Events for August 2011
NOW THROUGH AUGUST — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company alongside the 40-foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. AUGUST — Just be Yoga, Lansing. Have you ever...
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Recipe Of The Month: Cornbread Casserole
From the kitchen of Jennica Janke of Lansing 1 can corn (white and yellow, super sweet) 1 can cream-style corn 1 cup sour cream 3-4 tbsp butter 1 egg 1 box Jiffy Mix corn muffins Set oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients together in a 2 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
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Good News August 2011
LSO Executive Director Courtney Millbrook, Music Director and Conductor Timothy Muffitt and Lansing Town Hall President Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet. LSO to Continue Celebrity Lecture Series On June 16 the Lansing Symphony Orchestra (LSO) received a check for $15,000 from Lansing Town Hall, an organization founded by a group of women in 1953 to raise funds...
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On the afternoon of Saturday, July 9, Washington Square played host to the Taste of Downtown. The day included food sampling from more than 40 restaurants including Soup to Nutz Bistro, Edmund’s Pastime, Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee and more, wine tasting of more than 100 different wines from around the world, beer samples, live, local entertainment...
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June thru August — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company alongside the 40-foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. July 4 — Fourth of July Parade, Lansing. Celebrate...
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Common Ground Announces More Acts Two-time Grammy winner and “NCIS: LA” star, LL Cool J has joined the line up at this year’s Common Ground Music Festival set for July 11-17. Best known for hits such as “Around the Way Girl,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Doin It,” and “Goin Back to Cali,” LL also devotes time to a clothing line, a musician-supportive...
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Recipe of the Month: Wave your Flag Cheesecake
4 cups fresh strawberries, divided 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin ice cubes 1 cup cold water 1 pkg. (10.75 oz.) prepared pound cake, cut into 10 slices 1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed SLICE 1 cup...
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Good News June 2011
Tobi Lyon is the New Face for Business Development at C2AE C2AE, a full-service architectural, engineering and planning design firm is pleased to announce the recent hire of Tobi Lyon, CAE, CFRE. Lyon joins C2AE as a Business Development Manager, bringing with her an impressive background and experience in healthcare philanthropy, association management,...
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Events June thru August — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company, alongside the 40 foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. June 3 — Flamingo Fest & Cool Car...
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Recipe of the Month: Spicy Chickpeas and Rice
From the kitchen of Sarah Phillips, East Lansing 1 ½ C. rice 1 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes 2-3 t. chana masala spice mix ½ c. water 2 T. flour Salt and Pepper to taste 1/4 c. fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped Prepare rice according to package. In a large skillet, saute the onion in olive...
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Simple Spinach Souffle
From the kitchen of Mary Adelman 2 bags frozen spinach (12 oz.) 6 eggs 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. each of salt & pepper 1 tsp. baking powder 1. Partially cook the frozen spinach or simply defrost overnight. Drain any excess fluid. 2. Beat eggs until thick & creamy. 3. Mix in salt, pepper & baking powder 4. Fold grated parmesan into...
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May 2 — 2011 MI Cops Law Enforcement Officers Candlelight Memorial Service, Lansing. The Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI COPS) will host a memorial to fallen Michigan law enforcement officers starting with a ceremony at Wentworth Park at 6 p.m. followed by a procession to the State Capitol Building. Call Officer Bailey (517) 927-7736. May 5-8 —...
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