The Zeeland Fire-Rescue Department will hold its 21st annual Pig Out on July 21st at Lawrence Park.   The picnic raises money for the Zeeland Fire-Rescue Department.  Tickets for adults are $8 and children $4.50 if purchased in advance.  The day of the picnic adults will be $9 and children $5.   You may get tickets from department members and at the Zeeland Police Department, City Hall, Zeeland Chamber of Commerce, Zeeland Record and Don's Flowers and Gifts.   There will be an all-you-can-eat pig roast and other food from Beechwood Inn Catering.   Drinks and ice cream for dessert are also available.     For more information call 218-2345.

The Chef Series continues this Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 am with a walk through the garden of eatin’ with Tami Elhart, owner of Tamara’s Cooking Classes. Elhart will demonstrate how to prepare recipes using ingredients straight from the farmer’s field to your table in order to best capture their fresh flavors. She will utilize fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the Market to create a variety of unique and delicious meals for your summer time menu.

Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00am meet at the Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossing to learn about West Michigan's worst invasive plants.    The discussion will be led by Ottawa County Parks Natural Resources Management Supervisor Melanie Manion.    You will be led on an outdoor hike to see some of these invasive plants and learn how they are sneaking into our forests, dunes and wetlands.  Advance registration is not required and there is no fee.  To reach  Hemlock Crossing from US 31, travel west on Croswell St. to West Olive Rd.  Follow West Olive Road south to the park entrance.   For more information visit www.miottawa.org/parks or call 616-786-4847.