Chef Stephanie Izard will appear on Saturday, March 14, 11 am at the Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road and 3 pm at the Holt-Delhi Library, 2078 Aurelius Road. The talented and entertaining fourth-season winner of Bravo’s Top Chef will dish about the hit show and serve up a few of her specialties. Seating is limited, so make your reservation today by emailing the library at connect@cadl.org or by contacting one of the host libraries.
In conjunction with Chef Stephanie’s visit, the Capital Area District Library is collecting unopened, non-perishable food items for local food banks.
Donations will be accepted between March 2-14 at the Okemos and Holt-Delhi libraries, including during the events.
Chef Stephanie’s appearance is part of the Capital Area District Library’s 2009 Lifestyle Series, which features a number of FREE programs on a variety of popular topics. The complete lineup can be found at mylife.cadl.org or at any Capital Area District Library location.
Capital Area District Library Provides FREE Verbal Appraisals and Lecture
Is it just sentimental value, or is that knick-knack worth a mint? Get a free verbal appraisal from appraiser and historian Elyse Luray. PBS viewers will recognize her from History Detectives and Antiques Roadshow. She also appears on HGTV’s The Longest Yard Sale and If Walls Could Talk. Luray and local expert, Glen Rairigh, owner of Americana Auctions will conduct appraisals on Saturday, March 7, 11 am at the Stockbridge Library, 200 Wood Street and 4:30 pm at the Haslett Library, 5670 School Street. Appraisals will take place for a limited time, so arrive early. One item per person. No stamps, coins, gemstones, firearms or ammunition. Luray will also appear March 7, 2 pm at the Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Avenue for a lecture on researching. No appraisals will be done at the Downtown Lansing appearance.
These appearances are part of the Capital Area District Library’s 2009 Lifestyle Series, which features a number of FREE programs on a variety of popular topics. The complete lineup can be found at mylife.cadl.org or at any Capital Area District Library location.
33rd Annual Michigan Victory Games
Now accepting participants
The Michigan Victory Games, a competitive sporting competition for athletes with physical disabilities, is now accepting participants for the 2009 competition in East Lansing. The four-day event begins May 14th and includes Track & Field, Cycling, Power lifting, Slalom, Swimming and Boccia competitions, just to name a few.
Athletes must be at least 7 years old and have a primary physical disability such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke or other physical disability to compete. Past participants have gone on to compete at National and International level competitions such as the World Games and US Paralympics.
Husch, who has been involved with the Games for 13 years, says every year is like a family reunion. “It’s amazing. You spend just four days together with the families, coaches, athletes and volunteers, and you develop this bond that some people never have with their own friends or family.”
The Victory Games accept individual athletes as well as organized teams – like the Grand Rapids Eagles, which has participated in the Games for more than18 years.
While the Games had more than 200 athletes, coaches and volunteers last year, Husch and the Victory Games staff are eager for more athletes to participate. To help attract more participants, the Games are introducing a new element this year – a single day of Track and Field competition on May 16th for athletes who are curious but not ready to commit to the four-day event.
The Victory Games are organized by the Michigan Disability Sports Alliance (MDSA), a non-profit group run by volunteers who donate their time to promote competitive and recreational sports for athletes with physical disabilities. Unlike Special Olympics, which support athletes with intellectual disabilities, the MDSA does not have consistent funding to support their ongoing efforts. Donations from the public are always welcome and necessary to ensure the future success of the Victory Games. For more information about the Games or donations please contact Stella Husch, Games Director at 248-922-1236 or shusch@striveonline.org. Or, visit the Michigan Victory Games website at www.michiganvictorygames.com.
Attention all Girls Ages 9-15!!
The NorthWest Initiative has a new program designed just for girls between the ages of 9-15. The Young Athena Program is designed to teach girls how to make healthy choices in their lives by building self-esteem, teaching leadership skills, building social skills and charm, and participating in positive learning activities and fun educational field trips!
The program meets every Saturday from 2:00 -4:00 pm at: NorthWest Initiative
(located inside the old Walnut Elementary School), 1012 N. Walnut St., Suite 107, Lansing, MI 48906. To learn more or to register your child, please call Barbara at 517-999-2894.
Local Agencies Sponsor a Caregiver’s Dessert Reception to say Thank you to Childcare Providers for their part in keeping Michigan parents working
As part of the April Month of the Young Child, this caregiver dessert reception will celebrate and recognize those who nurture our children in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton and Shiawassee counties
The Ingham County Health Department, Office for Young Children (OYC) in collaboration with CACS Early Head Start, Head Start and other Early Childhood and Education agencies will be hosting a “sweet” celebration for early childhood teachers, child care center staff, family and group child care providers to thank them for the critical work they do.
The Caregiver’s Dessert Reception will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 6-8:30 pm at Messiah Child Development Center 5740 W. Holt Rd, Hold MI 48842.
The event will provide desserts, networking and special guest speakers
