For the Vanstrate family, June 24 has become an annual pizza night celebration - marking the date they adopted two brothers exactly one year apart. Amy and Matt Vanstrate of Spring Lake adopted Austin, now 14, on June 24, 2009. Exactly one year later, they adopted Austin's half brother, Trever, now 10.

The Ottawa County Planning Commission will host a "Zoning Board of Appeals: Basic Training Seminar' from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Administration Building in the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex in West Olive.

Harbor Humane Society's largest annual fundraiser, the Tails on Trails Dog Walk, will take place Saturday, Oct. 8, at Ottawa County's Kirk Park in West Olive. The public is invited to participate in the festivities - which include a walk along Lake Michigan, microchipping, contests, informational booths, carnival games for dogs and refreshments. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the walk starting at 11 a.m. A dog is not required for participation. The animal shelter will hold a raffle during the event, with winners drawn that day.

Fifty to 75 pounds of kitten food a week - that's how much Harbor Humane Society uses, and right now they are within a few days of running out. The local humane society is asking the community to help by donating non-colored canned and/or dry kitten food. Cash donations or gift cards to places that sell kitten food are also welcomed. Any and all donations are appreciated and no amount is too small, Harbor Humane Society officials said.