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The eighth annual Couture for a Cure, a runway fashion show raising funds for cancer and disease research and science education, takes place Thursday, October 10, at Van Andel Institute (VAI).  

Bidding adieu to the fleeting summer can be tough for those living in West Michigan. If you're feeling blue, a visit to the Ottawa County Parks will have you bewitched by autumn! Park naturalists have lined up a series of strolls throughout some of the most captivating county parks, where you can witness the seasonal changes along the trails.

The Holland Farmers Market is excited to announce exciting changes coming to The Carve on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. While previously a collegiate fruit and vegetable sculpting competition, this year’s event will feature demonstrations by the nation’s best professional pumpkin carvers, an amateur pumpkin carving competition, and hands-on activities for children. The changes were made with the community in mind, to provide a fun and interactive fall event for the entire family. The Carve is generously sponsored by Alpen Rose Restaurant and Café, located in downtown Holland.

The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), A Division of GROW, is proud to present The Seeds of GROWth Conference on October 17, 2013, from 7:30–11:05 a.m. There will be three tracks: Connections, Education, and Leadership, and breakout sessions within each track. Attendees will have the opportunity to network prior to the conference and visit display tables from local businesses, AWE members, and vendors.

If you haven't had time to check out the Downtown Market, now's the perfect time. Registration for October and November culinary classes is now open! From tasting to testing and savoring to sampling, we want everyone to have the opportunity to take part in our classes and programs. Our scholarship program is designed to provide community members of all ages the opportunity to attend selected classes that emphasize healthy.

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