Grand rising, West Michigan. Another action packed weekend ahead of us. Remember to stay hydrated, all you 5k runners out there, as well as the late-night revelers… it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

In honor of Memorial Day, thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Fruitport Old Fashion Days

• Nuclear Waste 🛢️

• Kickoff To Summer Run 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 

Let’s dive in.

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Fruitport Old Fashion Days

The Fruitport Old Fashion Days festival, hosted by the Fruitport Lions Club, began on Wednesday, May 22 and runs until Memorial Day. The festival takes place at Pomona Park and includes fireworks, a carnival, a Memorial Day parade and flyover, the Lions Club Ox Roast, free live entertainment, a craft fair, jazz festival, car show and more.

The carnival, pony rides, and the Ox Roast will be available every day of the festival. Fireworks shows will be held at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. The festival also features a free concert series, a Senior Dinner, kids activities, a motorcycle run, a car show, a horseshoe tournament, a craft fair, and live music performances.

The festival ends on Memorial Day with a Veterans' Service, parade, Memorial Mile Run, military flyover, and a corn hole tournament. All the info here.

Nuclear Waste Storage Along The Great Lakes

Nuclear waste casks made of steel and concrete, which have been used to cool spent fuel rods after years of operation in nuclear reactors, are kept in storage along the Michigan coast. The proximity of radioactive waste to the Great Lakes is a source of concern, particularly with the advancement of plans to reopen the Palisades reactor. Experts emphasize the safety precautions taken to keep radioactive material out of the water when comparing dry cask storage to spent fuel pools. In addition to increasing costs for plant operators, the United States' lack of a national repository for radioactive waste poses risks to the environment and public health. Private companies are now participating in the search for a viable location for the long-term storage of radioactive waste. Political, legal, and environmental challenges persist in finding a solution for the safe storage of nuclear waste. More on it here.

Kick-Off to Summer Run in Grand Haven

The Tri-Cities Family YMCA has hosted two run events in Grand Haven for over 30 years, featuring challenging courses and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Proceeds benefit youth and family programs at the YMCA. The Team Grand Haven Custom Molding Kick-Off to Summer Run includes a US Track & Field certified 5k Run and a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk, welcoming participants of all ages. The event promotes healthy lifestyles and community building in the area. I may or may not have stopped once to catch my breath the last time I ran in this. Allegedly…..

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Hudsonville Ice Cream Summer Flavors

Hudsonville Ice Cream is bringing back two fruity ice cream flavors this summer. Peach Raspberry Swirl and Strawberry Shortcake are limited edition flavors that will be available for a short time. Hudsonville Ice Cream, based in Ottawa County, uses fresh milk and cream from local farms and has been in production since 1926.

Holland Food Truck Tuesdays Returns June 11th

Jubilee Ministry's Food Truck Tuesdays at Midtown Center will return for a second year, starting with a kickoff event on June 11. This year's series will feature weekly live music and five new food trucks. Permanent seating will also be available. Last year's success was due to word-of-mouth promotion and support from local organizations. Planning for the series has been ongoing for about six months. Participating food trucks for the kickoff event include Holland Polar Patrol, Wok Me Up, Airborne Melts, and Mezkla, with a live performance by local folk group, Michigan IO.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

Muskegon

Thursday - Fruitport Old Fashion Days 4-10pm

Music Trivia night at Wonderland Distillery 7-9pm

Muskegon Splash Pad has opened

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Friday - Fruitport Old Fashion Days 4-12am

Starlight Room - Sam Rager wsg Alana Gonzalez: Friday Night Laughs!

Saturday - Fruitport Old Fashion Days 10am-12am

Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Pine Street Market 9-5pm

Sunday Fruitport Old Fashion Days 12pm-12am

Blessing of the boats 12-2pm

Monday - Downtown Memorial Day Parade 9am

Fruitport Old Fashion Days 12-7pm

Pigeon Hill Trivia Night 7pm

Unruly Brewing Chess Club 6pm

Grand Haven

Thursday- Earl O’Brien Fishing Derby 6-1pm

Chinook Pier - Kenzie’s Be Cafe Putt Putt Outing! 1-5pm

Friday - 18th Annual VFW Rib Fest 4pm-12:30am

Loutit Library Friday Manitee 6-830pm

Saturday- Kick-Off To Summer Run 8:30am

VFW Rib Fest 11am-12:30am

Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Monday- Memorial Day Parade 9am

Holland

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Yoga in the park Kollen Park & Heinz Waterfront Walkway 8am

Sunday - Trivia night at New Holland Brewing 6pm

Monday - Memorial Day Parade 9:30am

WEATHER

Thursday

73 🌡️ 59 | 🌤️  | 2% | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

Friday

80 🌡️ 56 | 🌤️ | 40% | 💨 SSE 12 mph (10 knots)

Saturday

65 🌡️ 55 | ⛅️ | 12% | 💨 WNW 10 mph (9 knots)

Sunday

72 🌡️ 57 | 🌤️ | 25% | 💨 E 13 mph (11 knots)

Monday

64 🌡️ 52 | 🌥️ | 25% | 💨 WNW 20 mph (17 knots)

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

The Deck I Brother Hyde! I 5pm

Rake Beer Project I Social Jam Session I 7pm

Pincrest Bar & Lanes I Chad Flores Acoustic I 6pm

Hiway Inn I Roger Ganda I 6-9pm

Grand Armory I Jack Leaver I 630pm

Brew Merchant I Michigan-IO: Great Lakes Folk Songs, Reimagined I 7pm

Friday

The Deck I The Legal Immigrants I 6pm

Rake Beer Project I Lillian Faye Live I 7pm

Grand Haven VFW I UNEEK I 6-9pm

Grand Haven VFW I Joe Johnson & the Bluebacks I 9:30-12:30am

Lucy’s I Jack Leaver I 7pm

Eagles 925 I Guiness Brothers I 8pm

Odd side Ales I Bonfire Rose I 8-11pm

Grand Armory I Velvet Mushroom Syndicate I 6:30pm

Itty Bitty Bar I JP and The Energy I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I Nate Holley I 8pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Blue Jay Bridge (Jaded) I 9pm

Bayshore Yacht Club I Two Dudes In Flip Flops I 7pm

Saturday

The Deck I Post Fountaine I 1pm

The Deck I Hello Weekend I 6pm

Chalets I Two Dudes In Flip Flops I 11am

Red Rooster Tavern I Borrowed Time I 8pm

The Valkyrie I Jess Willyard Band I 7pm

Pincrest Bar & Lanes I Todd Dunham I 6pm

Lotus Room I Karaoke Night I 7pm

Grand Haven VFW I Todd Dunham I 2-5pm

Grand Haven VFW I American Hair I 6-9pm

Grand Haven VFW I Project 90 I 9:30-12:30am

Lucy’s I Devin Weber I 7pm

Eagles 925 I Toxxic I 8pm

Grand Armory I Crazy Hearse I 630pm

Kirby House I JGJ I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I The Carl Webb Band I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I V*A*S*E I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I DC 90 I 9pm

Sunday

The Deck I The Reverend Jesse Ray I 12pm

The Deck I Hello Weekend I 5pm

Rake Beer Project I Bri Baron I 2pm

Unruly Brewing I Randy Heidema, the Piano Man I 2pm

Lucy’s I Sax Sundays I 5-7pm

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5-730pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Rock Shop I 9pm

Monday

The Deck I The Carl Webb Band I 12pm

The Deck I Semple I 5pm

Bear Lake Tavern I Two Dudes In Flip Flops I 2pm

SPORTS

Thursday - Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays 6:40pm

Friday - Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays 6:40pm

Saturday - Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays `1:10pm

Sunday - Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays 11:35am

Past results

Yesterday Detroit Tigers lost 3-8 to Kansas City Royals

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