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🌱 Two Holland drives offer ways to help neighbors this month

Holland, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Holland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Holland drives offer ways to help neighbors this month
  • Holland Ice Park returns, and skating tickets are already on sale
  • Remembering Paul Wise, a Holland neighbor devoted to faith and family

Also on today's calendar: Job Search for the Experienced Worker and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 46, low: 30.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morning Buzz: November 10, 2026 (fox17online.com) — Holland residents can help students stay warm by donating new winter clothing at participating downtown businesses Nov. 12–14, especially boots, waterproof gloves and snow pants. A separate food drive at the Holland Farmers Market runs through Nov. 21, collecting healthy, nonperishable items for Community Action House's food club.
   

2. Michigan's largest ice ribbon opens for its second season this month (mlive.com) — Holland Ice Park reopens Nov. 20 after welcoming 50,000 visitors in its first season, when nearly all skating sessions sold out. November tickets are available now for $10, including skate rental and 90 minutes on the ice. December skating tickets and reservations for curling open Nov. 16.
   

3. Paul C. Wise (whtc.com) — Paul C. Wise, who made Holland his home for the past 12 years, died November 7 at 81. A First Reformed Church member remembered for his love of language, music and family, he will be honored there November 21, with visitation at 10 a.m. and a memorial service at 11 a.m.
   

4. William Stanley Trott (whtc.com) — William Stanley Trott spent 26 years at Holland Engineering after retiring from more than two decades in the Air Force, contributing to survey services and safety efforts. Family and friends will gather November 17 at Lakeshore Memorial Services in Holland, with visitation at 1 p.m. and a funeral at 2 p.m.
   

5. Dr. Derick J. Lenters (whtc.com) — Dr. Derick J. Lenters, a longtime Holland Hospital obstetrician who delivered more than 5,000 babies, died October 6 after a brief illness. The Holland native also served as the hospital’s chief of staff. A memorial service is planned for November 21 at 11 a.m. at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home in Holland.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dogs.
    They are very friendly. They have been at my place all day (Monday) since 2pm. (Nextdoor Laketown/64th)
  • I need help with removal of leaves or leaf blowing them to curb.
    Any recommendations? Live on south side of Holland between S Shore and 32nd. (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Holland. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Kent County in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holland here.

Ok Holland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Holland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Holland

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.