My Community: Delhi Charter Township Tree Lighting
The community gathered at the Community Services Center in Holt for the 14th annual tree lighting. While watching, people were invited to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and meet the guest of honor, Santa Claus. Festive music was provided by Holt High School’s choir and band. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Jingle Belle Women’s 5K & Holiday Expo
Runners and walkers hit the snow-frosted pavement to benefit the Delta Township District Library. There were 445 participants who participated and went the distance. The annual Holiday Marketplace provided crafts and helpful tips for perfect gifts during the race. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Festival of Trees
A traditional event from Lansing’s past was brought to life again this holiday season. Trees were decorated in everything from Disney characters to M & Ms. These festive trees were displayed and auctioned off to benefit local charities. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Masquerade Ball
The Junior League of Lansing’s annual Signature Event took on an air of mystery with this year’s Masquerade Ball. Attendees donned elegant masks, tried their luck at a hand of Blackjack and danced the night away in the name of supporting the Junior League’s mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community. [Show...
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15th Annual Ele’s Place Fall Reception
Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to create awareness of and support for grieving children and their families. Because death crosses all religious, cultural and economic boundaries, Ele’s Place is committed to reaching out to all grieving children and their families throughout Mid-Michigan. The organization provides...
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Sarah King: Green Cleaning
Being an environmentally friendly person goes a lot further than driving a hybrid car and recycling. Sarah King has been conscious of these additional efforts since she was a little girl. “Even as a kid, I would hound my parents to death about recycling,” said King. King credits her grandfather for her participation and interest in eco-conscious activities. “He’s...
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Denise Shaver: Out of Adversity
As one of the few members of her family to graduate from college or even attend, Denise Shaver has a lot to be proud of. Shaver grew up in Lansing the youngest of eight in a family fighting against poverty. Once Shaver graduated high school, she decided she wanted to do more for herself. She was able to receive a good share of financial aid to attend Michigan...
Continue ReadingResolve to be Fiscally Fit in 2010
Lose weight. Save money. Quit smoking. Pay off debt. 2010 brings new resolutions, and most of us could benefit from setting some financial goals for the year ahead. The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to evaluate your financial situation and set up a budget to help you save time and money in 2010 and beyond. Getting started A good starting point...
Continue ReadingRefresh Your Outlook for the New Year
This is one of my favorite times of year. January gives everyone a chance for a do-over. That’s right. Whatever happened in 2009 can be viewed as a learning experience, and you and I get the chance to move into the new year a little wiser. I definitely would be considered an optimist (in almost every situation), but I really feel like the mood and views...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Oktoberfest
Cheers! You didn’t have to be German to have a great time at Old Town Lansing’s Oktoberfest. Both nights brought crowds in for fun, music, polka and delicious food. Not only was the festival a hit, it raised funds to renovate Old Town, Lansing. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingChild-Naming Debacles
There are some major decisions one has to make when pregnant. Here are a few of the ones I’ve been grappling with lately: 1) Whether to buy cute summer shoes on sale at Anthropologie in my current size, or one size larger, because apparently my feet are destined to grow next year! 2) Whether to indulge on Breyer’s mint chocolate chip ice cream, or...
Continue ReadingWomen’s History Takes Center Stage
After 24 years as a librarian for Elmwood Elementary School spent perusing the history department’s large collection of autobiographies, Marie Papciak has found her calling. She brings to life seven historical women she looks up to with a series of skits she performs as each character. All of the women were in the side margins of the history books, and I...
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