Grand rising, West Michigan. Happy teacher appreciation and national nurse week to all of you game changers out there and thank you for the impact you have on our communities.

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Tulip Time

• Dr. Rolf’s opens in Spring Lake

• Teacher & Nurse deals

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

The Digest

Tourists flock to Holland for Tulip Time Festival

The 95th Tulip Time Festival in Holland is currently underway, attracting around 500,000 visitors over the course of eight days. Visitors from both the local community and around the world come to enjoy the flowers, art, food, and entertainment that the festival has to offer. This year's theme is Bike and Blooms, celebrating the bicycle as a Dutch cultural icon, with new events such as Pedals at the Park showcasing tulip-themed sculptures made from recycled parts. The Tulip Time Festival continues through Mother’s Day. How does the saying go, “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much”? 🤷‍♂️

Millions of Honeybees return to West Michigan

Business was buzzing at The Great Lakes Bee Company in Fremont, Michigan, as backyard and commercial beekeepers picked up honeybees on Saturday for the pollination season. Owner Genji LeClair expressed his passion for beekeeping and the importance of protecting bees for agricultural crops like blueberries and apples. The United States has seen a 31% increase in bee colonies from 2017 to 2022, with hobbyists playing a key role in the honeybee's comeback. Support your local beekeeper; raw honey is a superfood! Read more here.

Lions fan who trolled Packers’ gets game-worn cleats

Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions safety, connected with a fan on social media during the 2024 NFL draft. The fan, Kizito Katende, laughed at his friend, a Green Bay Packers fan, on national TV when the Packers selected a player. Joseph sent Katende a care package with game-worn cleats, an autographed trading card, and a note in response. It’s a great feeling finally being on the laughing side when it comes to the Packers. More to the story here.

Teacher & Nurse deals this week

I’m not even going to try list and summarize all the deals out there this week. Instead just going to say thank you again and you guys deserve it! For all the deals for teachers click here and for nurses here.

Local Business

Dr. Rolf’s BBQ opens in Spring Lake today

Spring Lake will now be home to Dr. Rolf's Barbeque, a popular BBQ destination from Muskegon, as it opens a new location in the former Old Boy's Brewhouse. Owned by Judy Hissom, a Spring Lake resident, the restaurant will bring her family's passion for Appalachian-inspired barbecue to a wider audience in the Tri-Cities area. Sign me up for some brisket and burnt ends! Read more here.

Wingstop officially opens in Holland

According to the Wingstop website, the Holland location will be open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. daily. The restaurant carries wings, tenders and sandwiches, plus more than 10 different sauces and dry rubs. Located at 90 Douglas Ave.

What’s Happening

Muskegon

5/7 Music Trivia night at The Valkyrie 7-9pm

5/7 Muskegon Farmers Market 8am-2pm

5/8 Music Trivia night at Unruly Brewing 7-9pm

Grand Haven

5/7 Oddside Ales Pub Trivia starts at 7pm

5/7 Vinyl night at Grand Armory Brewing 630pm

Holland

5/7 Open Mic at The Park Theatre doors open at 730pm

5/7-5/10 Tulip Time Flower Show at the Holland Armory

5/7-5/12 Tulip Time Carnival at Civic Center Lot 4pm-10pm

5/8 Tulip City United vs Michigan Rangers F.C. 6-8pm

Weather

Tuesday

70 🌡️ 52 | ⛈️ | 90% | 💨 SE 18 mph (16 knots)

Wednesday

69 🌡️ 51 | 🌤️ | 20% | 💨 SW 10 mph (9 knots)

Live Music

(Light on the live music options I know, but Thursday newsletter is bringing the heat 🔥)

Tuesday

Central Wesleyan Church I FiddleFire I 7pm

Wednesday

Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts I Holland American Legion Band I 6pm & 8pm

Sports

5/7 Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians 5:10pm

5/8 Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians 12:10pm

Past results

5/6 Detroit Tigers lost 1-2 to Cleveland Guardians

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