

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Connections & April BASH 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We’re bringing the best of both worlds together our annual Community Connections event and the April BASH for one unforgettable evening of purpose and connection!

Network Like a Pro:
Mingle with fellow Chamber members and local professionals while exchanging business cards, ideas, and a few laughs.

Savor &amp; Sip:
Enjoy mouthwatering appetizers and grab a drink from the cash bar, proceeds benefit a local nonprofit!

Discover 30 Ways to Give Back:
Explore a room filled with 30+ incredible local nonprofits ready to share their missions and ways you can make a difference. Whether you're interested in volunteering, board service, donating, or just learning more-you’ll leave inspired (and maybe with a new passion project!).

Participating Nonprofits
Meet and connect with organizations making a real impact in our community: 

(This list will be updated weekly as nonprofits register)

Camp Blodgett
Disability Network Lakeshore
HeartFullCircle Community Foundation
Mediation Services
Momentum Center
OCCAA
Positive Options, a service of Lakeshore Pregnancy Center
The EpiCenter
Camp Sunshine
Good Samaritan
Gracious Grounds
Harbor Hospice
Loutit District Library
LOVE in Action
Community Action Agency
READ Ottawa
Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity
Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Bethany Christian Services-Holland
Tri-Cities Family YMCA
Tri-Cities Kiwanis
Tri-Cities Aktion Club
Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County
Alive on the Lakeshore
Bluebird Cancer Retreats
Little Needs Foundation
Western Michigan Adult &amp; Teen Challenge

Nonprofits: Want to Host a Table?
We’d love to include you! If your organization would like to participate, please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx8gNJTQWfnbelsPwT89w6qevbvXT7NoRywwD-iXK_T6dcaw/viewform

This is more than just a networking event-it's a chance to connect with the heart of our community. Don’t miss it!

Register here: https://web.grandhavenchamber.org/atlas/events-v4/register/21229
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-haven/community-connections-and-april-bash/200029632068826
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, volunteering, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://web.grandhavenchamber.org/atlas/events-v4/register/21229?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+haven-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Haven
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1250, United States
- **lat**: 43.06383
- **long**: -86.22601
- **full address**: 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1250, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Chamber - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg (https://allevents.in/org/the-chamber-grand-haven-spring-lake-ferrysburg/6456682)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/beace87e30b50401a8e80a69944c6fde510a1780db8dc7eb023686457f016e2d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcefeff0-gmir?v=1773429090
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9cfe05207a56e41066cb81f5655ab0083a3a26c71ed4d0fc40a61ba0f765c14b-rimg-w300-h300-dcdcd9d6-gmir?v=1773429091

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1250, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Chamber - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, volunteering, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Community Connections & April BASH  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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