An important piece of the Affordable Care Act takes effect October 1, when Healthcare Marketplace enrollment opens for those who do not have health insurance, purchase their own health insurance policy, or are looking for another coverage option.

Priority Health and several Kent District Library branches are teaming up to help you navigate the changes, with a special informational seminar titled, “The Affordable Care Act and You.”  People under age 65 who are responsible for purchasing health benefits for their family are invited to attend the free presentation, which will address how to enroll for coverage in the new system.

Each seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. at select library branches. The schedule is as follows:

PLAINFIELD, Mich.—Community members will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed expansion to an assisted living facility July 23.

The Plainfield Township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing about plans for Vista Springs-Northview Woods, located at 3740 Richton Avenue.  Developers are requesting the property be rezoned so they can build a 31-bed addition to the facility’s memory care building.  The project would also include 20 more parking spaces.

Tuesday’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. at 6161 Belmont Ave. NE.

A program aimed at helping low income families eat healthier is back for another season.

Double Up Food Bucks runs July 1 through October 31, 2013.  Participating markets will match the amount spent by shoppers using a SNAP Bridge Card.  The maximum match is $20 per day, and shoppers do not need to use their Double Up Food Bucks the same day they get them.

In West Michigan, participating farm markets include:

• Ada Farmers’ Market (7239 Thornapple Dr.)
• Byron Farmers’ Market* (84th & Byron Center, Byron Center)
• Downtown Market Grand Rapids (435 Ionia St. SW)
• Fulton Street Farmers’ Market* (1147 East Fulton St.)
• Greenville Farmer’s Market (1325 W. Washington, Veteran’s Park)
• Healthy Street Farmers’ Market (431 Cass Ave. SE, Grand Rapids)
• Holland Farmers’ Market (150 W.