Farmers Market at the Capitol, Thursday, August 23 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building

 LANSING, MI — The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, is looking forward to hosting the second of three Farmers Markets at the Capitol this summer. The next market takes place on the east lawn of the Michigan State Capitol Building in downtown Lansing on Thursday, August 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the final market of the season on Thursday, September 20. 

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REFLECTIVE WISDOM: Integrity

 By M. Lynn Griffin

 
When you tell someone you’ll call them back, do you actually do it? When you tell someone you’ll be over to help them move, do you show up? How about when you borrow money from a friend or relative and you promise to pay them back on payday or when you get your taxes, do you actually repay it? If you don’t call like you said you would, don’t show up at all, or suddenly can’t be found on payday or at tax time, you are lacking integrity.

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8 Ways Black Parents Can Encourage French Language Learning in Their Children

 By Robin Morris-Wilson

 
If you have considered learning a foreign language with your child, it is never too late to open the door to foreign language learning. A French speaker, author, and educator, Robin Morris-Wilson has conducted research on French language learning in an urban community. Now, she is offering helpful tips for parents who want to bring French language learning into their households.

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IN THE KNOW: EMPOWERING PROFESSIONAL

 NAME:    Tedi R. Parsons, CCC, CEC, CPC

BUSINESS:  
The Professionals Forum LLC
POSITION:    President
 
What do you consider to be the start of a great day?  
A nice hot cup of coffee enjoyed during the quiet early morning hours.
 

 

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Lansing native is a U.S. Navy Destroyer Sailor

 

Lansing native Tatiana Thomas is a sonar technician (surface) aboard the guided-missile destroyer operating out of San Diego.
 
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heidi Cheek

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July 4th cookout still a bargain for consumers

 

A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for the Fourth of July, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk, will cost slightly less this year, coming in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
 

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Gretchen Whitmer Supporters Announce the Formation of ¡Viva Whitmer! For Governor

 LANSING, MI — Today Gretchen Whitmer for Governor supporters announced the formation of ¡Viva Whitmer! For Governor, a group of Latino community leaders from across Michigan. 

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William Brewer II Advances the Credit Union Spirit Through Service and Volunteerism

 The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) presented William Brewer II the Board Chairperson of CASE Credit Union with the Credit Union Community Volunteer Award.  This award recognizes leadership in financial education and community outreach. 

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