The Holland Kennel Club will hold an AKC-sanctioned "B' match on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Helder Park, 3751 104th Ave. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and judging will start at 10 a.m. The competition will offer conformation classes divided by breed and age, as well as junior showmanship classes. The match is open to dogs and puppies, 3 months and older, that have not been spayed or neutered and possess full AKC registration papers. The entry fee is $8 for conformation and $4 for junior showmanship. A free plush dog toy will be given to each entry.

With the recent installation of a new overnight parking kiosk at the corner of Franklin and First streets in Grand Haven, city officials have listened to the requests of residents and made significant changes to the city's downtown parking arrangements. "The new program is significantly different,' City Manager Pat McGinnis said.

The vibrant and diverse contemporary art and cultural heritage of the Caribbean island of Curaçao is the focus of an exhibition in the gallery of the Hope College De Pree Art Center, beginning Aug. 19. The gallery will feature "Island Reflections: The Contemporary Art of Curaçao' through Oct. 1. In addition, there will be an artist talk at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and an opening reception at 5 p.m. The exhibit, artist talk and reception are open to the public. Admission is free.

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga came to the Grand Haven Community Center on Wednesday "to have a civil conversation.' When the Zeeland Republican asked for a show of hands of who came to the Town Hall Meeting to discuss the debt ceiling, a majority of the nearly 200 people present raised their arms. Huizenga talked to the audience about the recent debt vote and the nation's financial situation.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West-northwest wind between 9 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West-southwest wind around 15 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West-southwest wind around 12 mph.

Funds originating from penal fines collected during the past year have been disbursed to the public library boards in Ottawa County. Distribution is done annually after the Library of Michigan has identified and certified the legal population for each library. Local libraries receiving funds include: - Allendale Township, certified population 19,923, total distribution $80,673.85. - Coopersville Area District, certified population 11,846, total distribution $47,967.80.

The Prevailing Winds Community Band will perform "A View of America' at 4 p.m. Saturday at Covenant Life Church in downtown Grand Haven. Through narration, visuals and music, the audience will be taken on a journey of the history of the United States in music. There might be some facts and instruments you may have never heard. Several young singers will provide a short taste of a song Appalachian children sang long ago. The NOCCOA ladies tap dance group has two numbers to give a view of America during World War II.