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Dear Readers,
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By Reference Librarian Jolee Hamlin
Jazz is a unique genre of American music with roots in both African and European traditions. This month, the Capital Area District Library is pleased to offer “A Night of Jazz,” a free concert featuring music from the Jazz Age.
LANSING, MI – On Wednesday, October 12th, from 6:00-8:00pm, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Tau Omega Chapter will host a community workshop and forum entitled “Moving from Advocacy to Action: What Every Citizen should Know About the State of Michigan Budget.” The event will take place in Room 235 Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI.
By Robert Pagliarini, LANSING, MI — On Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm we invite you to gather with us at The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X Street in Lansing for a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance and honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence.
By Robert C. Robinson III, MD
Here it is fellas! Another football season has kicked off and there isn’t a more exciting time of year! For many of us, this is a time of fantasy leagues, long weekend afternoons, late Monday nights, and most importantly the tailgating party. But before you plan the menu for your next game day celebration, there are a few things you may want to consider if you don’t want to get sidelined before the next week’s action.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Dear Tamara:
By Mark Miller
Six years ago, Mark and Sarah were on a cruise ship touring the South Pacific when a violent tropical storm damaged the ship’s hull. Several passengers were knocked overboard and into the dark churning waters nearly 50 feet below. Mark and Sarah were two of the passengers who plunged into the cold waters that night. They frantically grabbed pieces of debris and hung on tight, doing whatever they could to keep their heads above water.