The Old Catholic Diocese of Haarlem has elected Erna Peijnenburg as its new bishop, marking the first time a woman has held this position within the Old Catholic Church in the Netherlands. She was chosen by church members during a vote and is scheduled to be consecrated on October 10 in Haarlem.
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.
Brothers Hans and Ruud Bosman have spent over a decade recreating a 1938 armored vehicle. The pair plans to move their project to the War Museum in Overloon for public display after years of dedicated work.
The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains highly uncertain as candidates are drawn from a list of priests and the selection process involves multiple rounds of secret voting.
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