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Happy Holidays! November ushers in a little snow and a lot of family time as we embrace the beginning of the holiday season. It’s obvious COVID-19 has affected events in the region, but there is still plenty to do at a safe social distance. Enjoy all the hot chocolate, gooey treats and great memories that the holidays can bring.
SILVER BELLS IN THE CITY — HOME EDITION
Silver Bells Home Edition, presented by the Lansing Board of Water & Light, will air on FOX 47 from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20. This special telecast is a spinoff of Silver Bells in the City and will feature elements of the traditional event like the state Christmas tree lighting, family holiday singalongs, celebrity shoutouts, diverse holiday offerings and more.
THIS MONTH’S EVENTS Editor’s note: Please call event venues directly to make sure times and dates haven’t changed due to cancellations and postponements related to COVID-19.
2020 Michigan Made | Holiday Art Exhibition Visit the Lansing Art Gallery, 1100 Washington Square in Lansing, from Nov. 5 to Dec. 23 and purchase artworks that range from fine art to small gifts, including jewelry, paintings, pottery, metal work, leather goods, paper products, glass works, woodworking and more. For information, visit Lansingartgallery. org. 2020 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards Tune in to WILX-TV 10 at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 to watch the 2020 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards, hosted by
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Tiffany Dowling, owner of M3 Group and publisher of 517 Magazine. Eight awards will be given, including Business of the Year. For information, visit 517mag.com. 10th Annual Silver Bells 5K Choose to run or walk the 3-mile race Nov. 21 at home virtually, or you can do it in person in downtown Lansing with open timing. Prizes are given to the best holiday costumes. Register at runsignup. com/silverbells. Wonderland of Lights 2020 Potter Park Zoo has thousands of lights to create extraordinary
holiday light displays at the 26th annual Wonderland of Lights. The attraction is open from 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 27. It’s fun for the whole family. For information, visit potterparkzoo.org/ event/wonderland-oflights-2020/. Lansing Turkey Trot This Thanksgiving morning tradition can be completed in person or virtually Nov. 26. The 5K run/ walk has an open/ flexible start line at 500 Grand Ave. in Lansing. For information, visit runsignup.com/ Race/MI/Lansing/ LansingTurkeyTrot.
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