First of Three “POETRY IN THE CITY” Series on the Capitol Steps
LANSING, MI– Even though the Poetry in the City poetry readings have been “scrapped” from Lansing Parks and Recreation’s programming, the show went on.
Local & State
Celebrate the Month of July with Ice Cream
No matter what the occasion — a child’s birthday party, an elegant dinner or a casual family get-together — ice cream is a wonderful treat that adds to the celebration.
Kids Raise Money for Hospice Sign
Students from Fairview show off their award from their
philanthropic efforts. Photo courtesy of Hospice of Lansing.
Each year, Mrs. Fuller’s Resource Room students at Forest View Elementary School raise money to donate to a charity. This year, the sale of the beautiful crystals raised $651.55 plus 50 Mexican pesos. The children donated the funds to the school’s neighbor, Hospice of Lansing Residence.
Most Interesting and Influential 2006
LANSING, MI — One year has past since our last “Most Interesting and Influential” edition. Again, I do understand that people will ask how individuals were chosen and what dictated the order. This year we decided to make it easier and print in the order received. None of the individuals chosen from last year are in this year’s edition. There were other individuals that were asked and either declined or did not get their information to us in a timely manner.
Windmills May be a Breath of Fresh Air For Michigan Businesses
In almost every part of the world, countries are being asked about their energy consumption and how more energy resources can be used to ease the strain on resources available.
News Briefs 6-17
Union Missionary Baptist Church celebrates it’s 2007 Women’s Conference, Homeless advocate/author to speak Sat. Sept. 22 at Central United Methodist Church, Michigan school districts approach the 2007-08 school year with caution
A Story of a Sisters Love: FROM LEMONS INTO LEMONADE
“Choose something you enjoy doing. The content I require is in my head. ”
– Myron L. Green’s, who contracted primary progressive Muscular Sclerosis (PPMS) , philosophy on pursuing some passion that stirs your heartstrings. His passion of course is art.
MSU MUSEUM’S BENEFIT HITS THE SWEET SPOT: Chocolate lovers indulge for a great cause
The Big 10 Rooms at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at MSU, where chocolate abounds! The event benefits care and preservation of MSU Museum collections. Photo by Amber Shinn, MSU Museum.
New York’s Lincoln Center Jazz Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis: Set to Perform at the Wharton Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Fall Gala celebrated its artistic director’s, Wynton Marsalis’, 25 years of musical achievement with tributes and special guests. He will be performing at Michigan State University’s Wharton Center on.
Candidate Chris Lewless Vies for 68th District Seat
Chris and Kathy Lewless with son, 1 year old Charles Lewless standing in front of the Capitol Building in Lansing, MI.