Good News: July 2010
Williamston Chamber Announces Member of the Year The Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the selection of Rosemary Philip as the 2010 Chamber Member of the Year. Philip was a partner in the Sign of the Pineapple Antiques when it opened in 1979 and has been in the antique business in Williamston since that time. Currently, she and her...
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11th Annual Common Ground Music Festival The musical event of the summer, the 11th Annual Common Ground Festival, hits Lansing July 12 to 18, in Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing. Each year, Common Ground brings thousands of guests from all around Mid-Michigan. With headliners including Adam Lambert, Ludacris, TESLA, Alice Cooper, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Bret...
Continue ReadingTri County Events: July 2010
Events July 1 — Blues on the Grand, Lansing. The time is here for the 2010 Blues on the Grand! That’s right, this year Blues is moving to the Lansing City Market on the Grand River. Join us on Thurs. nights all summer from 6-9:30 p.m. Call (517) 394-7272 or visit www.wmmq.com. July 1, 7, 15, 22, 29 — Summer Cinema, Lansing. The Capital Area District...
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken By Winner Naomi Gauldin
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce By Winner Naomi Gauldin Servings: 2 Prep and cook time: 45 min. Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup flour ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 Roma tomato, diced 2 Tbsp. basil, chopped 1 cup heavy whipping...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Be A Tourist In Your Own Town
Greater Lansing residents were able to become tourists in their own town for a day. Passports provided access to local museums and many other downtown gems and activities for $1 each. More than 50 local businesses, attractions and activities opened up their doors for resident tourists. Activities ranged from chalk art at the Lansing Art Gallery to celebrating...
Continue ReadingMy Community: 14th Annual Mayor’s River Walk
Walkers throughout Lansing embarked on a three mile walk for the Department of Parks and Recreation’s 14th Annual Mayor’s River Walk. Families began at Potter Park Zoo, and made their way to Hawk Island Park, with the option of stopping at fun stations along the way. An inflatable obstacle course, live band and other activities were available to enjoy...
Continue ReadingMy Community: 11th Annual Gizzard Fest
The streets of downtown Potterville were bursting with music, parades and classic cars for the 11th Annual Gizzard Fest. People enjoyed three fun-filled days of amusement rides, lawn mower racing, softball, baseball and boxing tournaments, and even bingo. Crowds took a break from their pony rides, arts & crafts and flea markets to cheer on the gizzard...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Highfields’ 30th Anniversary Golf Outing
Golfing foursomes gathered at Walnut Hills Golf Club to swing away for Highfields’ 30th Anniversary Golf Outing. This 18-hole scramble raised money for Highfields — a nonprofit organization with a vision to create bright futures for children, their families and communities. The event included on-course refreshments, lunch, a raffle and an afterglow with...
Continue ReadingMy Community: We Can Do It! Women’s 5k Run/Walk/Roll
The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing had its annual We Can Do it! Women’s 5K Run/Walk/Roll. Women throughout Greater Lansing gathered in Okemos to begin the 5K, which took them through Central and Nancy Moore Park. Family and friends of the contestants cheered on the woman as they ran, walked and rolled. The 5K is held every year in honor of the Women’s...
Continue ReadingSusan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Seven thousand people congregated at the Capitol to fight for a cure to breast cancer at the largest 5K series of run/walk events in the world: the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Despite cloudy, drizzly weather, the event had record attendance. The Survivor Oasis Tent was open prior to the race to honor breast cancer survivors. The Oasis offered entertainment,...
Continue ReadingILPH-MI Run for the Rescue
Horse lovers celebrated the Kentucky Derby at Run for the Rescue. This signature annual fundraiser supports the work of the International League for the Protection of Horses of Michigan (ILPH-MI) to rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected horses. The event, hosted at the Lexington Lansing Hotel, included silent and live auctions, an opportunity to get...
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