 W. Western Ave. This marks the first barbershop of over 5,000 planned at Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. The shop, opening with a ribbon-cutting on August 21, will provide free services for members, operated by teens handling inventory and appointments. Local beauticians and barbers are donating services. The club aims to empower youth and collaborate with Muskegon Community College for a barber licensing program. Club Clips operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Learn more about membership information by visiting https://bgclubmuskegon.com/

WHAT’S HAPPENIN

Muskegon

Tuesday - McGraft Park Summer Concert Series 7pm

Muskegon Farmers Market 8am-2pm

Valkyrie - Movie Trivia Night 7pm

Wednesday - Muskegon Flea Market 8am-2pm

Margaret Drake Elliot Park - Beachside Books & Games 2-6pm

Fricano Place - Cruise-In 5:30-7:30pm

USS LST 393 Veterans Museum - Yoga on the Ship 7pm

Grand Haven

Tuesday - Grand Armory Brewing Vinyl Night 6:30pm

Wednesday - Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Ferrysburg Party in the Park 5:30-8:30pm

Waterfront Stadium Concert 6pm

Unicorn Tavern - Wine Flight Wednesdays

Holland

Tuesday - Park Theatre Open Mic doors open at 7:30pm

Midtown Center - Food Truck Tuesday + Live Music 5pm

New Holland Brewing - Fall Fun Cocktail Class 6-9pm

Red Rock Grille - Wine School 6-8pm

Wednesday - Farmers Market 8am-2pm

Market Kids Activities 9:30-11:30am

Big Lake Brewing - Live Music at the Lake 6pm

Macatawa Bay Yacht Club Wednesday night sailboat races 6:30pm

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WEATHER

Tuesday

72 🌡️ 50 | ☀️  | 0% | 💨 N 8 mph (7 knots)

Wednesday

74 🌡️ 54 | ☀️  | 0% | 💨 NNW 8 mph (7 knots)

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

The Deck I JGJ Band I 6pm

McGraft Park I Síomha I 7pm

Wednesday

The Deck I Half Way There I 6pm

Lucy’s I Live Jazz I 7pm

Party In The Park I Elvy Mobley and the Coots I 5:30pm

Waterfront Stadium I Steeple Hill Band I 6pm

Big Lake Brewing I Jeff Armstrong I 6pm

SPORTS

Tuesday - Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs 8:05pm

Wednesday - Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs 8:05pm

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