The Haarlem Classic Film Festival is taking place in September, featuring iconic films starring legends like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Buster Keaton. Moviegoers in Haarlem can enjoy a selection of these classic cinematic works on the big screen throughout the month.
Ranger Joeri Uilenreef encourages residents to transform their backyards into dune gardens to support local biodiversity and insects. Inspired by the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland, residents like Jessica van Doorn have successfully integrated native plants and green roofs to create sustainable natural spaces.
The organization Stichting Ontspulknul is helping elderly residents in Vijfhuizen clear their homes of excess belongings by picking up unwanted items for donation or disposal. This initiative, supported by the Haarlemmermeer municipality, aims to promote sustainability and prevent illegal dumping while offering assistance to those unable to transport heavy goods themselves.
A seagull nicknamed Max was rescued from the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit after suffering a concussion during the race weekend. The bird is currently recovering from its injuries at a bird hospital in Haarlem.
In the new television program 'Rutger & de buitenlanders', presenter Rutger Castricum explores the lives of immigrants living in Haarlem. The show examines how these individuals arrived in the city and investigates their prospects for the future.
Starting March 1, 2026, the city of Haarlem is offering subsidies to shop owners, restaurants, and social organizations to improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities. Owners can apply for up to €20,000 to fund modifications such as automatic doors, ramps, and accessible toilets, with the program running through 2027.
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