Dates to Remember
Mark Your Calendar:
- July 8, Parks Alive - Moran Park, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- July 10, Antique & Flea Market, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m, Washington Square
- July 13, Community Gang Awareness Presentation, 7:00 p.m., Moran Park Ridgepoint Church
- July 31, City Clerk's Office Open for Absentee Voter Ballots, 2nd Floor, City Hall
- August 2nd, 19th Annual National Night Out, Kollen Park, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Community Gang Awareness Presentation
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Moran Park Ridgepoint Church
Sgt. Drew
Torres of the Holland Police Department will be presenting an informative talk
on what residents and parents should know about gang activity in the Holland area and how
empowered citizens can be part of reducing and discouraging gang activity in
their neighborhood. The talk will
also cover a history of gangs, basic identification, why kids join gangs and
what the community can do to discourage gang activity. There will
also be an opportunity for residents to ask questions or address
concerns.
For questions, please contact Captain Jack Dykstra, Holland Police Dept., at 355-1100.
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Greetings!
Happy Fourth of July! Can you believe it is July already? In this month's newsletter you'll find more about our 19th Annual National Night Out, an update on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, information on current appliance rebates and an invitation to attend the Community Gang Awareness Presentation on July 13th. Hope to see you at our upcoming events this month!
Sincerely,
Catie Hauch
Ourstreet Assistant
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National Night Out - "Celebrating Neighborhood Spirit"
Date: Monday, August 2, 2010 Time: 5:00-8:00 P.M.Location: Kollen ParkPlease join us at the 19th Annual National Night Out party to help take a bite out of crime. This year we are celebrating Holland's neighborhoods by recognizing Best Block Party of the Year, Most Improved Block of the Year, Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Good Neighbor of the Year ( a brochure and nomination for can be found here). We will also have: - Hannah Montana Impersonator (7:00 p.m. in the Band Shell)
- Kids Games
- Pie Eating Contest
- Bingo for Adults (the young at heart)
- Coast Guard Helicopter Water Rescue Demonstration
- Dunk Tank
- Delicious Hot Dogs (One per person, 1st 2,000 people)
- Vintage Car Show (sponsored by The Vintage Car Club, Corvette Club & Flatheader's Muscle Cars)
This event is sponsored by: The City of Holland, M.A.R.I.A, Sara Lee, The Holland Police Dept., Macatawa Bank, The Holland Sentinel, WHTC, Heinz, Taylor Rental, Target, Boy Scouts of America -Lakeshore District, Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. & Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept. For more information on the event call the City of Holland Ourstreet Office at 355-3133
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program Update
In October of 2009, the City of Holland was awarded at $404,000 grant from the Michigan State Development Authority for revitalizing homes in the Midtown Target Area. Through this grant, the City of Holland's Neighborhood Stabilization Program has purchased 3 foreclosed residences and has partnered with local nonprofits, Habitat for Humanity, HomeCor and Jubilee Ministries, to rehab the homes. The properties, 160 W. 19th Street, 64 W. 17th Street and 117 W. 17th Street, are being developed into high quality, energy efficient single family, owner occupied homes. A fourth home, 401 Central Ave., now owned by Cornerstone Ministries will be demolished under the grant. One component of NSP includes employing local members of the community. HomeCor and Jubilee Ministries are working with New Day Construction to provide the rehabilitation of the homes. New Day construction, a ministry of 70x7 Life Recovery, offers professional construction services to the community while providing training and mentorship to their formally incarcerated employees. Upon completion, the homes will be available for purchase by persons or families able to obtain a mortgage and meet the income limits (see chart below). Special financing is available; including down-payment assistance and an 80/20 mortgage where 20% of the mortgage is forgiven after 10 years.  For more information on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, contact Sue Harder at 616-355-3139 or s.harder@cityofholland.com
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Michigan Appliance Rebates
If you have been considering replacing your refrigerator,
dishwasher or clothes washer, now you may have an extra incentive to do
so. The State of Michigan is currently offering rebates ranging from
$25-$100 on eligible appliances. According to their website, www.mirebates.com, "Michigan residents who replace an existing appliance with a new ENERGY STAR or CEE
qualified appliance purchased on or after February 10, 2010 are eligible to
apply for the rebate. Approved applicants will receive a VisaŽ Prepaid
Card via mail." In
addition to this program, if you have an old refrigerator or freezer
and are a Holland Board of Public works customer, BPW will pick it up
for free and give you up to $30 in cash when you recycle it. For more
information on this program click here for a flyer or call 1-877-270-3519.
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Ourstreet /Neighborhood Liaison
