Grand rising, West Michigan. Raise your hand if you enjoyed some BBQ over the holiday weekend 🙋 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Beach Guide 🗺️ 

• Walleye Challenge 🎣 

• HeartSafe Community ❤️ 

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Lake Michigan Beach Guide

The return of summer also means the return of the WOOD TV8 Lake Michigan Summer Beach Guide.

The interactive map lists the facilities at 55 beaches along the stretch from St. Joseph to Ludington, along with information on parking fees, restroom availability, and dog-friendliness. A few updates is that P.J. Hoffmaster is now fully reopen and Kirk Park is ready for dogs. Click here for the link to map.

Holland Is A HeartSafe Community

Holland has fulfilled 13 requirements established by a national readiness program to become a HeartSafe Community. With the founding of HeartSafe Holland in September 2022—a coalition of regional organizations and cardiac arrest survivors—efforts to obtain this designation got underway. A significant section of the community received hands-only CPR training through events and training sessions. Ottawa County was also introduced to PulsePoint, an app that notifies users of nearby cardiac events and AED locations. On May 28, Van Bragt Park will host a celebration to honor the designation. Along River Avenue, a road sign identifying Holland as a HeartSafe Community is already in place.

Walleye Challenge

The 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge is open to Michigan anglers, providing the opportunity to win cash prizes, gift certificates, fishing gear, and more. The challenge, running until June 30, is a partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas. Anglers will compete against each other for biweekly prizes, with all catches from participating states and provinces eligible for grand prize drawings. The event is part of a fisheries research project funded by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Participants will use the MyCatch mobile app to report their catches, providing valuable data for fisheries officials without revealing specific catch locations. Anglers can choose a free entry option for non cash prizes or pay a $25 entry fee to qualify for all prizes. Register here.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Ottawa Beach General Store reopens

On May 24 at 12 p.m., the Ottawa Beach General Store in Holland reopened in a new structure. September saw the demolition of the original building because of foundation problems. Not only does the new building adhere to modern construction codes, but it also closely mimics the original structure. Operating the store, Linda Dykert is thrilled to see returning patrons and carry on serving the neighborhood and visitors. In addition to ice cream, the store sells drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and camping supplies. Dykert is appreciative of the efforts made to uphold the custom and anticipates a fruitful summer.

Throwback Tacos Grand Opening In Muskegon

Throwback Tacos opened Monday, May 27th at the Sherman Marathon Gas Station on 1768 Sherman Blvd. They will be serving up delicious food with a unique twist on traditional Mexican dishes. Try their homemade tortillas, huge burritos, and quesadillas. You won't be disappointed!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN

Muskegon

Tuesday - Join the party and create your own custom beach glass window at Orchard View

Wednesday - Open Mic Night at The Early Owl 6pm

Grand Haven

Tuesday - Odd side Ales pub trivia 7pm

Grand Armory Brewing vinyl night 6:30pm

Loutit Library The Grand Adventure Reading Challenge 

Spring Lake Floral "Peony" Arrange & Sip

Wednesday - Whiskey and war stories at American Dunes 7pm

Holland

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

Wednesday - Farmers Market 8am-2pm

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

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WEATHER

Tuesday

63 🌡️ 53 | 🌦️  | 65% | 💨 WNW 14 mph (12 knots)

Wednesday

64 🌡️ 47 | 🌤️  | 25% | 💨 NNW 10 mph (9 knots)

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

The Deck I Julia & the Greensides I 6pm

Pop A Top I Bike Night with Alyssa Bouchard I 6:30pm

Wednesday

The Deck I Da'veonce & Dafunk Gang I 5pm

SPORTS

Tuesday - Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers 6:40pm

Wednesday - Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers 1:10pm

Past results

Sunday the Tigers won 14-11 over Blue Jays

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