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LANSING — Lansing area animal lovers can get an adorable photo of their pet with the Easter Bunny and help the Lansing Jaycees raise funds for local animal welfare organizations at the fifth annual “Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny” event. For a suggested $5 donation or a wish list item, you can get a photo of your pet or child with the Lansing Jaycees’ Easter Bunny.
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk; Yvonne Young McConnell, Senior Analyst, Customer Service Administration, Michigan Department of State; Kyle Dymond, Assistant Administrator, Michigan Department of Treasury and Linda Lee Tarver, Community Affairs Director, Michigan Department of State spent a day helping citizens understand issues surrounding suspended licenses.
By Deborah M. Walker
The Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents a free mental health workshop for all, on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan. The workshop will focus on education and awareness of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, bipolar disorder and many others.
By Sherman Joseph
MMPGS partners gathered in January to recognize their dynamic work throughout the region: Michigan State University, Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Mid Michigan Environmental Action Council, Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds, Meridian Charter Township; Michigan Energy Options; the Groundwater Management Board, Greening Mid-Michigan and the Urban/Rural Service Management Committee. Courtesy photo
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Robinson Taylor, believed to have been both the first African-American graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the nation’s first academically trained black architect was inducted into the Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp series today as the 38th honoree. His great granddaughter, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the stamp.
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Jalisa Brown dances in a Happendance Spring Concert.
LANSING, MI – The Lansing/East Lansing Chapter of Links will celebrate Women’s History Month by hosting its 5th annual White Rose Gala on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Club (Overlooking Spartan Stadium), on the campus of Michigan State University.