Events April 2011
Events April 9, 10 — Fiber Fun, Lansing. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd., will host four sessions of Fiber Fun classes and demonstrations. Each session will provide a different set of classes. April 9 and 10 will both include wet felting, weaving amulet pouches on cardboard. $40 per session with an additional small materials fee. To pre-register...
Continue ReadingMy Community: 2011 Distinguished Citizens Award
The Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts of America presented the 2011 Distinguished Citizens Award on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Michigan State University Spartan Club. Community leaders and guests attended the ceremony, which honored President and CEO of Sparrow Health System Dennis A. Swan, President and CEO of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Liz Haar, and President...
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February 6 – April 2 — RecycleMania, East Lansing. RecycleMania is an annual eight-week recycling competition between more than 600 colleges and universities across the United States. The goal is to increase recycling awareness in a fun and friendly competition. How can MSU Spartans participate? 1) Be aware of recycle bins located in every building....
Continue ReadingMy Community: Grossology
Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing opened its new slimy, crusty and stinky exhibit titled “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” on Friday, Jan. 28. Science Center members were the first to get a peek at the exhibit, which features a burp machine, human skin climbing wall and interactive games. The exhibit will be open through May 15....
Continue ReadingMy Community: Women’s Expo
It was ladies’ weekend Feb. 4-6 at the Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo at the Lansing Center. Women were able to view and sample products and services from the more than 275 women-geared businesses on display. The Expo also featured cooking demonstrations and presentations on health, home, business and style. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Haslett Art Show
The Fresh Paint Art Auction on Friday, Feb. 11 at the Eagle Eye Conference Center in Bath featured pieces of art created by Haslett students, faculty and alumni, as well as by local artists. Guests were entertained with a live band and hors d’oeuvres throughout the auction. The funds raised will benefit art programs at Haslett Public Schools. [Show...
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Recipe of the Month: Potato Soup
By Romayne Lay INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ham 1/2 C. butter 1/3 C. parsley 32 oz. frozen hash browns 1/2 gal. milk 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 tsp. salt 1-8 oz. cream cheese COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Melt butter and cream cheese together. Add cream of chicken soups, milk and salt. Stir until smooth. Then add ham, potatoes and parsley. Cook for 45 minutes. Editors note:...
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30 Tips for Achieving a Healthy Weight
Mary Ann, an overweight woman, age 47, tells me that she has been dieting since she was 20, lost significant amounts of weight several times on various diet plans, but kept gaining it back — and more — within a year or two every time. She asks tentatively, “How will this time will be different?” This question is often asked by people who have had a...
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Recipe of the Month: Amazing Mac and Cheese
Preparation time: 20 minutes Number of servings: Four INGREDIENTS 1/4 C. butter or margarine 1/4 C. flour 2 C . warm milk Dash of pepper 1/2 tsp. hot-pepper sauce (to taste) 1/2 C. heavy cream 12 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded coarse (3 C.), divided 8 oz. (2 C.) macaroni elbows or double elbows, cooked and drained COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Melt butter in heavy...
Continue ReadingLive Like There Is No Tomorrow
I have always been a person who tries living each day fully. It’s important to me to put in a solid day’s work, love like there is no tomorrow, have some fun (of course) and say what’s needed to be said to those in my life. As you know, it’s tough to stay on task. We’re all so busy, but focusing on what’s truly important is critical for true...
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Good News
Karen Thomas Karen Thomas joins Independent Bank as Senior Mortgage Loan Officer Karen Thomas has joined Independent Bank as a senior mortgage loan officer at the West Road office in East Lansing. Thomas will serve customers in the counties of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham. Thomas brings 28 years of experience as a loan officer to the position. Independent Bank...
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Oh Oh So Awesome Oreo Cookie Delight
From the kitchen of: Dawn Pike, of Lansing Preparation time: 20 minutes Number of servings: 12-24 Ingredients 1 large pkg Oreo Cookies, crushed fine 2 small boxes French vanilla instant pudding 3 cups milk 1 stick butter 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 medium sized container of Cool Whip Directions 1. Put crumbs in 9×13 baking dish (save a few...
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