My Community: Hike for Hospice
Sparrow’s Annual Hike for Hospice was held on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Granger Meadows Park. The 5K walk raised money to support Sparrow Hospice Services. Participants visited many stations representing Hospice services. The event hosted a remembrance room and picket fence memorial as special places to remember loved ones and their life stories. Children could...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Pumpkin Patch
Country Mill Family Farm in Charlotte offers something fun for everyone in the family this fall. If you love apples, donuts and fresh cider, this is the place for you. CAWLM took a trip to this historic Michigan cider mill, which has a U-pick apple orchard along with a cider bar and market. If pumpkin carving is on your agenda, there are six different pumpkin...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Oktoberfest
Old Town celebrated its 5th annual Oktoberfest German-style. The event was a great way to ring in October — full of polka music, dancing, authentic German food and, of course, mugs filled with world famous German beer. The event lasted two days and brought visitors from all over the Midwest. Oktoberfest has attracted more than 4,000 regulars and continues...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Meridian Heritage Festival
Meridian Township was alive with history Saturday, Oct. 2 at the 11th annual Meridian Heritage Festival. Central Park was full of sounds, sights, and even smells, of the past. There were activities for children and adults such as musical entertainment, 19th century craft demonstrations and a bake sale with different Great Lake Native American treats. The Festival...
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Turkey Tips
If you are experienced at preparing the classic Thanksgiving feast, you know what it takes to achieve wonderful results. The meal preparation requires advance planning and organization. To an inexperienced cook, the thought of being in charge of the entire Thanksgiving meal can be intimidating. Younger home chefs may not have had the opportunity to perfect...
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