My Community: 13th Annual East Lansing Film Festival
The East Lansing Film Festival (ELFF) is the largest film festival in Michigan to independent films, documentaries, shorts and students’ films from all over the world. ELFF, which took place Oct. 20-28, brought quality foreign and independent films to the state of Michigan and exposed the audiences to a variety of cultures and ideas. Featured films this...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Dress Fashion Show
Fashion, food, beauty, giveaways and charity were all the rave at the first-ever Dress event held Friday, Nov. 12 at the Turner Dodge House. Presented by Lisa Wall Interior Design, the event, which featured hourly runway shows, drawings, salon services and much more, benefited St. Vincent Catholic Charities. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Wolduman Cheese Making Class
Who doesn’t love a good cheese? On Nov. 4 and 11, at the Woldumar Nature Center, Gary Colles held two courses that lead participants through the basic steps of the admired artisan of cheese making. Participants got the opportunity to make soft cheeses during the first session and in the second session they got to make a “baby” cheese, which is an un-aged...
Continue ReadingMy Community: First Sunday Gallery Walk
This month the local artists and art enthusiasts gathered Sunday, Nov. 7 for the first Sunday Gallery Walk around the area. Owners showcased unique and beautiful pieces by various local artists. Visitors could view handmade jewelry, crafts, watercolor paintings, photography, clay sculptures and many other intriguing mediums. Although it was not an event for...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Trick or Treat on the Square
It was a crisp and sunny October evening on Washington Square for the third annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square on Wednesday, Oct. 27. The streets were transformed into a spooky gathering place full of fun for the whole family. Children dressed as ghosts and goblins enjoyed treats at candy stations and refreshments of cider and donuts. Halloween-themed music...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Signature Chef’s Auction
The Kellogg Center on Michigan State University’s campus was packed with delicious food and lots of fun during the annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Monday, Nov. 8. Along with the food and fun, the main attraction of the evening was a live and silent auction to benefit the March of Dimes. Packages included anything from a wheelbarrow filled with...
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Recipe Of The Month: Pamela’s Famous Carrot Cake
From the kitchen of: Pamela Kiersey Preparation time: 20 minutes Number of servings: 12-24 Ingredients CAKE 1 lb. carrots: peeled and grated, 35-40 baby sized 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp. salt FROSTING 1 stick of...
Continue ReadingEvents Calendar: December 2010
Events December 1 — Starmakers Breakfast, Lansing. Junior Achievement’s annual Starmakers Breakfast features Okemos High School and Haslett Middle School students. Special Guest WLNS Anchor, Evan Pinsonnault. Held at the Radisson Hotel Lansing — Capitol Ballroom, 111 N. Grand Ave. from 7:30-9 a.m.. Visit www.jamidmichigan.org. December 1-17 — 12...
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Health Fitness Tips: 4 Tips for a Zero-Gain Holiday Season
Change Your Environment, Change Your Expectations, Change Your Outcome The holidays are coming! If only the holidays involved just three days of festive eating — but for most of us, the holidays include several weeks of overeating and stress! This doesn’t have to happen! You can decide that you will have a zero-gain holiday season by following these simple...
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Tri-County Events: November
Events October 12 – May 3 — Pickin in the Park, Lansing. Indoor jam sessions at Grand Cafe Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River host a “Welcome back Pickers” party. Pickin in the Park is a bi-monthly event held the first and third Tuesday of every month. Performers will be at Grand Cafe Sir Pizza until the weather warms up in May. Runs from 6-9 p.m....
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