🌱 Why is Quincy Elementary suddenly drawing record interest from outside Zeeland?
Zeeland, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Zeeland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Quincy Elementary suddenly drawing record interest from outside Zeeland?
- How a Zeeland farm family is challenging a major solar project
- Zeeland community honors the life of lifelong resident Berdena LePoire
Also on today's calendar: Kelly’s Bar And Grill – Holland and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Zeeland sees influx of enrollment for new program at Quincy Elementary (bnd.com) — Zeeland Public Schools’ new Project-Based Learning program at Quincy Elementary has boosted enrollment to about 515 students, drawing many families from outside district boundaries. The ZPBL program blends project-based, outdoor and place-based learning with farm and nature partnerships. District leaders say it expands specialty options for all students, following concerns over changes to gifted and ZQuest offerings. 
2. Zeeland area family files motion to dismiss lawsuit from RWE (bnd.com) — A Zeeland-area farm family is asking an Ottawa County judge to dismiss a lawsuit from solar developer RWE over access to land for the proposed Silver Maple Solar project in Zeeland and Jamestown townships. With hearings set in mid-September and public meetings planned in Zeeland Township, the case could shape how large-scale solar development moves forward on local farmland near the Ottawa Executive Airport.
3. Berdena LePoire (whtc.com) — Zeeland residents are saying goodbye to 92-year-old Berdena LePoire, a lifelong Zeeland native whose funeral is set for late Saturday morning at First Reformed Church on East Central Avenue, with burial in Zeeland Cemetery. Her long life spanned work in local elder care, moves to California to be near family, and recent care at Royal Atrium Inn in Zeeland.
4. Zeeland Township Approves Year-Long Moratorium on Data Centers and Energy Facilities – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Zeeland Township has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers and energy facilities, giving local leaders time to update land-use rules and the master plan. The move ties into an ongoing legal fight over the proposed Silver Maple Solar project and state energy siting law. Residents can learn more and share feedback at two RWE public meetings in Zeeland and Hudsonville this month.
5. Dux Win on Friday; Hope to Begin Grid Campaign on Saturday (whtc.com) — Zeeland West football fans can celebrate a big home win after the Dux rolled past visiting Midland 50–20 on Friday night. The roundup also previews Hope College’s season opener at Denison and recaps key college and pro baseball results, including the Tigers’ tough doubleheader losses in Cleveland.
📸 Around Zeeland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Zeeland West Girls JV Volleyball @ Hamilton →
Hamilton High School, 4911 136th Ave, Hamilton
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
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Kelly’s Bar And Grill – Holland →
Kelly's Bar & Grill, 977 Butternut Dr, Holland
7:00 pm -
Zeeland Pumpkinfest (Day 1) — Joy99 and JoyWorship →
Downtown Zeeland, 130 E Main Ave, Zeeland
6:00 pm -
Zeeland Pumpkin Festival →
Downtown Zeeland, 130 E Main Ave, Zeeland
7:00 pm -
Trixy Tang: Zeeland Pumpkin Festival →
Downtown Zeeland, 130 E Main Ave, Zeeland
7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
📣 Zeeland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pop-In Play Time
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Allendale Township Library
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RunFIT - Leprino M45 Run Training program with Ivy Rehab →
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy 11160 W.J. Presley Pkwy Suite 103 Allendale, MI 49401
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Closesd - Labor Day →
Georgetown, MI Calendar Jenison, MI 49429 -
No School~Labor Day
Nickels Intermediate Byron Center, MI 49315 -
Jenison High School: Labor Day
Jenison Public Schools Jenison, MI 49428
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Allendale Township Planning Commission Meeting
Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce Allendale Township Office 6676 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401
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Joyous Acres Trip →
Georgetown, MI Calendar Jenison, MI 49429
8:15 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- G.A. Richards Group posted a job opening for Assembler - 1st Shift in Zeeland. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zeeland here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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