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14 A Diamond in the Rough 12 Back to School Fashion 20 Isabelle Wynn, Zoe Ziegler and Rachel Muzenberger, Impacting Communities and Passing it Forward

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14 Careers for Consideration

DIY Quick Crafts

18 Adventures in Dating

Nonprofit Profile

19 Entertainment Alley

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26 Tri County Events

Movie Review

28 A Pet's Tale

10 Local Women

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s I’ve aged, I’ve become more and more aware of the similarities between my mom and I. A few of these traits are welcomed; I’m more thoughtful about spending — okay, not as thoughtful as she is at this point, but I’m moving in that direction. I’m also more appreciative of the slower days where you can just relax. She definitely functions best when she gets her down-time in, and I haven’t always included enough relaxation in my life (according to her).

with the Y-PIF Award. Our friend Bob Hoffman started the ePIFany Now! movement right here in mid-Michigan, where individuals are encouraged to Pass It Forward. Bob has held many events around our city and recently partnered with MSUFCU to make a bigger impact. This year, the board at ePIFany Now! decided to recognize the young people who are doing amazing things for people in the community. I love this! Our friend Bob Hoffman will also take part in this year’s Lady Classic. The Lady Classic is signing up teams right now for our event on Sept. 17 at Timber Ridge. We are continuing to support C.A.R.E., a domestic abuse program for women and children thanks to our sponsors like Independent Bank. Bob will participate as a celebrity caddie where we auction off 12-15 gentlemen for charity before sending the teams out for the day. The caddies will support the all-female teams throughout the day and also take one shot per hole if they choose. Over the years, the caddies have been creative and gone to great lengths to increase the bids. One of our caddies provides mimosas and chocolate covered strawberries to get the maximum bid donated to the charity.

The thing I wish I had is her metabolism. She is a tiny woman and certainly doesn’t have to work at it. Seriously?! The area that I’ve noticed creeping in on me is the occasional complaint about the younger generation and referring to my youth in a way that makes you think about when you were small and someone told you about walking 10 miles to school both ways in a blizzard — without shoes. I guess it’s just the cycle of life. You tend to worry a little about the next generation. After all, they think so differently and don’t seem to understand how the world works. I’ve been in a room with a group of teenagers (my youngest son is 18 after all) and I find myself muttering about slang and technology (everyone is looking at their phones) and I realize I’m shaking my head and formulating a lecture in my mind. I’ve become my mom. It’s O.K., because I think she’s pretty great, and truly the next generation is too.

A few of our amazing caddies include: Tico Duckett of Duckett Brothers, Andre Hutson of Conquest Health, Jim Kost of Coldwell Banker, Dave Akerly of 1320 WILS’ Morning Wake Up and former CAWLM cover guy, Mojo from Q106. We have changed our format a bit and will have two first and second place teams. We will give one to the group that participates without a caddy and one for the teams that have the benefit of caddy assistance. We will also continue with a team costume/theme contest. We have so much fun seeing the creativity these teams use.

It is especially apparent when you see young people who give so much to their fellow man and community. The three young ladies Isabelle Wynn, Zoe Ziegler and Rachel Munzenberger who are featured this month were recently honored

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But before we totally wrap up the summer, I want to encourage you to get out and meet some people at the Greater Lansing Business Monthly’s Connections and Coffee event on Aug. 11 from 8-9 a.m. at the University Club. Please RSVP to Melissa@m3group.biz. Have an amazing end to summer. Stay cool and be safe!

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LIFETECH ACADEMY ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW PARTNERSHIPS

To learn more about LAFCU, please call (517) 622-6600 or find us online at lafcu.com. SUSAN G. KOMEN MICHIGAN’S JENNIFER JURGENS RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN STAFF LEADERSHIP AWARD

LifeTech Academy, a Lansing-based, blended-model cyber public charter school, announced today that it has formed four new strategic partnerships with Greater Lansing businesses and nonprofit organizations — Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC), LAFCU, M3 Group and US Marines. Each partner will function as one of the approved organizations for LifeTech Learners in grades 7-12 to choose from as part of their real world, hands-on, project-based learning experience. Other partners include Accident Fund, AKEA Web Solutions, Dale Carnegie Training, Douglas J, Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA), Potter Park Zoo and The Wharton Center for Performing Arts. LifeTech Academy believes in partnering with businesses and nonprofit organizations that want to be influential in the education of youth. For information on the options to become a strategic partner, contact Matthew D. Anderson at (517) 290-3274 or matthew@ engageded.net, or visit LifeTechacademy.org.

LAFCU VICE PRESIDENT HONORED AS CREDIT UNION YOUTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR Kelli Ellsworth Etchison was honored at the recent annual convention of the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) as the MCUL 2014 Credit Union Youth Advocate of the Year. Ellsworth Etchison is LAFCU's vice president of community and business development.

Each quarter, The Meridian Company will make a $1,000 donation to a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chosen by the voting public on the company’s Facebook page. Nominations are now being accepted for the third quarter donation. The nomination deadline is Saturday, August 8. Voting will occur during the months of August and September. The winner of the $1,000 donation will be announced the first week of October. To nominate your favorite local charity, visit themeridianadvantage.net and click on The Meridian Company Community Connections banner and submit a nomination form.

Susan G. Komen Michigan Executive Director, Jennifer Jurgens, was honored for her leadership on June 27 by the global breast cancer organization during its Komen Leadership Conference held in Fort Worth, Texas. Jurgens received the “Excellence in Staff Leadership Award,” which recognizes a staff member of a local Komen Affiliate for accomplishments that exceed normal job responsibilities and expectations. Jurgens was instrumental in the merger of three Michigan Affiliates earlier this year: Mid-Michigan, Southwest Michigan and West Michigan. Jurgens’ leadership was crucial to the consolidation of systems, communications with Komen headquarters in Dallas, TX and ensuring all voices were being heard in the process. In January, Komen Michigan became a legally merged entity with a stronger, broader, more financially stable and dedicated Affiliate known as Komen Michigan. Individuals who have questions about breast health or need help accessing services can direct their inquiries to Komen Michigan by calling (616) 752826 or emailing info@komenmichigan.org. THE MERIDIAN COMPANY DONATES $1,000 TO CHILDREN’S BALLET THEATRE OF MICHIGAN The

This Youth Advocate achievement recognizes a Michigan credit union employee for outstanding contributions that serve youths. Ellsworth Etchison has led the development of several innovative youth outreach efforts, products and services for the midMichigan credit union that dramatically expanded during 2014.

Theatre of Michigan (CBT) with a $1,000 donation through The Meridian Company Community Connections program. This program is a unique and fun way for The Meridian Company to support the wide variety of noble causes in the Lansing region.

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For more information about The Meridian Company Community Connections, contact The Meridian Company at (517) 618-0589 or themeridianadvantage.net. MSUFCU EMPLOYEES RAISE OVER $69,000 FOR MYOI MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is pleased to announce that after a six-month fundraising initiative, Credit Union employees raised $69,415 for the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI). This is the largest amount ever raised by the Credit Union’s charity committee, surpassing last year’s total of $44,000 raised in support of Haven House. Throughout the charity campaign, MSUFCU employees hosted various internal fundraisers and spent time with the MYOI youth. The Credit Union hosted cooking classes, an ice skating day and a professional clothing drive, which provided many MYOI youth with professional attire to be used for job interviews and in business settings. MYOI is a program available to Ingham County foster youth that provides mentoring and life skills training. The goal of MYOI is to ensure that young people in foster care have successful outcomes in housing, education, employment, community engagement and health.

The Meridian Company, an East Lansing-based plumbing, heating, air conditioning and remodeling firm, recently awarded the Children’s Ballet

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DIYQUICKCRAFTS BY BROOKE ERWIN

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y current home décor obsession is succulents. They add some green to your home and are low-maintenance all year round. You will be surprised how much you can liven up your windowsill or tabletop with a colorful piece of nature. I decided to add a pop of color to the terracotta pots by simply adding a little bit of paint. Succulents are all the rage right now and there's nothing better than adding a colorful pot to the mix!

Directions STEP 1 — Using the foam brush, apply acrylic paint to the terracotta pots. (Make sure to paint the inside of the rim at the top of the pot as well.) After letting the first layer dry, apply a second layer. STEP 2 — After the paint dries, apply painter ’s tape about a third of the way up from the bottom of the pot. Cover the top portion of the pot with painter ’s tape as well. Spray paint the bottom of the pot with gold spray paint. If your pots have saucers, spray paint those as well. STEP 3 — Let the spray paint dry for at least an hour before putting your plants in the pots.

Supplies • Terracotta pots

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Brooke Erwin is the Art Director for CAWLM. She is a MSU spartan graduate with a passion for fashion, beauty blogging and anything creative.

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ENHANCING PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION

ducation is one of the most important tools that we have to shape youth. However, finding the money to keep student activities thriving is not always an easy task. It can be challenging to raise funds for education in urban public school districts. The Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) is combatting this issue locally by working to raise funds for the Lansing School District. “Schools cannot just go out and raise money. They rely on the government and different foundations to support them,” said Anne Goudie, a member of LEAF’s board of trustees. Established in 1984, the foundation was created to aid the school district by funding both long- and short-term projects that they otherwise would not be able to financially handle. The nonprofit’s board of trustees is made up of school district officials and community members. The team works hand-inhand with the school district to ensure that all of the needs are being met. “We are pretty in tune with the school district. It's a two operative effort,” said Goudie.

LEAF is currently partnering with the district to carry out a three-year reading initiative to continue the literary involvement of students in kindergarten through third grade during the summer. Students participating in the program receive books and journals to complete throughout the summer. This is to ensure that the fundamental skills that they have learned during the school year will not only be remembered, but may be advanced during the summer months. Grants are awarded annually to deserving teachers working in the district to help them improve their classrooms and provide an exemplary educational experience unhindered by funds. LEAF also highlights students who exhibit academic excellence by awarding them with scholarships. These scholarships are given to graduating seniors to help them continue their education after high school. The support of LEAF occasionally travels outside of the district; this year the organization is supporting the Otsu Exchange Program, which sends students in the Lansing School District to Otsu, Japan; Lansing’s sister city. Experiences like this allow students to learn about a different culture and help them to understand the importance of diversity.

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LEAF doesn’t have employees; it relies solely on volunteers, annual fundraisers like LEAFWORKS and endowed funds as the primary sources of income. LEAF strives to raise $65,000 to $75,000 a year for Lansing schools and its students. “The goal is to maintain as much as we can and also to continue to provide low income urban students who face additional challenges with the appropriate curriculum,” said Goudie. As long as they are able to, LEAF will continue to provide the Lansing School District with a way to enrich students’ lives and provide young men and women with the opportunity for success.

Sydney Ford, a junior at Michigan State University, is pursuing a career in journalism and design. Sydney enjoys all things creative, volunteering with shelter animals and eating sushi with strawberry ice cream.

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he advantages of social media are plentiful. Websites like Facebook The stories could be as simple as “my employer isn’t able to pay me until next and Twitter allow us to connect with old and new friends, share week, but I need to pay my electricity bill this week,” or as complex as “I want photographs and videos, learn about and discuss current events to visit you but can’t afford my plane ticket.” It’s been said that money can’t buy and bring awareness to and promote events, among many others. you love, but these scam artists think differently. Protect your heart and your Whatever our needs, social media platforms likely have something wallet by watching out for these scams. available to suit them. But there are also risks. The Internet provides anonymity, which attracts scam artists and their creative schemes. Because of social POST AND WIN SCAMS media’s popularity, scam artists have access to a much larger population of Typically, these types of scams catch your attention by offering a free prize people that could potentially be tricked by one of their scams. When you are for sharing, posting, or tweeting something. For example, posts telling you to using social media for all of its wonderful benefits, “share this status, and win a free iPad!” may possibly be aware of potential scams. Of course you will be from a legitimate company running a contest want to personalize your social media profiles, to promote themselves. If you share a picture of SOCIAL MEDIA IS AN EFFECTIVE but make sure that you don’t provide any of your yourself at one of their stores, you could win a free TOOL FOR MANY PURPOSES, BUT financial information online for these sites. Some gift card, or something along those lines. Because social media scams can have a minimal affect on some contests are real and some are scams, you’ll SCAMMERS KNOW THAT, TOO. BE you, but others could have a devastating impact want to do some research before posting anything on AWARE OF THE POSSIBLE RISKS, depending upon the amount and type of information your social media account. If the contest is a scam, that was compromised. Below, we’ve listed some of posting something on your account could provide AND USE THAT KNOWLEDGE the common scams found on social media so you the scammers with any personal information that is TO MAKE THE BEST JUDGMENTS know what to avoid. tied to your social media account.

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TRAINWRECK TRAINWRECK MOVIEREVIEW

BY KYLE DOWLING

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onogamy is not realistic.”

These four words set the tone for Amy Schumer’s hilarious new movie, “Trainwreck.” When the movie opens, we meet Amy (Amy Schumer), a woman living in New York City who works for a men’s magazine and enjoys an uninhibited life of drinking and dating with no romantic commitment. Amy’s views on relationships stem from her father’s somewhat misguided advice about the pitfalls of monogamy. Throughout her entire adult life, Amy has never taken dating seriously, and is happy to be single. She spends her nights partying in the city and picking up guys. When the magazine she works for sends Amy on an assignment to interview successful sports doctor, Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), she finds that she has a strong connection with him, which causes her to reevaluate her views on relationships, and ultimately what she wants in life. As their relationship progresses, Amy soon realizes that she has to make a choice; she can break things off with Aaron and continue to live life the way she always has, or she can stay with him and delve into a potentially great future and the possibility of a family. Amy Schumer does a great job as both the lead actor and the writer for this film. The script is well written, and all of the characters are developed well.

The film allows viewers to see all the different sides of Schumer; She’s a comedian with a more vulnerable side that fans don't see often.

This movie features a number of big name celebrities, from Lebron James and John Cena to Daniel Radcliffe. The movie becomes a game of ‘spot the other stars.’ I thought that Lebron James did a great job, especially since his role wasn’t just a quick cameo, but an actual part in the film. The strength of the film is Schumer’s deadpan humor and her ‘tell it like it is’ attitude. Her writing and acting style prove that she’s not afraid of what other people think; in fact, telling people off is practically second nature to her. With it’s laugh-out-loud humor and storyline that anyone falling in love for the first time can relate to, “Trainwreck” is a perfect ‘girls night out’ movie! If you like the comedies, “Knocked Up” or “The 40-YearOld Virgin,” then you’ll definitely enjoy “Trainwreck!” Make sure to grab your girlfriends and go see this hilarious movie, you’ll be laughing about it for weeks to come. This movie review is brought to you by Studio C! where movies taste better! 1999 Central Park Dr. | Okemos (517) 381-8100 | studioctheatre.com

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Achieving Goals

Pamela Comer Manager at Yazaki

ot many people discover a direct path to their career, especially not on the first try. Then again, not everyone is as blessed as 37-yearold, Pamela Comer. After graduating from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in logistics and marketing, Comer landed an internship straight out of college that led her right to the position that she holds now. Comer began working as an inventory analyst and was eventually promoted to a supervising position at Comprehensive Logistics. When a branch of Yazaki, an automotive supplier, opened in the area, Comer decided to join them, and now works as the manager of Yazaki's distribution center. She is the head of a 140,000 square foot warehouse that operates 24 hours a day. She pushes her employees to make sure that they are getting quality material sent out around the clock. When she is not working at Yazaki, her 15-year-old daughter's schedule becomes her schedule. She takes her back and forth from competitive dance, golf, tennis, and everything in between. Comer keeps her daughter involved. Her family has been a huge support system for her, and they have helped her along the way to achieve the goals she has set for herself thus far. Comer is proud of herself for reaching her educational goals, including receiving her master’s degree. “My motivation is to take care of my daughter and to be a role model for her,” said Comer. After accomplishing many of her personal goals, Comer is getting ready to take on a new set of challenges as she prepares to get married. She looks forward to this next chapter and making memories as a new larger family. BY SYDNEY FORD

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On the CASE

Megan Barrett

Marketing Manager for CASE Credit Union

inding the perfect job can be a daunting process, but Megan Barrett knows that the journey is well worth it. Barrett grew up in New England and received a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Framingham State University in Framingham, Mass. “When I graduated, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” she said. “As I learned more in the professional world, I realized how I enjoy marketing and public relations. They both require an amount of creativity mixed with structure and I enjoy that.” Barrett worked in the financial industry for many years before finding her place at CASE Credit Union; she spent a lot of time working with nonprofits, focusing on fundraising, public relations and marketing. Her new position combines her previous experience in the financial industry with the public relations and marketing work that she’s recently found success in. Barrett now works with the marketing department to grow the CASE Credit Union brand in the Greater Lansing area by focusing on all internal and external communications, advertising and community engagement. She oversees a threeperson marketing team, comprised of a graphic designer, a community engagement coordinator and a marketing specialist. They work on copy, website, social media, etc. They are responsible for all internal and external marketing of the credit union, including social media, press releases, TV advertising, digital advertising, direct mail campaigns, community events, sponsorships, giveaways, internal branch televisions, posters, brochures and more. Their goal is to bring CASE to the forefront of people’s minds when they think about credit unions. When she isn’t at work, Barrett can be found outside when the weather is nice. She loves gardening, running, hiking and walking the river trail with her dog. Barrett also likes to spend time with her sister, brother-in-law and her three nephews . “I moved to Michigan to be closer to family,” she said. “Spending time with family and friends when I can are a top priority.” BY KYLE DOWLING August 2015

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BACK TO SCHOOL

SWEET, SASSY & STYLISH Head back to school in style! Emma is ready for any school activity looking casual, sassy and cute in a fashionable sparkle graphic tee and dark skinny jeans. Bringing a pop of color to your outfit is the perfect way to add some flare. Emma’s shoes and accessories bring out her own style for this school year.

FASHION IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN; SUMMER ACTIVITIES

ARE WRAPPING UP, AND THE BACK TO SCHOOL SIGNS HAVE APPEARED IN STORES. YOU CAN’T TURN A CORNER WITHOUT SOMETHING REMINDING YOU TO GET THE KIDS READY WITH NEW CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES. THE LADIES AT THE CAPITAL AREA WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE HAD SOME HELP FROM THESE FASHIONABLE KIDS. FOR THIS BACK TO SCHOOL AUGUST ISSUE, THEY WENT THROUGH THEIR OWN CLOSETS TO PICK OUT THEIR

FAVORITE STYLE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

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NEWSTART ! SCHOOL YEAR

Enroll your child in the Lansing YMCA’s afterschool program to start the school year off right!

YMCA school age programs offer quality before and after-school care that is safe, convenient and active. Each program is licensed by the State of Michigan and features structured, age-appropriate activities. Our staff is caring, imaginative and well trained with the necessary credentials to work and play with young people. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: • homework assistance • enrichment activities • relationship building • sports and games • arts and crafts OTHER BENEFITS: • low cost • compliments school curriculum • small groups • partnerships with local school districts and community-based organizations

For More Information Contact: Todd Fisher 517. 827. 9675 tdfisher@ymcaoflansing.org or visit us at www.ymcaoflansing.org/child-care/

CADE CONLEY GRAPHICS ARE BACK! Case is rocking the graphic tee with a great pair of colored shorts and tennis shoes. With an added pop of color in the socks, he is ready to make a great first impression with his easy and effortless new style. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a quick stylish new outfit, graphic tees are the perfect choice!

CASE CONLEY COMFORTABLE & CASUAL Make an impression on your classmates by going back to school in style. Cade is casual in his blue striped shirt paired with khakis and a nice clean pair of kicks. He is ready to show his hot style off to the ladies and keep it cool with the guys. From school to after school activities, Cade is ready to go!

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Old Town’s ROCK STAR

nyone who is on the prowl for a new property wants to make sure that their building is sitting on a safe piece of land; that’s when they call Ruthie Doering. Doering is a geologist who works at Triterra, an environmental consulting company located in Lansing’s Old Town. As a fairly young company that opened its doors in 2008, they have an evergrowing clientele. With a staff of about 10, the Triterra team keeps themselves busy. Triterra employees work to make sure that contamination and hazardous materials are not present near a property, and there is always work to be done throughout the state of Michigan.

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Doering handles the Phase One process; after an attorney, bank or individual owner comes to Triterra, the process begins. “As soon as I get a new case on my desk, I start calling and emailing all of the necessary people,” said Doering. The fire, health and environmental quality departments are all on her list to contact for files on the properties. After all necessary documents are collected, Doering begins to research the intended and surrounding buildings, and gathers information about the soil and groundwater to ensure that it has no contamination.

check for any other unknown variables. The samples that are collected are sent over to a lab for testing. The results from the testing determine how Doering moves forward with a client for Phase Two.

Only some parts of her job deal with geology, but her knowledge of the subject comes in handy when considering where contamination might be present and when choosing where to take samples from. Doering was drawn to this position because it allowed her to help with the upkeep of the world around us. “Geologists like environmental work because it’s a small step in keeping the Earth clean. It’s also given us a chance to look at the history of the area [where we work and live].”

“THE WHOLE PROCESS USUALLY TAKES ABOUT THREE WEEKS, BUT BECAUSE I ENJOY IT SO MUCH I REALLY DON’T MIND WORKING OVER ON A PROJECT. IT’S LIKE SOLVING A MYSTERY TO DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF

Although the deskwork is critical to the process, fieldwork is equally if not more important; and fieldwork is Doering’s favorite aspect of the job. “It’s fun, I get to meet a lot of different people and see new places," she said. Mold and asbestos searches are some of the simpler inspections that Doering and her team perform when they visit a site. Depending on the area, they also check for gasoline leaks underground and take samples of the soil to

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“The whole process usually takes about three weeks, but because I enjoy it so much I really don’t mind working over on a project,” said Doering. “It’s like solving a mystery to discover the history of these properties”.

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ummertime — the weather is warm, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the leaves on the trees are green. What’s more inspiring?

My answer to that question is that a good love story is what inspires me. I think there is something epic about love stories; they can soften the hardest of hearts and inspire the most uninspired souls. It doesn’t matter if you’re single or attached, the culture you live in or how much money you make, love stories are universal. In my previous articles, I had a chance to share my views about the process of how I approach finding true love. Keeping an open mind, being intentional and making new friends along the way are all a part of my dating journey. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t share that admiring other couples’ relationship success stories is a great inspiration to me. Inspiration is defined as the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something. My inspiration is ignited when I hear accounts from people who share their experiences of when they met the love of their lives for the first time, or from folks who were able to get a second chance at love, and even those who experienced a regrettable loss of a love due to death. In this article, I want to share the real life stories that I reflect on for inspiration. BEWARE OF THE WINGMAN Admit it; deep down, don’t you want to dislike couples that get it right the first time? The correct answer is, NO! The cynic in me is tempted to make smart comments, but we all know that this type of couple really has the winning idea. I have the pleasure of knowing a real-life dream team that met, loved then married and still remain a happy couple today. Their story started years ago with one man who carried out his wingman duties poorly. While he should have been working on successfully setting up another couple, his failed tactics resulted with him being the one who landed the love of his life. It all began with an introduction. First, the wingman approached a woman whom his buddy found really attractive. His strategy? Invite the woman to a house party, and when she attended, the wingman would create opportunities for his buddy to charm

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this woman into joining him for a first date. Then, unfortunately the wingman’s buddy was overcome with shyness and just ignored the poor woman during the entire party. Mr. Wingman felt bad and decided to resort to “Plan B,” which was to keep the woman company so that she wouldn’t notice the rude treatment. Now, here comes the good part (for the wingman at least). To his surprise, he and the woman had an amazing connection. The conversation was so great that Mr. Wingman was able to land a first, second and third date with this woman. This story ends with marriage, two kids and a dog. Now, the happy couple celebrates their 25th wedding anniversary this year. I know what you’re asking; what’s my inspiration when I hear this story? Remain open to the idea of dating a wingman (just kidding). NICE GUYS FINISH LAST (A.K.A. SECOND) Gotta love it when you are able to witness your friends eat their words. My trained relationship eye was able to predict this story before it began. To my friend’s surprise, she was able to find love the second time around. Picture this story, in the beginning, my friend knew a guy who could finish her sentences. He was shy, but more importantly unavailable; which worked out well, because she was unavailable too. They worked in the same office, so the friendship was able to grow over time and was centered on career goals, family living and life in general. Over the course of their friendship, they were able to share laughter, good/bad days and even became close to the same friends (myself included). I immediately noticed their chemistry. However, since they were both attached I kept my thoughts to myself. One day, out of curiosity, I found the nerve to ask my friend the question, “if you lived in a parallel universe do you think this guy would have been your mate?” Her response, “nah … he’s like a little brother to me.” So, as life moved on, their lives disconnected for a period of time. During the break away from each other, they both became single and had started separate lives happily unattached. After a few years had passed, their paths crossed again. The conclusion was a new-found romantic love and me at the table enjoying Christmas Eve dinner with the newlyweds. Brotherly/sisterly

love took on an entirely new meaning for this second time around couple. My inspiration: true love comes around in its own time with the person you least expect. BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST This last story touches my heart because it involves someone whom I care for deeply, who lost her husband (the love of her life) due to death. After years of being treated poorly by a person who was less than charming, she finally met the perfect man. Their courtship began, marriage, then children and the cliché white picket fence. Love, respect, support, family and laughter are the repeated themes of their entire relationship. Her Prince Charming promised a lifetime of happiness and spent every day keeping that promise until his life ended unexpectedly. While the ending is sad, her relationship with this amazing man resulted in a wonderful marriage, outstanding children and a lifetime of awesome memories. When I reflect on this story, I’m inspired by how much my friend loved her Prince Charming, and more importantly, the lasting impression her relationship made on the lives of the people who were privileged to be around them. REMAIN INSPIRED While these particular stories may not inspire you, find the stories that do. Being single can be hard when you don’t know how your story will end. I personally believe it’s important to take the time to learn other people’s love stories as a source of inspiration. If you are following my dating adventure and have an inspirational love story that you would like to pass along, please send me an email at catchat359@ gmail.com. There’s always room to remain inspired. Thank you for taking this dating journey with me.

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ow was your summer? Did you get out and see lots of movies? We certainly did: Jurassic World was well, O.K.; Inside Out, Loved it; Ted 2, Really, what was that about?; Mad Max, WOW!; Terminator Genisys “Welcome back, again”; MAX, tear jerker; Magic Mike XXL, Mike, that wasn’t magic! AVENGERS Age of Ultron,Yes! ANT MAN, Paul Rudd attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with me, so it was great! We took a trip to Toulouse, France for my motherin-law’s 80th birthday. The south of France is beautiful, and spending time with family was great. We also made a trip out to Chicago for the Blackhawks parade. Watching two million people show their pride for their home team was moving. Navy Pier is always a great place, and we took our annual Ferris wheel family photo. The wheel is going under construction, but will be back up soon. We wrapped up the summer with two weeks at our place out in California, and it was a fantastic finale to our summer.

If you are headed back to school yourself this fall, welcome back! If it’s your child’s first day of school as a pre-K or kindergartener, congratulations and get ready enjoy the free time you have missed for the last four to five years! Well, kind of … If you were “lucky,” the summer months were long, hard days of working on your tan (maybe by gardening), hanging at the lake house (it’s not really much of a vacation if you have to clean this house too), or by the pool (maybe your kids invited the entire neighborhood over and they are constantly asking for food and something to drink) and hopefully some sort of vacation with the entire family (a.k.a.“why did I agree to this?”). When the last week in August arrives, there are quiet sighs of relief and a hope that you will get your “me” time back. I know, I know, it sounds harsh, but be honest, you know I’m right. The way the world works now, you also need to start planning for Spring Break 2016, next summer’s vacation, camp weeks and birthday parties. And don’t forget all of the time off from work you will need for your child’s school projects,

concerts and assemblies. And if you are entering a child in school for the first time, prepare to dedicate a few volunteer hours to the school that you might be required to do every semester. Don’t forget that Labor Day is that fantastic holiday at the end of summer, because your child will be going back to school the next day. We wanted to call it Independence Day, but that name was already taken. Enjoy your beautiful fall days ahead.

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For our August issue, Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine is proud to feature this year’s ePIFanyNow™ Y-PIF Award winners. ePIFanyNow works to create a revolution of positive, transformational experiences through acts of kindness. The ePIFanyNow Y-PIF Award honors youth who pass kindness forward and make positive contributions in their communities. It is an opportunity for youth to get recognition and added funding for their youth-led activities/projects that provide an in-kind service to others and make a positive contribution to their communities. Next year's ePIFanyNow event will be held Sunday May 1, 2016 from 1-5 p.m. at the MSU Federal Credit Union's Headquarters. As a community parter, MSU Federal Credit Union has supported ePIFanyNow, helping to increase Y-PIF Award participants. Y-PIF honors are awarded in two age groups; 5-8th grade and 9-12th grade. Winners are awarded $500 from ePIFanyNow for their charity or cause. This year’s Y-PIF 5-8th grade winners were Isabelle Wynn and Zoe Ziegler, who organized the Zebra Zoom, a 5k benefiting the Life As A Zebra Foundation. Rachel Muzenberger was the 9-12th grade winner; she organized annual carnivals to benefit her friend and neighbor with Dystonia, a rare neuro-muscular disorder. We hope you enjoy these inspiring stories and find your own way to pass kindness forward.

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Isabelle Wynn and Zoe Ziegler became friends at school, but bonded on the cross-country team. The girls were passionate about organizing a race for fun but found a greater reward in supporting a local charity. Wynn and Ziegler, both 11, love to run and thought it would be fun to plan a race for their friends and neighbors. The girls brainstormed names, taking a lead from the well-known Turkey Trot. “We came up with a lot of names and we tried to think of things like the Turkey Trot. We came up with a few names like the beagle bolt, but we liked Zebra Zoom best,” Ziegler said.

“And I already knew of the Life As A Zebra Foundation so we thought the money we raised could help support them,” Wynn added. The Life As A Zebra Foundation’s mission is to receive and administer funds for the purpose of education, prevention, treatment and research of various rare, invisible illnesses. “We really wanted to help a charity that wasn’t as big. A lot of people donate to big charities, so we wanted to help a smaller one because they could use the money more,” Wynn said. Wynn and Ziegler worked with Katie Jaskolski, president and co-founder of the foundation, to promote the event through their website and social media. The girls did a lot of the promotion work themselves working to build a website, creating an Instagram account, posting flyers around town, including information in their school announcements and talking to their principal to help get their classmates involved.

Ziegler and Wynn’s Zebra Zoom 5k raised $1,148 and had 64 participants. The pair planned everything from promotions to trophies and had a blast while doing it. “My favorite part was painting my friend’s face while she was dressed like a zebra and going around and passing out flyers,” Wynn said.

“I MEAN WE ARE 11, WE DON’T NEED THE MONEY, WE WOULDN’T SPEND IT ON ANYTHING USEFUL AND PEOPLE WITH INVISIBLE ILLNESSES NEED IT MORE. WE JUST WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO THINK LIKE THAT TOO.”

Ziegler and Wynn even included local businesses in the planning and requested donations to make the 5k a success. The pair secured donations from partners like Kroger, Dunkin Donuts, Tom’s Food Center and Playmakers. The girls’ parents pitched in when needed, but left the large planning and organization to the pair which motivated them to create a 5k all their own. “I was happy for them to do it, but we told them they had to do it themselves. They had to be the driving force, and they were. They did everything, it was really only the big practical things that we had to come in to help on,” said Isabelle’s mom, Sara Wynn. “They ran with it and were so psyched about it. We were happy to support them.”

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“I liked getting sponsors and free food for the race,” Ziegler added. Although the first Zebra Zoom was a success, the pair has big ideas for their next run and would like to include more kids in the mix. “I think next time we do it we should try to get more sponsors and get more people to run,” Ziegler said. “And we had an idea for a kids race that never happened, maybe that could happen. We would like to have more kids there next time,” said Wynn.

And while they will dream big for their next event, they promise to keep the smaller charities in mind. The pair agrees that small and local charities need more support and hope to see the community rally around them. “We hope other people will pick small charities, especially charities that don’t get a lot. There are a lot of charities that need help, but people only think of the big ones. We just think people don’t know about them,” the pair shared. “I mean we are 11, we don’t need the money, we wouldn’t spend it on anything useful and people with invisible illnesses need it more. We just want other people to think like that too.”

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arnivals of all kinds can be fun, but when the proceeds go to a deserving family, they serve a purpose worthy of praise. High school graduate and 9-12th grade Y-PIF Award winner Rachel Muzenberger is worthy of just that.

Muzenberger and her friends joined together to organize and plan a neighborhood carnival. Her neighbor and friend, Breanna Strange was the inspiration for it all. Breanna has Dystonia, a condition where her brain is unable to accurately distribute information, making it nearly impossible for her to control her movements. Munzenberger, her sister Hannah and her friend Sarah decided that they wanted to support the Strange family and host an event to raise money for Breanna’s medication, medical procedures and other needs. “It started in 2008 when she (Breanna) was going in for hip surgery. She has a lot of surgeries and would be in a full body cast. We wanted to do an event to help raise money to pay for medication and just support the family,” Muzenberger said. Muzenberger and her friends brainstormed event ideas and ultimately decided a carnival would be the best way to get neighbors and the community involved. The girls came up with simple carnival games they could build at home and enlisted some help from their parents.

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“Originally we wanted to do a concert or something like that, but I am not a singer,” Muzenberger joked. “My mom helped us come up with the carnival idea. We made games that you would see at any carnival like beanbag toss and sucker pull. I think our parents were a little worried it wouldn’t work out, or that we wouldn’t get as much money as we thought, but we had full confidence.” Muzenberger and her friends and family donated their time and money to the event so that all proceeds earned could go to Breanna’s family. In the first year, they raised $1,000, all of which was given directly to the Strange family.

Muzenberger and her friends decided that after such a great first year, they would make the event an annual thing. “I was worried because they were putting so much time and effort in and I didn’t want them to be heartbroken. I was proud they wanted to do it but worried they wouldn’t see what they were hoping to see. We were shocked the first year, but I was hesitant about making it annual,” said Kara Muzenberger. “But the girls were determined and over the years they raised about $8,000 and it goes to a great family.” Muzenberger and her friends worked to keep the carnival fresh every year, and reinvented the games to match new themes centered on Breanna and her interests. They also worked to includ donated raffle items from local businesses and a concession stand with snacks and drinks for the neighborhood to enjoy. “Since we did it annually, we would come up with themes and change the games around a little bit to include some of what Breanna really liked. One year we did a Disney princess theme because Breanna loves them. We had people dressed up like the princesses and decorated the games to match,” Muzenberger said. “We’ve had a lot of fun themes like outer space and Dr. Seuss, and people really seem to like them.” Although the carnival itself was fun for Muzenberger and her friends to plan, the main goal was always to support and help Breanna and her family. “I love seeing the carnival come together and seeing how many people come and donate, but my favorite part is being able to walk the money we raised to Breanna’s house and see how happy she is,” said Muzenberger. “We know her so well and she’s the sweetest girl. She gives back to other people, brightens people’s day and she never really asks for help. They deserve it and there are a lot of things insurance doesn’t cover, so it helps a lot.”

Muzenberger and her friends organized seven carnivals and raised about $8,000 for the Strange family and have shared their dedication to giving with their community. “I feel like in our generation, people just don’t think of going out of their way. I think they think, ‘if I have what I need to get by, that is all I need.’ But some people just need extra help and deserve extra help. It’s not by choice so I am happy to give,” Muzenberger said. “I like to be involved and I just think it is nice to give back as much as you can.”

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riving down Old Lake Lansing Road, you’ll see a new building located near the Westside YMCA. Marked with beautiful flowers out front and a simple sign, the new Holy Cross Women’s Substance Abuse Shelter is a symbol of hope and starting over for women in need. Currently, Holy Cross Services provides substance abuse treatment in Saginaw, Mt. Morris, Flint and Pontiac. Once a need for a women’s substance abuse treatment program was realized here in the Capital City, Holy Cross was asked to come to Lansing. “We are hoping that women who needed substance abuse treatment but were unable to receive it without leaving their homes, families and community, will now be able to receive services and become substance free,” said Kassie Kretzschmar, vice president of marketing and communications for Holy Cross Services.

The new facility brings a much-needed service to the Lansing area. Holy Cross Services is currently providing substance abuse treatment to approximately 30 women each day in their residential services, along with another 100 each day in their outpatient programs. From Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties alone, Holy Cross expects to serve approximately 20 women per day. “Our goal is to provide substance abuse treatment to women (and their children) so that they can be free from substances and live a productive, full life in their community,” said Kretzschmar. While every person’s situation is different, the average duration of a stay in the facility is 28 days. There is no limit to their time at the shelter; the length of their treatment is worked out between the client, shelter employees and the client’s insurance provider. Looking to the future, Holy Cross would like to continue to expand in their service to the community.

The facility includes several levels with the ability to house up to 20 residential clients at one time, ten downstairs and ten upstairs. There’s a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, detox bedrooms, sleeping quarters, several big living spaces for relaxation and even a small chapel. Brand new appliances, refrigerators, laundry equipment, microwaves and other supplies were donated by Whirlpool. Essentially, the shelter has everything a client needs to make them feel safe and comfortable.

“At this time, we hope to fully utilize our existing site and remodel the house next door to provide a substance abuse recovery house for women, which is also a much needed service in the Lansing area,” said Kretzschmar.

The new facility is funded in a variety of ways; much of the upfront costs related to getting the facility operational were paid for via the private sector (business and people who share the Holy Cross mission to serve the underserved); the funding for the treatment program comes from court or private insurance, or from a start-up grant through the Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP). The PIHP is an organization that the Department of Community Health (DCH) contracts with to administer the community mental health services in Michigan.

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With a new facility and a promising space for expansion, the Women’s Substance Abuse Shelter is a much needed and appreciated beacon of hope for many in the Lansing area.

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AUGUST 1 — 42nd Annual Island Art Fair, Grand Ledge. Visit Grand Ledge for the oldest one-day art fair in mid-Michigan. Enjoy more than 100 artists and crafters, entertainment, food vendors and river boat rides. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit ledgecraftlane. com/island-art-fair.html.

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SEPTEMBER 11 — 9th Annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner, Lansing. Join Mayors Virg Bernero and Nathan Triplett for the 9th Annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner, Hope Not Hunger. The dinner will be held at the Lansing Center, located at 333 E. Michigan Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15/college student, $25/individual, or $80/family of four. For more information, email rachel.huston@lansingmi.gov or call (517) 483-4141.

AUGUST 7-9 — Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing. Join the Michigan State University Museum as they present the Great Lakes Folk Festival. The festival is a celebration of culture, tradition and community. Enjoy music, dance, traditional art, storytelling, a marketplace, authentic food and much more. The Great Lakes Folk Festival will be held in downtown East

Lansing. For a complete listing of the event schedule, visit greatlakesfolkfest.net. AUGUST 7 & 8 — Lansing JazzFest, Old Town. Attend the Lansing JazzFest and experience original compositions by national, regional and local artists. Each artist at JazzFest will play an original piece that has never been played at another festival. This two-day festival is free to attend. Festival hours are Friday from 4 to 11:59 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit iloveoldtown.org. AUGUST 13-15 — Renegade Theatre Festival, Old Town. For the 10th year, the Renegade Theatre Festival will offer three nights and one day of free performances in the galleries, storefronts and parks of Lansing’s Old Town. See professional, college, community and youth theatre presented by theatre companies and independent artists. Discover new plays, experimental works, musical theatre, spoken word and more, with lots of music mixed in. For more information, visit renegadetheatrefestival.org. AUGUST 26 & SEPTEMBER 9 — Jazz On The Grand, Lansing. Join the Lansing City Market and LEPFA as they host a series of Jazz concerts on the Grand. Enjoy refreshments from City Market merchants. Concerts are free to attend and will begin at 6 p.m. Visit the Lansing City Market, located at 325 City Market Drive, for these fun evenings. For more information, visit lansingcitymarket.com. SEPTEMBER 22-27 — Cinderella, East Lansing. Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein’s fresh new take on an old classic — Cinderella. Enjoy a hilarious and romantic performance with surprising twists, and of course, the classic elements of the story — glass slippers, a pumpkin and a grand ball. Cinderella will be performed at the Wharton Center, located on MSU Campus at 750 East Shaw Lane, with tickets starting at $35/person. For more information, including show times, visit whartoncenter.com or call (517) 353-1982.

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SEPTEMBER 4-6 — Random Battle Con, Lansing. Brought to you by the creators of Shuto Con, Random Battle Con is coming to Lansing. Enjoy a three-day convention focusing exclusively on gaming (console gaming, arcade gaming and

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will learn and experience creativity at Lansing Art Gallery, located at 119 North Washington Square, Suite 10. There are two sessions per week being offered: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Classes are open to students of all skill levels. The maximum class size is 15 students/class. The cost to attend is $100/person. Register at lansingartgallery.org/ summer-art-camp/.

registered before August 1. For more information, visit habitatlansing.org or habitatclinton.org.

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AUGUST 15 — Bike to Build, DeWitt. Ride the countryside and help support Habitat for Humanity of Lansing and Clinton County with each push of the pedal. Riders can choose from four scenic routes featuring a family ride (approximately 3 miles), a 20-mile ride, a 45-mile ride or a 75mile ride. There will be SAG support, rest stops with refreshments and lunch. This event is rain or shine. Registration takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by the rides. Riders will start and finish at Northpointe Community Church, located at 505 East Webb Drive. Registration is $35/person and riders will receive a t-shirt if

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AUGUST 17 — Home in One Golf Outing, Lansing. Join Habitat for Humanity for the Home in One Golf Outing. Spend the day golfing and help support a great cause. The Home in One Golf Outing will be held at the Country Club of Lansing, located at 2200 Moores River Drive, starting at 8 a.m. The cost to participate is $150/person and includes a cart and lunch. For more information, visit habitatlansing.org.

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WEEK OF AUGUST 3 — Summer Art Camp, Lansing. Join the Lansing Art Gallery for Summer Art Camp. Students ages seven to 12

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tabletop gaming). There will be a large arcade/ console gaming room, a large PC gaming room, a large tabletop gaming room, gaming tournaments, panels, more than 100 unique exhibitors, special guests and more. Visit the Lansing Center and Radisson Hotel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday for this exciting event. For more information, visit randombattlecon.com.

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’ve had numerous questions about taking your dog on errands and whether or not leaving them in the car is safe. It is not!

Please, do not take your dog with you on errands in the summertime. It is TOO HOT for them in the car. Remember that the temperature in the car will be much hotter than it is outside, and it won’t make any difference if you are parked in the shade or leave the windows cracked because cars retain heat. Animals can get heatstroke and suffer from dehydration; also, they don’t “sweat” like we do which makes it harder for them to keep their bodies cooled down. It is the best and safest choice to leave them home when you are out and about. That being said, there are obviously going to be exceptions. For example, if you are working on training with your dog or if you are taking them into a store with you and then taking them right back home, then it is O.K. to take your dog with you. Changing up their environment is one of the best ways to socialize your dog, just remember to be safe when doing it. QUESTION: My dog is so excitable when we get to dog class, what are some techniques for helping my dog calm down?

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Cover a jellyroll pan (11 x 17 inches) with aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oats, rice cereal, cranberries, milk chocolate morsels, chopped pecans and sunflower kernels. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, honey, agave nectar, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Bring to boil slowly, then reduce to medium heat and stir constantly for two minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the ingredients in the large bowl. Mix well with a large spoon and then press evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours. Cut in 24 bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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Schuler Book Signing On Thursday, June 25 Schuler Books held a book signing for international bestselling Lansing author Lori Nelson Spielman. The signing was for her newest novel, Sweet Forgiveness.

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Festival of the Moon & Sun On June 19 and 20, Old Town hosted the 11th annual Festival of the Moon and 16th annual Festival of the Sun. There was delicious food, great music from national bands, wine and the best handcrafted beers.

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Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing was the setting for a filming of the handson approach to scientific exploration with award-winning educator, Rob Stephenson and a cast of inquisitive kids. The Curious Crew members are young explorers from across mid-Michigan. This filming took place on Tuesday, June 22. Rob Stephenson and the Curious Crew

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Teddy Bear Posse A press conference was held on Monday June 29 for the “The Teddy Bear Posse” launched by WLMI and WWDK. This campaign hopes to collect new teddy bears and stuffed animals for area law enforcement agencies, including Lansing Police Department and the Ingham and Eaton County Sheriff’s Departments. Officers and Sheriff’s Deputies will use the teddy bears to comfort small children involved in traumatic situations.

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