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Appreciating the men in our lives There are two reasons I always look forward to our June issue of CAWLM. First, we are hopefully out of the possibility of a morning frost and well into the warm summer weather. Second, it’s fun to flip the magazine on its head and focus on the men in our lives.

As women, we are multi-dimensional. We have layers and depend on and take care of so many individuals including our sons, husbands, brothers, fathers, grandfathers and friends. It makes sense that we focus a little on how much these amazing men make a difference in how we process the world.

I’ve determined that in most cases, I think very differently than our male counterparts. Obviously, it’s important that we view the world through varied lenses. But sometimes it makes life a bit more challenging too. I’ve perfected the confused head tilt that shows that I either can’t understand the point or perspective or I’m evaluating what to say next.

With my husband or my sons, it is more of a communication gap that I struggle with. They are

bright, loving men, but when it comes to giving the facts, it may take a few minutes to wrestle the information from them. I find myself requesting that they feel free to “use their words” anytime in the conversational process. O.K., in fairness, depending on the subject, they may have a hard time getting a word into our discussion.

Mark McDaniel, our cover story, will not hesitate to use his words when explaining the amazing work Cinnaire, a community development finance organization, does to help the region. In fact, he can get downright emotional when he gives examples of how projects supported by Cinnaire make a difference in people’s lives – including veterans.

Not only does he do great work through the organization that he founded, but he also gives his time, talent and treasure to charitable organizations in Lansing that mean something to him. He is also lucky enough to be married to a great woman, Mary McDaniel, who supports him and also does great work in her own right. We are certainly fortunate to have them in our community.

I’m not sure if either of them golf, but I would like to invite everyone to our annual golf outing, the CAWLM Lady Classic. It will be held on Sept. 8 at Hawk Hollow Golf Course in Bath. This event has been near and dear to my heart. We always support a charity and this year we are benefiting the Lansing Women’s Center. It’s a great day, for a great cause. There’s no pressure even for our first time golfers. Go to cawlm.com to sign up.

Have a great start to summer. Please post your fun, summer pictures on our Facebook page and tell our readers what you’re doing to make it the best summer ever.

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SENIORS HELPING SENIORS RECEIVES 2016 BEST OF HOME CARE® PROVIDER OF CHOICE AWARD

OLIVET COLLEGE RECOGNIZES CALVIN JONES, ROBERT AND SARAH LAWRENCE AND JIM ROBINSON DURING 20TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Lansing recently announced that it has received the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to the top ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered

by Home Care Pulse. Seniors Helping Seniors is now ranked among a select few home care providers across the country which have proven their ability to provide outstanding care.

On May 11, Olivet College recognized some of Michigan’s finest leaders as part of its 20th annual Leadership for Individual and Social Responsibility Awards Dinner, hosted at the Country Club of Lansing.

Among the leaders recognized by Olivet College was Calvin Jones.

Jones is the director of governmental affairs for the Lansing Board of Water & Light, and serves as a critical link between the utility, city government and the citizens of Lansing. He also oversees the coordination of the annual BWL Chili Cook-Off and Silver Bells in the City.

Jones also volunteers his time with multiple organizations in the Lansing area, including the Delta-Waverly Rotary Club, the Lansing Ecnominc Development Corporation and the McLaren Greater Lansing Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees, among many others.

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Home Care Pulse to gather feedback from their clients by conducting live phone interviews with their clients each month.

Because Home Care Pulse is an independent third-party company, it is able to collect honest and unbiased feedback. These award-winning providers have received the highest satisfaction scores from their clients in areas such as professionalism, services provided, compassion of caregivers and overall quality of care.

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Jones was chosen for this honor by Olivet University for his leadership and dedication to the community.

MSU HEAD COACH, SUZY MERCHANT, AND THE MSU ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HOSTED EMPOWHER RETREAT Suzy Merchant, head coach of the Michigan State Women’s Basketball team, and the MSU Eli Broad College of Business hosted its first ever Spring 2016 EmpowHER Retreat on April 29 and 30, 2016. This sold out event attracted 150 mid-Michigan girls in grades 5 through 9 and was held at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Mich.

The EmpowHER keynote speaker was Elizabeth McCormick, a former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot and an authority on leadership. The young girls also attended inspiring workshops focused on social media, self-care and dealing with unfriendly friends, classmates and bullies, followed by a relaxing yoga session. Workshop sessions were taught by Stacey Fenton, business consultant and motivational speaker; Kimber Bishop-Yanke, founder of Girls and Boys Empowered; Kathleen Livingston,

contemporary circus performer with Violet & Fortuna; Tashmica Torok, executive director of the Firecracker Foundation and Toni Thomas, certified yoga instructor.

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BY KYLE DOWLING

BRINGING HOPE AND MENTAL HEALTH TO LANSING manage their lives with an illness, and In Our Own Voice, a program that is presented to the general public to raise awareness for mental health issues.

Mental illness is arguably the most stigmatized kind of illness, and those who are diagnosed are often rejected by society. Because of this, many people who suffer from mental illnesses often feel isolated from their peers and are left with few people who understand what they are going through. This is where the Lansing chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness steps in.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a dedicated nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of those with mental illness and help their families cope. NAMI Lansing provides educational classes, support groups, community education and advocacy for individuals who need help in the Lansing area.

Founded as the Oasis Fellowship in 1974, the organization originally worked to address the housing needs of individuals who were leaving the state hospitals and returning to the community.

Later, the Oasis Fellowship transitioned into the Alliance on Mental Illness, and joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness in 1999.

NAMI Lansing is open to individuals and the family members of anyone who is dealing with any kind of mental illness.

“We have trained speakers and are willing to make presentations to any group who wishes to have a presentation on mental illness,” added Keeler.

“We also have those who came to us with severe situations and have found help and recovery,” explained Margaret Keeler, vice president of NAMI Lansing. “Recovery for all is our goal. We share our stories, coping and suggestions for living.”

NAMI Lansing has a number of programs in place to help everyone who has been directly or indirectly affected by mental illness. A family support group led by trained family members is one of the many programs supported by the organization.

Participants in this group share their stories and try to find better ways to support the people they love who are affected.

NAMI Lansing is also facilitating NAMI Homefront, a class for families, partners and friends of military service members and veterans experiencing a mental health challenge. The course is designed specifically to help family members understand the challenges that veterans face and to show them how to support their loved ones.

For now, mental illness is still heavily stigmatized, but thanks to the work that NAMI Lansing is doing, those who suffer no longer have to feel alone.

For more information about NAMI Lansing, visit nami-lansing.org or call (517) 484-3404.

Kyle Dowling is an employee of M3 Group and is pursuing a writing degree at MSU. He enjoys fiction writing, video games and movies.

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hree and a half years ago, Josh York was living in Livonia, Mich,, going to community college and playing in a band called Yours Truly. After spending plenty of money on screen-printed t-shirts for gigs and other band events, York had the idea to screen-print t-shirts for the band himself. After awhile, he began playing around with different designs and started to get more creative, using his own name on different items. Thus, The York Project was born.

“We were spending so much money on merchandise and I thought, ‘I can make this,’” said York. “I started watching YouTube videos and bought a screen-printing press Josh York, founder online. Luckily, my mom had a of The York Project sewing machine for me to use too. After that I started sewing my name on beanies and other stuff and just decided to go for it. After posting my stuff online, things really started to take off.”

And take off it did. Flash forward to present day, 2016.

The York Project has sold merchandise in 27 states and seven different countries, managing to double its revenue every year since its inception.

To keep up with demand, some merchandise has had to be outsourced: cut and sew products are made in Peru, hats are made in China and screenprinted merchandise is made right here in Lansing.

“In the beginning, I used to hand sew everything with my mom’s help,” said York. “I don’t give her credit enough.

She’s the main reason all of this is still here. She still makes all my packaging, taping and stamping everything when it goes out for delivery. She’s incredible.”

Most recently, The York Project was accepted as one of five companies (out of 48 teams that applied) into Conquer, Michigan State University’s business

accelerator program. The program is a huge boon for The York Project, providing $20,000 to be used to further the company’s endeavors. Besides investing in the company, the Conquer program provides businesses with space to work, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and other resources (including legal advice and development assistance).

But what sets The York Project apart from other clothing companies is it’s give back mentality. For every piece of merchandise sold, The York Project donates another piece of clothing to a homeless man or woman.

“I grew up spending a lot of time in the Detroit Metro area,” said York. “I always thought it was a great cause to try and help.”

So far, the company has managed to make more than 10,000 donations in 19 cities across the United States. York is headed to the east coast in a few weeks, which will increase the amount of cities donated in to 23.

“The big thing I always push about The York Project is the impact,” said York. “What can you do to make an impact in your community? It’s not hard to make a difference. As cool as it is to make things and sell it to people, I think the coolest bit is that it inspires people to do more. Help out the people in your community and do what you can to give back.”

While The York Project is off to a great start, York says he has much bigger plans in store.

“I often prototype my own stuff before starting to market it for sale,” said York. “This summer, one of my goals is to employ a homeless man or woman and have them work as a contracted employee with The York Project.”

Several companies in Detroit already do this kind of work, but York wants to take it a step further.

Instead of relying on donations to make employing contractors feasible, he wants to incorporate other business models into the fold, integrating corporate and nonprofit ideas together to create a selfsustainable business.

As of May 2016, York has officially graduated from Michigan State University with his bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (along with a minor in German) and has accepted a job offer to work for Abercrombie & Fitch as part of their international sourcing team in the fall. While excited to pursue a career in fashion supply chain work, York isn’t planning to put The York Project on hold.

“My parents and I have discussed what the next steps would be after I graduate and start looking into other employment options,” said York. “We’ll see what happens. Both [of my parents] are so supportive along with the rest of my family. They say it takes a village; I’m lucky enough to have one built in.”

For more information on The York Project, visit yorkproject.com.

Kalynne McIntyre is the Digital Branding Specialist at M3 Group in downtown Lansing. She loves action movies, puppies and all things Italian

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BY CATRICE LANE

WORLD’S GREATEST DAD It’s special for me to write about my Dad this Father’s Day, because some of the most meaningful times in my life were the experiences that I had with him.

Although he passed away 10 years ago, his memory and spirit still live on with me every day. Everything that he taught me goes beyond words. However, this article is my humble attempt to share some of those memories with all of you about the man I referred to as “Father,” “Pop” (this name made him giggle), “Daddy,” or his all-time favorite name, “World’s Greatest Dad” As kids, our fondest memories are with the role models in our lives. As I look back, I recall my role model’s (Dad’s) strong belief that the greatest achievement in life is to help others. His desire to make the acquaintance of all types of people was impressive. I will never forget the impression he made on those fortunate enough to benefit from his kindness and genuine love of people.

He made gifts out of things that I never thought others considered valuable. He used to say “Cat, people don’t always have access to a good role models in their lives. The gift we can give them is the best of us and pray that gift is one that they will never forget.”

Here are some of the best gifts given from my dad that I will never forget: • His smile • His ability to make you feel like he’s known you for years • His weird and warm advocacy of any local Dollar Store and its entire inventory

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• His insistence on handing out peppermint candy (purchased from the Dollar Store of course) to those who had a sweet tooth. I didn’t really understand why he wasn’t aware that chocolate would have been a better choice, but father knows best.

My latest objective, inspired by Dad, is to offer a gift that represents the best of me and pray that the recipient will never forget it. Which leads me to my list (located on Facebook, titled, “Drop in the Bucket List”). I am a great gift giver of thoughtful, store bought gifts. However, this year I need to up my game. There’s nothing more thoughtful than a homemade gift; regardless of the gift giver or receiver’s age, hand-made gifts are special keepsakes.

Whether you take this task on by yourself or look to others for help, this approach is definitely a hit.

I decided to make my gift giving fun and exciting by seeking out the help of my sister-in-crime, Jen Dubey.

Jen is always ready to take on the world one day at a time. Thanks to our new friends at Painting with a Twist, (580 Frandor Ave., Lansing), we were able to blaze the trails by creating an amateur masterpiece (or in my case, paint on canvas). The wonderful staff at Painting with a Twist created an ideal setting for us to take a creative journey that included music, wine, cheese and paint. But don’t just take my word for it, go and check it out for yourself.

When I selected this goal, it was extremely important to me that the recipient of my hand-made gift was someone in need of a smile. While it is tempting to

look to the many people who I know that would get a kick out of my new found skill as a painting genius, I will instead capture the spirit of my Dad and share my work of art with someone in need. This year, I will work with one of our local senior homes and surprise a resident with the painting that Jen and I were able to create. While my painting will never be seen in a reputable art gallery, the sentiment behind it will be respected so much more in the hearts of those that may be encouraged by this gesture.

As I remember my awesome Dad, feel free take a moment to think about yours. Or better yet, think about the legacy you may be leaving for someone else. While I am confident that my dad knows how much I loved and respected him, the opportunity and pleasure of witnessing the love and respect that he had for others is what made him the World’s Greatest Dad. Happy Father’s Day to all of the World’s Greatest Fathers, Pops, Daddies and Dads. Here’s wishing that you are able to take full of advantage of your title, and that someone is watching when you do it.

As always, thanks for following my story. If you want to see more of my 2016 journey, please follow and like me on Facebook – “Drop in the Bucket List.” Feel free to share your “World’s Greatest Dad” stories there or directly to me at catchat359@gmail.com.

Catrice is fun, sassy but serious when necessary. A Project Manager by trade and a loving, devoted friend by choice. Finding the person(s), place(s) and thing(s) that are destined for her life has always been her number one passion.

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Adding Sparkle and Shine to People’s Lives Linn and Owen Jewelers is Lansing’s oldest jewelry store, crafting heirloom treasures by applying time-tested techniques since 1917. While Linn and Owen’s long-standing relationship with the community has flourished and even paved the way for other local jewelers, becoming a jeweler or a jewelry sales person isn’t the most well-known or acknowledged professions.

Working in jewelry, it’s assumed that Watkins loves and wears jewelry himself, however, he said that his favorite pieces have been thoughtful gifts from his children.

The unique, trade-focused career is one that can be very rewarding, according to Randy Watkins, salesman at Linn and Owen. When asked if he would recommend his job to others, his response was, “definitely.”

With Father’s Day approaching, watches are the perfect gift for dad, and what better place to get it from than your local jeweler? Linn and Owen have their own 70 year-old private label, LINN & OWEN wristwatch, all assembled here in the U.S. In addition to their private label, they carry solar powered timepieces, Citizen Eco-Drive, Howard Miller and Seiko watches, as well as Rhythm and Bulova clocks. Linn and Owen are also an authorized service center for Howard Miller Clocks.

“My kids know that I like Mickey Mouse,” said Watkins. “They’ve gotten me Mickey Mouse watches before and I really like those.”

“In this position, I get to work with other people and with customers and I love it,” said Watkins.

“Learning about watch and clock repair and jewelry design is also an aspect of the job that is really interesting. I never knew about it before and I’ve really enjoyed learning it.”

A retired Insurance Investigator at the State of Michigan, an employer he proudly worked with for more than 30 years, Watkins enjoys this position because of its relaxed and ever-changing atmosphere.

“I’m never doing the same thing, each day is different,” said Watkins.

Aside from sales, Watkins also works on watch repair and engraving and even does some promotional work for Linn and Owen.

Watkins was a former customer at Linn and Owen, frequently buying jewelry for his wife at the store.

“We do custom engraving on our watches too,” noted Watkins.

Stewart Powell, owner, jeweler, jewelry designer, horologist and appraiser at Linn and Owen, developed a relationship with Watkins, and asked if he would like to join the team.

“He was a kind and happy person and he was interested in the product,” said Powell.

In addition to being a salesman and jeweler’s assistant, Watkins assumes another role as a father to his three grown children and a grandfather to seven grandchildren.

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When I think of summer, my mind always drifts to planes, trains and automobiles. Some of my favorite memories involve either riding or driving long hours with the windows down and the smell of new towns readjusting my consciousness. If I close my eyes, I can see Sarah hanging out the window of the train from Cannes to Milan. Like the pink flowers cascading from the window boxes, she did not yet know her own beauty.

We stopped in Monte Carlo before the shops and the casino were open, hopped another train to Florence and landed at our VRBO one floor above the gritty and tourist-filled market next to the Duomo (perfect for people watching). Except the noise from the street was so loud, I had a hard time sleeping. Vendors yelled, tourist’s bartered and the bars stayed open late into the night. But this beautiful chaos is not what I remember about Italy.

No matter how hard I try, all memories of that trip dissolve to Sarah’s face, again, leaning out of our long Italian window.

Was there an election going on? I can’t remember. Who was president that year? I may have to look it up. Even when I try to recall such details, my mind reroutes me to her memory. You see, political parties hold no space in my travel treasure chest. And come November, they won’t in yours either.

Whatever you do this summer, make sure it involves traveling away from your TV or the internet. I can’t promise you the perfect trip, but I do know this: leaving “America” is sometimes the best way to find her.

Lisa Allen Kost was bitten by the travel bug at an early age. Growing up an “Army Brat” she has lived abroad and is always eager to book her next trip — no matter the destination. When she is not traveling, Allen-Kost calls Okemos home and is a commercial realtor with CBRE|Martin. Her favorite travel companions are her husband, Jim and their children.

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Florence, Italy As I write this, I’ve just celebrated another Mother’s Day, a sweet visit from my granddaughters and I am anxiously awaiting my daughter Sarah’s wedding to her high school sweetheart in September. Nothing I see in the media is going to change me or my focus.

And it won’t likely change my neighbor either. Time to relax, turn it all off and focus my energy on the things and people that really matter.

Sure, we struggled with the conversion rates, got lost (streets in Italy are named after ancestors and can change from one block to the next) and argued about how to get where we were going. Michael Jackson died that summer, but other than the occasional street performer doing his best “Billy Jean” impersonation, we were not aware of America.

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othing lasts forever.

Seasons come and seasons go, and this year’s political campaigns are no different. Our favorite candidate will either start making history in November, or will be neatly tucked away with all of the other “ugly sweaters” we can’t remember. Our resilient brains will neatly place them on the top shelf to make way for new and lovelier moments.

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BY MELISSA DOWRICK | PHOTOS BY MEGAN M ARTIN

DASHING DADS Father’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing Dad up in some new clothes! The ladies at Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine have once again teamed up with Kellie’s Consignments to bring you some great new fashion finds for Dad this month.

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THE VACATION LOOK

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Get into the warm weather with this classic look by Tommy Bahama.

Pair it with some slacks and a sun hat and you’re ready for a trip to anywhere the sun is shining!

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CONTRIBUTING TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

BY A MI ICEM AN-HAUETER Mark McDaniel is president and CEO of Cinnaire, a full-service community development financial organization, and oversees teams in nine states throughout the country. He is a well-known community partner and expert in his industry, but beyond the business side of McDaniel is a generous and passionate philanthropist, a dedicated husband and a caring father.

McDaniel found his place in the business world early in his career when an internship assignment turned out to be a kick-start to a lifelong passion.

“I studied urban planning at Michigan State University and did a summer internship in Kalamazoo with an engineering and architecture

firm. They were working on affordable housing development and they sent me down to the public hearing for the project. I studied up on everything before I went and really dug into the research to show them how it fit within the market,” McDaniel said. “We were successful in getting the project approved and that process really got me hooked on the whole idea of what this area of work can do.”

McDaniel found success through hard work, passion and perseverance; key qualities he relied on when times got tough. McDaniel was laid off during the downturn in the 80s, and with a young family to support, McDaniel found what work he could, which led him back to the Lansing area.

“I started a market research division within that company and worked on affordable housing deals for a few years. But with the downturn in the 80s, all the Federal programs were cut and I was laid off. I was married at the time to my first wife and had a baby on the way, and I was desperate and unemployed for nine months. But I found ways to keep moving. I would knock on doors to rake leaves and mow lawns. I was making it work, but it was hard and scary. But ultimately going through all that brought me back to Lansing,” McDaniel said.

McDaniel found a new role in the Lansing area and poured himself into his work. He found new opportunities within the affordable housing market to partner with nonprofit organizations and worked to build morale in the workplace to show employees the impact they were making for families in the community. McDaniel stayed committed to these ideas and found his own voice and vision, which would be at the core of everything he did moving forward.

“I saw the opportunity to work with the nonprofit sector, where we could help them and they could help us on these development projects. I went to the owner and gave him the plan on how to make it work. I gave him a plan on how to keep morale up among the employees and that it was more than the idea of how many “boxes” they were building but rather showing them how many people they’ve helped,” McDaniel said. “To show them they are helping to give thousands of people safe, affordable places [to live]. And he bought into it for a while, but I remember when he said to me, ‘if you think that way, you’re never going to make any money.’ And that is when I knew I had to do something different.”

McDaniel stayed true to his vision and started his own company before joining an organization that saw the same opportunity in the market. But it wasn’t long before another unique opportunity came along and McDaniel took a risk that would change everything.

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“I had been in my role for about 18 months when Jim Logue contacted me and asked if I’d consider coming to start this new nonprofit to solve a problem that MSHDA had at the time. After my divorce, Mary and I dated for six years and had just been engaged and had three little kids between us, and when I told her I had quit my job she decided that she wanted to stick with me even with the 50 percent pay cut and no set future,” McDaniel said. “She stuck with me, and now we have 88 employees in nine states. When we started, I wanted to do it right and treat people right and build a culture around doing the opposite of everything I had seen where I worked before.”

McDaniel succeeded, leading Cinnaire for nearly 26 years and creating a supportive and inspiring culture where each employee is motivated by lives changed rather than quotas met. McDaniel’s generous and passionate spirit has permeated every area of his life, as he encourages his employees to get involved in in the community and charities that matter to them. He matches their efforts in all of his countless charitable activities, donations and sponsorships. To McDaniel, bettering the community is personal.

“It’s personal to me. I believe people should be part of their community; be involved, make a difference; don’t just sit on the sidelines and complain,” McDaniel said. “We share that with our employees. We encourage them to find something they are passionate about and make a difference.”

“It’s personal to me. I believe people should be part of their community; be involved, make a difference; don’t just sit on the sidelines and complain.”

McDaniel has done just that. He has supported numerous charities over the years, with a soft spot for children’s and veteran causes. On May 18, 2016, McDaniel was awarded the Children’s Advocate Award by the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, a charity he has worked closely with for nine years.

“We went to an event several years ago at the suggestion of a friend and had a ton of fun, but when we heard about the work the Trust Fund does for abused and neglected children and their focus on prevention, I really connected with that,” McDaniel said. “We went from buying a few tickets to an event to being a top sponsor and board member, but I really wasn’t expecting anything. I was shocked when I heard about the award. I don’t do any of these things to win awards; I do it because I believe in it.”

And as much time, energy and support that McDaniel’s has provided children through charities, he has poured even more into his own children in his role as dad. Together with his wife, Mary, the couple has four children: Kelly, Jennifer, Michael and Matthew. Even though the CEO has found great success in his own right, his wish as a father is not that his children follow in his footsteps, but that they find their own passions and do the best they can to follow them.

“I never wanted to live my life through my kids or have them molded into another me. I see that happen with a lot of parents and the children resent it. We just wanted our kids to be happy and have passion for whatever they do. I remember my son Mike when he was young came to us and told us he wanted to be a garbage man. I asked him some questions about it and told him I thought it would be great to be a garbage man and that being one would be very important to the community. I told him if he was going to be one he needed to try and be the best garbage man that he could be. He got a big smile and felt good about it,” McDaniel said.

McDaniel notes though that as much as he worked to encourage and teach his children, they taught him valuable lessons as well.

“I think you have to love them unconditionally. It’s cliché, I know everyone says that, but with everything we have gone through, loving them unconditionally is really the most important thing. To be there for them, listen to them and stay connected. It is easy to think about yourself when times get tough, but when you realize they are going through the same thing and they are probably having a rougher time than you, you need to be there for them,” said McDaniel.

Mark McDaniel with his wife Mary and their three dogs.

But McDaniel knows as a parent it takes so much more than love to make a household run, and would offer a little advice to other dads to embrace their role in the family to the fullest.

“We are in a reality now where fathers need to play an active role in the household, not just go to work and come home and have everything else handled by their spouses,” said McDaniel. “I still see dads who don’t see their role in sharing household duties like making meals, doing laundry, getting up with the kids at night when they are sick or as babies needing to be fed, cleaning the house, and taking their kids to appointments. I see many women struggle still to try and do all of these things with little support from their husbands. I don’t think it is a good reflection on us as men that we can be so helpless. Maybe being a single dad for quite a while made me realize what it takes to run a household. But I remember back when my mom made sure I knew how to cook, do laundry and clean the house when I was young. She always told me I had to be prepared to take care of myself and a family by having those skills.”

Taking time to reflect on his role as a leader, husband and father gave McDaniel a fresh perspective for this Father’s Day. “Thinking through these questions, made me reflect on a lot of things I haven’t really had to verbalize before,” McDaniel said. “It got me thinking about a lot of my time as a father and husband. I’ve screwed up a lot over the years, but have tried my best to be the best dad I could be.”

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DIYQUICKCRAFTS

Photo by Amy Carroll Photography

BY BR AD DOWRICK

Tugging on her heart strings For our wedding day, I wanted to get my wife something special. For this particular woman, a diamond bracelet was not enough. I wanted to make her something personal that she would cherish forever, so I decided to do something that includes the date of our wedding. Nail string art is not difficult to do and looks great in every home.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Letters, numbers or shape of what you will want to trace • String • Wood • Nails

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Pencil Scissors Stain or paint A sealer (such as polyurethane)

STEP 1

I bought some wooden numbers and placed them in order on the table.

Then I took a rough measure of the height and width of the numbers. Depending on how you want it to look, add some space to each end where the wood will be exposed.

STEP 2

From the measurement, I knew the size board that I needed. I went to Home Depot to get the pine board and then cut it to the correct size.

STEP 3

After the piece of wood was cut to size, I stained it with a finish that I liked.

You could also paint the board if you want a different look. Once the stain dried, I added a coat of polyurethane to protect the wood.

STEP 4

Once the polyurethane was dry, I put the numbers onto the board and traced them with a pencil. With the outline of the numbers, you can begin nailing along the pencil marks. I just eye-balled the spacing and kept the gap small.

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STEP 5

When the nailing is complete, it is time for the string. I tied a knot on one nail and then began stringing from nail to nail along the perimeter. I chose to go with a zig-zag pattern inside the numbers. To secure the string I had to tie another knot when I was finished. After each number is complete, step back and enjoy your new art design you have created!

Brad Dowrick is a real estate investor in the Lansing area. He is a home renovator, sports enthusiast and dog owner. He loves to be active and enjoys the great outdoors.

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ENTERTAINMENTALLEY

BY TAYLOR KELSAW

HAPPY PAPA’S DAY As the only certified hair restoration institute in the state of Michigan and 1 of 20 of its kind in North America, Another Look Hair Institute has been dedicated to providing hair solution services to men and women who have thinning, balding, or medical hair-related issues.

Did you know that Father’s Day did not become a permanent national holiday until 1972, when President Richard Nixon signed a law declaring that it be celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June?

What a father is today is not the same as it was even a decade ago. The changing roles in our society help define what being a father traditionally is and is not.

Hollywood is certainly a place where fatherhood is adored, but it’s also a landmine for divorce and affairs, leaving children without a father figure. Today, there’s Kanye and Caitlyn as fathers, and it’s not what you thought. Perhaps it doesn’t have to be.

Two individuals recently told me of how they have stepped up to the plate and took over for their family when they felt it necessary to become the “father figure” for loved ones.

What makes their stories more fascinating is how old they are: 19 and 20. This act of courage and willpower is a good sign for a bright future for fathers.

Taylor Kelsaw (bottom) pictured with his siblings Rufus Kelsaw III (top), Juanita Baines (right) and Marie Kelsaw (left).

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Fathers, I call upon you to make it your mission to fulfill the dream you desire for your children. Answer their questions, even if they ask you a thousand times. Play hopscotch and make chalk drawings in the driveway with them. Take them on a bike ride, play soccer and teach your children to be kind, helpful, open and altruistic when possible.

My dad would have turned 89 this year. He would have been so interested in the politics that are being debated today. His fascination with electronics would still be current and we would Facetime twice a week.

My two brothers and I are all fathers today; three for me, and one and two for the others. Dad would be happy to see his legacy continuing. Our pops was very cool and well liked; he made us laugh out loud all of the time.

With that I say, “Feliz Dia Del Padre” or, “Happy Father’s Day!” Taylor Kelsaw is a former Californian, presently living in Michigan with his family. He is an actor, radio personality and creator/television producer of The Evan Michael Show. He has worked in marketing, film and television production for more than 30 years on such shows as Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Live with Kelly and Michael, Access Hollywood, 24, The Matrix I, II, III and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

APET’STALE

BY JILL BAILEY

SEE SPOT SIT

Every other month, our pet expert and Canine Coaches dog trainer, Jill Bailey, will answer your pet questions.

Email her at jill@m3group.biz. For more information on Canine Coaches visit caninecoaches.com.

This month, we’re talking about how important it is to teach your dog to sit. This is a basic instruction and one of the first most people learn in introductory puppy classes. As you move forward and add more steps to this position exercise, it will become evident how helpful this basic direction can be.

Much like any other behavior, training the sit command can be done by using a food lure. It’s very important to praise the dog a lot when you are getting the behavior you desire. Training takes repetition, so you’ll want to practice this with your dog over and over. Be sure to mix it up – you should do this while standing and sitting, be sure to have your dog to the left, right and in front of you. You’ll also want to practice the behavior in different areas. As your dog gets better and better at the behavior, you can begin to increase the distractions in the areas you are training in. This is very important because generalizing a behavior for your dog is a must. Generalizing basically means to teach your dog to perform a certain behavior in different environments and situations. If

you need help with this, there are great videos online to help walk you through the steps. Just do a search on how to teach your dog to sit and find the video that works best for you.

Remember, the sit command can be the base for so many things: sitting at doorways before darting out, sitting on the sidewalk before crossing a road and sitting in the car until released when opening car doors.

Teaching your dog to sit and stay on walks while you pick up after them is also very helpful, since there can be so many distractions during a walk. That being said, I personally use it for a couple different things; one is to get my dog to calm down on walks. If he sees something that gets him excited, we stop and he sits for a minute to relax. I also use it at feeding time – he has to sit and wait for me to give the O.K. before he can start eating.

Training is so important, it will help you and your dog have a safe and happy life together!

Jill Bailey is the Media Specialist at M3 Group by day, by night she is helping train dogs for Canine Coaches! Having a life-long love of dogs, Jill decided to get her training certification in 2012.

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LOCALMEN

Kevin Kaplan Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Physicians Health Plan

Joe Wright Landscape Coordinator at City of Lansing

BALANCING WORK AND MEMORY MAKING

THE MANY FACES OF JOE

BY MEGAN MARTIN | PHOTO BY ERIKA HODGES

BY KYLE DOWLING | PHOTO BY ERIKA HODGES

Those in the workforce who have children know how difficult it is to balance a successful career and a successful family life, especially when you aren’t at the top of the food chain. Having a boss who emphasizes the importance of family life can be difficult to find.

Kevin Kaplan, vice president of sales and account management at Physicians Health Plan (PHP) is one of those rare finds.

“Whatever you do as a leader, even if it’s unspoken, it shows them what you expect,” said Kaplan.

Originally from Wisconsin, Kaplan’s career in the Lansing area began at the Small Business Association of Michigan, and after that moving on to work for Grotenhuis and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce before he came to PHP. “Kevin is a great boss,” said Connie Scarpone, marketing manager at PHP. “We’ve had a number of bosses 20

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Scarpone reiterated that one of the characteristics that makes Kaplan a good boss is his flexibility when it comes to a family-work balance.

“You wouldn’t miss an important meeting, you just prioritize,” said Kaplan. “It’s just taking the time to do it and making it a priority.”

By day, Joe Wright is a working man; one of the people keeping the city of Lansing looking beautiful. His job as a landscape coordinator involves managing a team and looking after Francis Park. He also takes care of the background paperwork it takes to keep Lansing looking great.

But by night, he’s a showman known around Lansing for his country singing.

Aside from his responsibilities at PHP, Kaplan coaches his seven-yearold son Noah and his nine-year-old daughter Ginna’s softball team; although he does admit to not wanting to instruct Ginna’s dance classes.

Wright plays nearly 130 gigs a year as a solo acoustic guitar player.

He’s going into his sixth year of playing every night at the Lansing City Market, and plays every Thursday at the Classic Pub.

“My ballet skills would not be helpful,” joked Kaplan. Despite his lack of dance skills, one of his “most important meetings of the year” is the daddy-daughter dance.

Wright explained that he was always into music, but life got in the

“I wouldn’t miss that for anything,” said Kaplan.

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way. So when he finally got serious about it, he was 35 years old, and finally picked up his first guitar.

“I know that I’m only as successful as I am because of my fans,” he said. “I really appreciate their support and the support of my wife, Chris, who has stuck with me through my music career.”

Wright also organizes a Christmas party every year for homeless veterans in the Lansing area. He plans the whole event by himself and does most of the fundraising.

“It’s so important to help veterans that have fought for our country and fallen on hard times,” Wright explained. “It’s hard work but it’s worth it.”

LOCALMEN LOCALMEN

Marc-Olivier Wahler Michael McCallum Director of the Broad Art Museum

Owner of Rebel Pictures

A LIFE DEDICATED TO ART

FILM FANATIC

BY MEGAN MARTIN | PHOTO BY MEGAN MARTIN

BY KYLE DOWLING | PHOTO BY MARK WARNER

Marc-Olivier Wahler, a Swiss native and prominent international art curator; will assume his post as the new director of the Broad Art Museum on July 1, taking his residence right here in the greater Lansing area.

“This museum is fantastic and the staff is amazing,” said Wahler. “The structure of it being linked to a university is something really special.

I would like to change nothing but just add my own experience and my know-how. With these two things combined, hopefully I will bring the Broad to new territories.”

Wahler’s impressive career began by curating in fine art museums in Lausanne and Geneva. Since then, he has created an art center in his hometown, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, worked as the director of the Swiss institute in New York and currently holds a position as the Founding Director of the Chalet Society in Paris, an experimental arts organization that critically examines the Art Museum, seeking to understand what the

museum functions are for now and where it’s going in the future.

Aside from his many accomplishments as a professional, Wahler is also a father to a 20-yearold daughter, Nina, who currently lives in Switzerland.

“Of course it’s hard [to leave her].

When I lived in Paris and she lived in Switzerland, it wasn’t so far away, I used to see her almost every weekend,” said Wahler.

“Now she’s an adult, so it’s different, but we see each other as much as possible.”

In his new position as Director of the Broad, Wahler noted that he wants to keep the focus of the museum very close to what Michael Rush, the founding director, wanted.

Michael McCallum plays many roles at Rebel Pictures, including filmmaker, producer and director. Mostly he creates drama, comedies or noir short films.

He is working on his first science fiction film, a short film titled “Reverb” that is currently in the preproduction stage.

Most of McCallum’s time is spent working around the Lansing area, using local locations for his films and showcasing Lansing’s unique flavor.

“There’s a misconception that filmmaking is not a lot of work,” explained McCallum. “I’m always working a ton of hours. Whether it’s preproduction, writing, editing or promoting, there are always at least a couple balls in the air.”

McCallum loves the work and spends most of his time creating or writing. He enjoys that the projects he works on are used in collaboration with other people’s work to make something greater than the sum of its parts. He has been acting since 1997 and has been working in film since 1999.

McCallum believes that the films he creates give validation to other people who work on similar projects in the area.

“You don’t have to move out east or west to start creating work,” said McCallum.

For more information on McCallum’s projects, visit his website at rebelpictures.net.

“He did a fantastic job,” said Wahler.

“Taking this heritage and trying to bring it to new territories by respecting that, I think that’s the challenge.”

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FINANCIALFACTS

BY DEIDRE DAVIS

STAYING CONNECTED:

ACCESSING YOUR ACCOUNT REMOTELY

Advances in technology have made staying connected with friends, family and current events almost effortless. The same can be said for your finances. Just because you move to a different town, state or even a different country doesn’t mean you have to switch to a new credit union. Many credit unions offer services and resources for these exact situations so that their members can stay connected to their accounts despite the distance. So let’s talk about these services.

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MOBILE APPS

IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT?

In most cases, there is. Depending on your credit union, it is likely that they have a mobile banking app where you can check your account balances, make payments, transfer funds, communicate with the credit union and more. The services available are determined by your credit union, so be sure to check out what they offer. Apps are a great way to stay up-to-date on your account activity anywhere you go.

ELECTRONIC DEPOSITS

If there’s a mobile app, there’s a good chance you can make electronic deposits to your account. You take a picture of the front and back of a check made payable to you, and the funds are deposited into your account.

Some institutions also offer a desktop version of electronic depositing where you can scan a check and upload the images on your computer. This is a great way to deposit checks to your account without having to visit a local branch or ATM. Even for members living in the same town, electronic deposits add convenience to their lives.

SHARED BRANCHING AND CO-OP NETWORK

Beyond technology, most credit unions belong to some type of network where members can access their accounts from other credit union branches and ATMs. One example is the CO-OP Network, which includes almost 30,000 ATMs and more than 5,000 shared branches across the United States where you can access your account surcharge-free if your credit union belongs to the network. While some services are limited, you can perform most of your day-to-day transactions at these locations.

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It’s the digital age, and your credit union knows that. Many institutions have other remote services as well, including call centers, electronic messages and chat features. With these, you can perform most account transactions and even submit online loan applications. Moving away doesn’t mean you have to lose the great service you’ve experienced. Talk with a representative from your credit union and see what they can do for you.

Deidre Davis is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU’s headquarters are at 3777 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823. Contact Deidre at deidre.davis@msufcu.org or (517) 6647877.

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BANANA BREAD WITH

MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY BLATNIK

INGREDIENTS • 3 medium size ripe bananas • 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) • 1 3/4 cups white flour • 1/2 cup white sugar • 2 large eggs

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1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS FOR MUFFINS • Preheat oven to 375 degrees • Fill a 12-muffin tin with paper liners.

• Mash bananas in separate bowl with fork. Put bananas and butter in a larger bowl and add all ingredients except the milk chocolate chips.

• Mix with an electric mixer or by hand with a large spoon until well combined.

• When batter is smooth, add the milk chocolate chips and “fold” in with a large spoon.

• Fill each liner about ¾ of the way full with the mixture.

• Bake about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffins comes out clean. Move to a wire rack and let cool for about 10 minutes.

• Store covered at room temperature for up to three days.

FOR BREAD • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 ½ inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

• Set aside.

• Mash bananas in separate bowl with fork.

• Put bananas and butter in a larger bowl and add all ingredients except the milk chocolate chips. Mix with electric mixer or by hand with a large spoon until well combined.

• When batter is smooth, add the milk chocolate chips and “fold” in with a large spoon. Pour into prepared loaf pan.

• Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the bread comes out clean.

• When cool, remove from the loaf pan and put on a wire rack to continue to cool. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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Cathy Blatnik is originally from Maryland, but has been living in the Midwest for more than 13 years. She has been "retired" from the paid workforce since 1996 to raise her family, which includes her husband, adult stepson, an adult daughter in college and a son in middle school. She has been baking and cooking for as long as she can remember in "Cathy's Kitchen." She is very excited to be able to share her recipes with other home cooks!

TRICOUNTYEVENTS

EVENTS JUNE 2, 5, 9 AND 12

Parade of Homes, Lansing Join the 2016 Parade of Homes to view new homes, currently occupied homes, remodeled projects, outdoor specs and virtual projects.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to browse the real estate in your own backyard! For more information and to view virtual tours of past parades, visit hbalansing.com.

JUNE 4

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, Lansing Check out everything the Capital City has to offer its residents. For just $1, tour more than 90 local attractions including Impression 5 Science Center, Potter Park Zoo, the State Capitol Building, the Michigan Historical Museum and much more.

Created by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau this conglomerate of greater Lansing’s attractions and special events is sure to make your Saturday one you’ll never forget! Visit lansing.org to learn how it works and to gather more information.

JUNE 4

Chalk of The Town, Old Town Come to Old Town during “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” and roam the streets to experience art in a whole new medium. Artists participating in the event will complete their chalk drawings by 2 p.m., and judging will begin shortly thereafter, with winners announced at 3 p.m. Families are welcome to participate in the kids’ sidewalk art area. Chalk of The Town will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and to register, visit iloveoldtown.org.

JUNE 4-5

Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow, Lansing Celebrate the 14th annual Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow at the Louis Adado Riverfront Park. Learn about Michigan’s first people while enjoying drumming, singing, dancing, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food and much more. View traditional Native American art while promoting the preservation of the Michigan Woodlands. The Adado Riverfront Park is located at 300 N Grand Avenue. Visit nativeamericanacc.org for more information.

JUNE 4

International Migratory Bird Day, Lansing Celebrate spring at Potter Park Zoo with the return of millions of migratory birds as they return to their breeding areas. Nearly 350 species of migratory birds travel between nesting habitats in North

America and non-breeding grounds in South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. This event is free with your “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” passport and runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

JUNE 5

20th Annual Board of Water and Light Chili Cook-Off, Lansing Have fun sampling chili from dozens of vendors dishing out samples from mild to spicy. There will be live music played by local musicians and bands. Remember to save room for the chili dogeating contest! The cook-off will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Purchase tickets at any CASE Credit Union location or at the BWL Haco Customer Service Center.

JUNE 9 - 7

Annual Dapper Dads Challenge & Fashion Show, Lansing The Dapper Dads Challenge and Fashion Show is back again and even more dapper than before. The “Dapper Dads Fashion Show” at Kositchek’s in downtown Lansing is where this year’s top Dapper Dad will be chosen. Each vote costs $5 and is 100 percent taxdeductible. All proceeds support the mission of women’s health. A VIP reception & reserved fashion show seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. and costs $60 per ticket. General admission tickets to the fashion show following at 6:30 p.m. are $30. Both include wine and hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price. To buy tickets, cast ballots and find the complete list of this year’s models visit: SparrowFoundation.org/DapperDads.

JUNE 10-11

Grand American Fish Rodeo, Lansing Enjoy this free, two-day event that pays homage to Michigan’s rich heritage of gratitude to the aquatic life in our rivers and lakes. The festival includes a fishing tournament, boat rides, live music, family-friendly activities, a beer tent, vendors and more. Visit grandamericanfishrodeo.com for more information.

JUNE 16-18

Lansing Juneteenth Celebration, Lansing Commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. by attending the 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration. The three-day festival is meant to educate the community about African American heritage while encouraging positive cultural interaction. View educational exhibits, listen to music, enjoy a community parade and partake in fun activities for the entire family. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m., and is free to attend. The celebration will take place at Letts Community Center.

JUNE 25

Delta Rocks! Family Festival, Delta Township Have a blast and show your Delta Township pride at this free festival. The Family Festival features clowns, a petting zoo, children’s craft booths, games, business expo, concessions and much more. The festival is located at Sharp Park from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information or to view their activities list visit deltami.gov.

JUNE 27

3rd Annual Lansing Beer Festival, Old Town Enjoy more than 100 craft beers, ciders, meads and spirits in REO town. Food trucks, live music and a variety of venders offer fun while you sample beer from 30 different Michigan breweries. Tickets are $30/person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REO Town Commercial Association. Visit lansingbeerfest.com for tickets, the beer list and more.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Whisker Wednesdays, Mason Join Ingham County Animal Control every Wednesday for free cat adoptions.

Cat adoptions include spay/ neuter, micro-chip, FIVtested (negative) and age appropriate vaccines.

Whisker Wednesdays also offers half off dog adoptions that include spay/neuter, microchip, heart worm-tested (if over one year) and age-appropriate vaccines. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for a new best friend!

Visit ac.ingham.org for more information.

ARTS JUNE 2, 5, AND 9

Rent, Lansing The Tony and Pulitzer award winning rock musical will be premiering in Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre.

Rent showcases a year in the life of a group of New Yorkers in the dawn of the 1990s. The group faces challenges spanning from paying rent month-to-month, falling in love and dealing with AIDS. Don’t miss this groundbreaking musical at Lansing’s own Riverwalk Theatre. You can purchase tickets online at riverwalktheatre.com.

JUNE 15-JULY 31

LCC Summer Stage Under the Stars, Lansing Join Lansing Community College as they kick off your summer with a variety of free performances on campus through June and July.

Most performances take place at the beautiful amphitheater located on the Washington Mall between Dart Auditorium and the Gannon Building. Bring a picnic and the family for an exciting night under the stars. Visit lcc.edu to view their programs.

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TRICOUNTYEVENTS JUNE 14-19

The Book of Mormon, East Lansing Two Latter Day Saints are sent to Uganda to convert people to the Mormon religion. The two unsuspecting missionaries face famine, AIDS and warlords.

Created by the makers of South Park, this musical is a comedy you can’t miss! Tickets are $38 and will be performed in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit whartoncenter.com.

JUNE 17-18

Summer Solstice Jazz, East Lansing Enjoy two days of live jazz with a line up of national, international and local acts. In addition to music, there will be children’s activities, on-site food, outdoor jazz cafes, a Second Line Parade and more. The festival will be held in the heart of East Lansing on Albert Avenue. Visit eljazzfest.com for more information.

JUNE 24-25

Festival of the Moon & Sun, Old Town Celebrate the summer solstice in style with craft-brewed beers from Bells Brewery while listening to regional and national bands. Supporting the festival also helps support many traditions around Lansing including

Scrapfest, Chalk of the Town, the Old Town Farmers Market and many more. Purchase tickets online at festivalofthesun.com or at the door for $17.

JUNE – AUGUST WEEKENDS

Summer Concert Series, East Lansing Enjoy East Lansing’s summer concert series!

It features seven weekends of live music on Fridays and Saturdays in Ann Street Plaza. The free concerts begin at 7 p.m. and it’s recommended that attendees bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

Grab a bite to eat at East Lansing’s Hopcat, FieldHouse or El Azteco and enjoy a meal while you listen to local music. Visit cityofeastlansing.com for details.

FUNDRAISERS JUNE 30

Zoo Brew Series, Lansing Support Potter Park Zoo while sampling some great beer at the 2016 Zoo Brew! Admission is $5 at the door.

Meander throughout the zoo while listening to live music, and grab a beer and a bite to eat at the vendors located throughout the zoo. The proceeds from this event will support the conservation and education mission of Potter Park Zoo. This event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m.

CLINICS JUNE 7

Infertility Seminar Discuss infertility, diagnosis and treatment options with The Fertility Center and Alliance OB/GYN. This is a free seminar for existing and potential patients. All who attend will receive a coupon for a free initial consult with one of the Fertility Center physicians. The seminar will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Main Campus. To register, email Kathleen at kwade@mrivf.com.

JUNE 13

State of the State of Healthcare, Lansing This annual networking luncheon, sponsored

by Business Partners in Health Committee, is dedicated to educating business and medical professionals about current healthcare industry trends. You can learn what to expect in the future, how to prepare for change, the critical importance of a healthy workforce, and more. Susan Dentzer will provide an expert analysis on the current state of healthcare.

The seminar will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information and to register, visit mclaren.org.

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Dr. London completed his undergraduate degree (B.S. in Life Sciences) at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Before joining the Alliance team in 2013, Dr. London was a Staff Physician at St. Vincent Mercy in Toledo, Ohio. He was also an OB/GYN House Physician at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital and served as the Medical Director at American Laser Skin Care. Dr. London believes in a partnership approach to women’s health care, working with his patients on the premise that integrative treatment decisions lead to optimal health. He is currently accepting new patients.

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