With sadness and gratefulness, we mark the passing of Lucas DeVries on June 24, 2023. Lucas was a charter board member for the Dutch International Society, serving as secretary, president, and treasurer over the years. Luke and Ann were the dynamic duo of our society and put in many, many[…]
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Old Heart tells the story of African American GI Tom Johnson who joins forces with 24-year-old Sarah van Praag and the Dutch resistance to smuggle food and supplies from the liberated south across Nazi lines to starving cities in the northern Netherlands. Their brief love affair collapses at the war’s[…]
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Old Heart tells the story of African American GI Tom Johnson who joins forces with 24-year-old Sarah van Praag and the Dutch resistance to smuggle food and supplies from the liberated south across Nazi lines to starving cities in the northern Netherlands. Their brief love affair collapses at the war’s[…]
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The last DIS Magazine is truly bittersweet. Many thanks to Arend for sticking on board for one last go-round and going out with a bang! However, it’s tough knowing this will be the last issue finding its way to your mailbox. The board truly appreciates your support over the last[…]
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The Kalamazoo Chorus presents: “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him” with Organ, Brass, and Strings
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Kalamazoo Chorus concert organized by our friend Dan Kwekel. December 16, 2022 at 7:30pm at First Presbyterian Church 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. A free will offering will be taken for Providence Christian School.
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You are invited to a Christmas Celebration with familiar Dutch and American songs. Some songs will be sung in Dutch, some in English and several in Dutch/English that have the same melodies. We will also have some readings and songs by a group of Dutchmen. There will be a time for[…]
Read More »We’re excited to announce this year’s West Michigan Dutch-American Heritage Day dinner will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Our special guest speaker this year will be[…]
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You are invited to a Christmas Celebration with familiar Dutch and American songs, hosted by Maria DeLugt Kocsis, DIS board member. Some songs will be sung in Dutch, some in English and several in Dutch/English that have the same melodies. We will also have some readings and songs by a[…]
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