Local Focus

Lifelong Learner: Joanne Bridgford

Apr 27, 2010Column

Joanne Bridgford loves a good challenge.
For the mother of three who refuses to sit at home, multitasking isn’t intimidating — it’s exhilarating.
Bridgford manages to remain family-oriented while driving…

Tricounty Events: May

Apr 27, 2010

Events
May 1 — Victorian Day, Grand Ledge. This event takes place downtown and Island Park on Bridge St. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features a non-motorized parade, a…

Planting Seeds for Community Growth

Apr 27, 2010Feature

Hunter Park Community GardenHouse of Lansing is just one of the many community gardens cropping up new opportunities and a strong sense of community in the area. Community gardens give…

Restaurant Review: Benson’s Vinaigrettes

Apr 27, 2010Column

Several people have mentioned Benson’s Vinaigrettes restaurant to me, so I decided to stop in for dinner on my way to Horrock’s Market. The restaurant does catering and a busy…

My Communitiy: Sports Trivia Corporate Challenge & Auction

Apr 27, 2010Column

The Westside Community YMCA hosted its 6th Annual Sports Trivia Corporate Challenge and Auction at the Lexington Lansing Hotel. The event was held in honor of the Millers, Michigan’s first…

My Community: 8th Annual Founders’ Day Awards

Apr 26, 2010Column

The Greater Lansing Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. (GLAC) celebrated its 28th Annual Founders’ Day Awards at the Days Inn Lansing. The…

My Community: A Shot for Breast Cancer

Apr 26, 2010Column

Lansing’s Claddagh Irish Pub presented A Shot for Breast Cancer, where more than 150 participants visited 15 pubs taking one shot at a time in honor and support of breast…

My Community: Wine Tasting Benefit

Apr 26, 2010Column

Wine-lovers gathered for an evening of music, food and the chance to sample more than 150 award-winning wines at Michigan State University Museum’s 15th Annual Wine Tasting Benefit. A lively…

My Community: Maple Syrup Festival

Mar 25, 2010Column

The Maple Syrup Festival attracted nature-lovers young and old to observe how maple syrup is harvested from local trees. Held at the Fenner Nature Center, the festival included demonstrations in…

My Community: Chai Tea Date

Mar 25, 2010Column

A Chai Tea Date, complete with authentic Indian cuisine, music and decor, was hosted at the Turner-Dodge House. The public was invited to partake in traditional fare such as samosa,…

My Community: Zonta Club of Lansing’s 2010 Inter City Dinner

Mar 25, 2010Column

Professional and executive women dined while dawning dazzling cowboy hats at the Zonta Club of Lansing’s 2010 Inter City Dinner. Held at the Country Club of Lansing, the theme for…

My Community: Lansing Home & Garden Show

Mar 25, 2010

The MSU Pavilion was filled with hundreds of landscaping and remodeling exhibits during the Lansing Home & Garden Show, the largest expo of its kind in Mid-Michigan. Complete with a…

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