November is Native American Heritage Month
Utes–Chief Sevara [i.e., Severo] and family
Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company Collection, [reproduction number, e.g., LC-D4-10865]
Detouring Domestic Violence: Oasis Family Center Acts as a Mediator for Victims
By Deborah M. Walker
October was domestic violence awareness month. To shine light on the hidden and often ignored problem Oasis Family Center in Lansing hosted an open house on Friday October, 24 2014 to bring awareness to the public and share resources with the community.
Five Young Adult Books for Native American Indian Heritage Month
To celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month at the Capital Area District Libraries, we’ve compiled a list of five great young-adult books whose protagonists are shaping how teens see identity create their futures.
Celebrate Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year, once in spring and once in the fall. In the spring, the holiday is held on the Saturday closest to the first quarter Moon between the months of April and May, while in the fall (autumn) it occurs on a Saturday closest to the quarter moon between September and October.
8TH ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS INTERNATIONAL WINE, BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL
Grand Rapids’ annual pre-holiday event, the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival is set for Thursday, November 19 (5-10pm); Friday, November 20 (4pm-10pm) and Saturday, November 21 (Noon-10pm) at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids located at 303 Monroe Avenue NW. It is the largest wine festival in Michigan.Local Man Makes Reaching For the Stars Easier
By TNCP Staff
The cosmos is always changing and delighting us. Amateur astronomer, Rod Bisher, has been instrumental in exposing everyday people the science of exploring of the universe.
Opinion: Dear Black Men, Black Women Aren’t “Angry” They’re Frustrated
The subject of the stereotypical “angry black woman” has made some wonder why this belief even exists.Milk Means More Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Ingredients:
• 2/3 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
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Movie Review: The Martian
Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hr. 14 min.)
Plot: An astronaut presumed dead on Mars struggles to survive as he finds a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig Donald Glover
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: **1/2