WHS dance program tryouts planned for June 2, 3 and 4
Dance program tryouts will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the dance room and old cafeteria at Wayland High School. Tryout dates and times will be will be 3…
Martin banquet to honor 125 years of high school graduates
A special alumni banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, will recognize the 125th anniversary of the first Martin High School graduation. The potluck celebration will be held in the…
Next Wayland seniors’ bingo and luncheon will be Wednesday
The next Wayland Senior Citizens (60 and older) luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wayland Schools Transportation Bldg. (not WAEMS bldg). There will be…
Fund-raiser planned for May 30 at VFW for local cancer victim
A benefit fund-raiser will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Wayland VFW for Leigh Lagendyk, who is battling both Myeloma and Amyloidosis Cancer which will result in her being…
Free sports physicals for next school year scheduled for May 30
Spectrum Health will be offering free sports physicals beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, for the 2015-16 school year at 4100 Lake Dr. SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids. Athletes…
Henika Library summer reading program starts June 15
Anyone who is 18 years or older is welcome to join the Henika Library summer reading program's "Escape the Ordinary Book Club." The first book is "Escape Into Danger" by…
Area Memorial Day ceremonies, activities will start Monday morning
Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 25, with ceremonies and activities planned for the Wayland, Hopkins, Martin and Dorr areas. The following is a rundown on activities and ceremonies…
‘Circus Olympus’ comedy is June 2 at Wayland Middle School
The Wayland Middle School drama program will present "Circus Olympus," a mythical Greek comedy," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Wayland Middle School cafeteria. Admission is free WMS…
‘Paleo Joe’ to visit Steeby June 9 for dinosaurs program
A special visit by “Paleo Joe,” award-winning paleontologist, storyteller and author, is planned for 10:30 a.m. at Steeby Elementary. Lunch will follow from 11:30 to noon. “Paleo Joe,” author, storyteller…
Hopkins Chamber’s ‘meet and greet’ event slated for May 27
A "meet and greet" event is being planned by the Greater Hopkins Area Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hopkins branch of the…