GRAND HAVEN -- Registration has begun for the Small Business Marketing Workshop held on Saturday, February 19 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. in Program Room A at the Loutit District Library.

Muskegon Community College instructor Tom Schurino will present topics as: How to Advertise on a Shoestring, How to get Publicity, How to Write a Press Release, How to Write a Marketing Plan, Media Selections and Internet marketing tips and tools.

The workshop is limited to 60 people and a $10 materials fee is due upon registration. To register, visit the LDL’s Adult Information Desk for assistance. 

Schurino is the past director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center for the Muskegon and Flint Michigan Chambers of Commerce. He also served as the director for the International Trade and Development Center for Riverside California Community College and is the former Executive Director for The Corning New York Chamber of Commerce. He holds a M.A.

Grand Haven High School's new CLUB ESL, is an after-school program addressing the increasing academic demands on Grand Haven High School English as a second language (ESL) students. Current and former ESL students, as well as migrant and refugee students grades 9-12, are eligible and encouraged to attend.   "We will be assisting students with homework, projects, papers and research to ensure oru district's vision of success for all," GHAPS ESL teacher Ben Lawrence says. "We will also be socializing, dancing and listening to music to help build teamwork and camaraderie."   CLUB ESL meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.   "We are always looking for volunteers to help us," Lawrence adds. For more information, please contact Ben Lawrence at 616.850.6695.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM)- Winterfest kicked off Friday in Grand Haven.  Events at the five day festival include cardboard sled races, a family dog-pull, a snow angel competition and a luau that is expected to attract around 1,700 people.

Winterfest president Kevin Galbavi says, "Saturday night we have the luau here in this 300 long super heated tent. There is a coat check, so dress warm to get here, and then be in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt once you are here."

Winterfest is held on Western Ave.

There are several other winter celebrations this weekend in West Michigan.  A pond hockey tournament wraps up Sunday on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids.  40 teams will compete in the three day event.

Newaygo's Winterfest, which features a "family friendly wet t-shirt contest" runs Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.