Peace Rally at the Capitol
LANSING, MI — On August 17th, more than 100 people gathered in front of the State Capitol to attend a candlelight vigil for peac
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LITERACY CELEBRATION PROMOTES FAMILY READING
Families in the Greater Lansing area will celebrate the joy of reading with the “Share A Story” Literacy Celebration Event on Saturday, September 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Library of Michigan and Michigan Historical Center.
WE REMEMBER EUGENE RECORD OF THE CHI-LITES
Eugene Record, leader of the 1970’s vocal group the Chi-Lites, died Friday in Chicago at his daughter’s south suburban home following a long battle with cancer. He was 64
Singer co-wrote such classics as “Have You Seen Her?” and “Oh Girl.”
Music and dance – Great Lakes Folk Festival Music Program Has Rhythm and Roots
EAST LANSING, MI — From Alaska across to Georgia, and Japan by way of Canada, musical artists converge in East Lansing for the 2005 Great Lakes Folk Festival, Aug. 12-14.
The Michigan State University Museum presents the annual event celebrating culture, tradition and community. Music and dance stages – sponsored by the City of East Lansing – feature rhythms, sounds, stories and spectacular musicianship over the three-day festival.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN IMPACTS OVER 150 INGHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS
E. LANSING, MI — Leroy Hunt was at Holden Hall on Michigan State University’s campus at 8:30 am waiting for the free unused food, laundry detergent and other items that students returning home for summer vacation donated to the Make a Difference Foundation’s food program.
Michigan Literary Group to Host 1st Annual Awards Banquet & Writers Conference this Summer in Metro Detroit
DETROIT, MI –The Metro Detroit Literary Collective in conjunction with the Essence of Motown Writers Alliance will host the 1st Annual Literary Entrepreneur Awards Banquet and Writers Conference this August in Detroit for educational networking and to recognize the achievements of self publishers in the literary industry.
Ancestral Remains Found in Novi in 2003 – Reburied with Honor
LANSING, MI – The Ancestral Remains of eight Anishinaabek (American Indians) uncovered by a construction company in Novi have been returned to the ground. The Hannahville Potawatomi community, who has a historic presence in the area, deferred repatriation of the inadvertently discovered remains to the Michigan Anishinaabek Cultural Preservation and Repatriation Alliance (MACPRA).
7th Annual Judging the Law Schools is Released
Thomas M.Cooley Law School Moves Up from 24th place to 18th.
Approval of Millage Will Provide Continued Excellence in Our Parks
Left: Youngsters enjoying the see saw at Risdale Park on Lansing’s southside. Below: Georgetown Park on Lansing’s southside, which also has a neighborhood ballfield and a picnic area and shelter.
Scratches & Cutz
Code of The Cutz represents hip-hop, caters to DJs and the community
Owner Jamie Wilkins, AKA DJ Addverse at the Capitol Area District Library Downtown.
DJ Addverse gave a scratch/hip hop class much to the delight of the attendees. She often involves herself with other community volunteer activities, such as a clothes drive for The City Mission.