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n my honor, I will try…” I made that promise over and over as a child. It wasn’t just something I said, it’s something I truly meant — even then. And, boy, I certainly have tried to serve God and my country; help people when I can and live by the Girl Scout Law.

I currently sit on the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Board of Directors and am proud to say that we are donating the proceeds of CAWLM’s 80s Flashback Fundraiser to leadership programs for girls. I am thrilled that I get to introduce the most decadent decade to hundreds of Girl Scouts this year. With help from MSUFCU, we’re hosting a Friday, May 8 version of our CAWLM 80s Flashback Fundraiser for the girls. They are going to have a great time and earn a badge by learning about the 80s. Of course, adults are invited to take part in the fifth annual 80s event on Saturday, May 9 at the University Club. Tickets are on sale now for both events. Go to cawlm.com for more details. I hope to see you there!

THE GIRL SCOUT LAW I will do my best to be fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Now, I’m not sure if Stella Cash was ever a Girl Scout, but the sassy southern transplant has certainly lived her life in a way that indicates she understands the value of service wherever needed.

Her story is one of twists and turns and so much fun. If you’ve met Stella, I’m sure you already know that for as many years as she has lived in the north, she hasn’t shaken that thick southern drawl or her ability to offer southern hospitality in any scenario.

As a Girl Scout, those words have a deep meaning, and I’ve believed in them since then. The relationships that were formed, the fond memories I have today and tactical skill development that helped me become who I am is powerful. Beyond my grandma, mom and a few amazing teachers, there isn’t much I can point to that had more of a profound impact on my development as a strong, push-the-limits woman than scouting.

I think Stella is a role model for young women who worry about making a perfect decision about career and family. Her story focuses on openness for opportunity. She didn’t limit herself to one area or another. When new options presented, Stella jumped in fearlessly while keeping her values and what makes her happy top of mind — family.

I hope you enjoy reading about her remarkable commitment to community and the people closest to her. And, if you get the opportunity, invite her to sit down for sweet tea just to chat.

My Girl Scout troop leader believed in me and my capacity to make a difference in the world. She listened to my ideas and gave me encouragement.

I was given so many opportunities. I learned to sell cookies and manage the money. I was given a Brownie Troop to lead and worked on so many volunteer projects that I was named Girl Scout of the Year in my region. These experiences helped me understand the value and power of female relationships. I never had sisters, but I learned that strong females lift each other up to make a difference.

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We had to pull out a paper calendar and plot out all sorts of sports and science camps. The variety is great for kids with many interests.

I hope to see you at our CAWLM 80s Flashback Fundraiser where we’ll announce our CAWL (Caring About Women Locally) Award. It will be a totally rad time.

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CAPITAL AREA HUMANE SOCIETY RAISES $1 MILLION TO EXPAND SHELTER The Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) recently announced that it has raised $1 million as part of its $1.9 million New Home, New Hope campaign, a fundraising effort to help renovate and expand its current shelter.

Renovations will include a new Animal Intake area that will help to expand housing for animals being held in cruelty investigations and animals needing behavioral enrichment.

This will also help to create a less stressful space for felines and small animals.

This $1.9 million campaign is the first of two phases of a renovation and expansion project totaling $3.9 million. Eventually, a new Clinical Center will be added, including quarantine areas for better managing wellness in the shelter and modernized housing areas for canines.

To date, the fundraising effort has garnered support from nearly 110 community donors, individuals, businesses and foundations.

For more information about the New Home, New Hope campaign and to donate, visit CAHSCampaign.org.

MOBILE DENTAL CENTER UNVEILED Students in all 12 of Ingham County’s school districts can look forward to brighter, healthier smiles next school year with the launch of the health department’s mobile dental center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 40-foot long bus was held on April 17 at the Human Services Building in Lansing.

The new mobile dental center will bring preventive and restorative dental services directly to schools and will offer care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The program, part of the Ingham Community Health Centers’ Healthy Smiles Dental Center, will prioritize rural and low-income schools, but all in-county schools may participate.

A $500,000 grant from the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funded the fully-equipped, handicap accessible bus in addition to other equipment. Annual operating

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hours of operation at the Avenue will expand this summer, with the space serving as a teahouse during the earlier hours.

The Avenue Cafe will continue to offer craft beers and host an eclectic range of shows and events in the evening, but now there will be food with ingredients sourced from local farmers and crafted into meals by HerBlends of Plenty’s executive chef. Additionally, HerBlends of CAHS has raised $1 million as part of it's New Home, New Hope campaign.

Plenty will be offering community costs for the mobile dental center will be covered supported kitchen (CSK) shares starting through service fees and the bus will be stored at in the summer, allowing customers to sign on as Dean Transportation. “members” of the kitchen, paying in advance for a set number of seasonal meals per week. In return, they The mobile dental center will visit its first school will receive meals at a more economical rate, and before the end of the current school year and will have the option of take-out, delivery or dine-in. have a full schedule next school year.

To learn more about HerBlends of Plenty, check out their social media pages or visit herblends LOCAL WINERY WINS BIG AT THE 2015 ofplenty.com.

FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION GLAC'S 33RD ANNUAL FOUNDERS' Burgdorf’s Winery won one gold, four silver DAY AWARDS BRUNCH and seven bronze awards at the 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition for their wines The Greater Lansing Area Club of The National produced in Haslett, Mich. The gold was awarded Association of Negro Business and Professional to their proprietary blend, “Spartan White,” which Women's Clubs, Inc. (GLAC-NANBPWC) recently is a nice semi-dry white wine that is from a blend celebrated its 33rd Annual Founders' Day Awards of grapes from the MSU Agricultural Farm in Brunch at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel.

East Lansing.

Traditionally, the Club pays tribute to its founders Burgdorf’s Winery is in its 10th year of operation. and honors several metro Lansing area persons This small, family-owned winery is located at who exhibit a true commitment to the community 5635 Shoeman Rd. in Haslett, Mich.. More than 20 and their profession. GLAC President, Shirley B. award-winning grape and fruit wines are made on Willis, extends her heartfelt congratulations to the site at the 4,000 square foot production facility from 2015 award recipients who, in the words of Dr. Maya locally hand-picked, Michigan-grown fruits. More Angelou, “try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” than 100 medals have been awarded to their wines This year, recognition was given to individuals in five from International Wine Competitions. The winery principal award categories: has a boutique gift shop and tasting room, giving • Sojourner Truth Award: Paula D. customers the opportunity to sample their wines Cunningham year round.

Visit burgdorfwinery.com or call (517) 655-2883 for more information about the winery.

PARTNERSHIP WILL CREATE “ABUNDANCE AT THE AVENUE CAFE” Local business, HerBlends of Plenty, will be assuming management over the Avenue Cafe’s kitchen in Lansing’s east side later this spring. The

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WE LOVE KIDS N DOGS 1982 W. GRAND RIVER AVE., OKEMOS (517) 233-1524 WELOVEKIDSNDOGS.COM

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We Love Kids n Dogs, owned by Melissa Rabideau Allen, is located at the Meridian Mall.

t’s easy to find stores that sell products for children, and it’s just as easy to find stores that sell products for pets, but it’s very rare to find one store that caters to both. This is where We Love Kids n Dogs comes in. Located in the Macy's wing of the Meridian Mall, We Love Kids n Dogs is a unique boutique that combines a love for pets and children in one store.

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“We were actually traveling around to different places, selling The Poochie Bowl, when I thought that there should be a place that sells this kind of stuff that you can’t get at other stores,” said Allen. “And that’s when we started We Love Kids n Dogs.”

The specialty boutique provides shoppers with a wide variety of games and toys for both their children and pets. The store sells kits for kids that stimulate creativity and educate them on topics ranging from dinosaurs to robotics. They also sell GoldieBlox sets that are designed specifically for little girls to spark their interest in science.

Bikes specially designed for younger children called Strider Bikes are also sold at We Love Kids n Dogs.

The bikes are designed to be shorter with lower seats, making it easier for kids to get on and off, and helping them learn how to balance on a bike without training wheels.

Inside the store, a building station called the Mini Maker Workshop is set up to encourage kids who come into the store to experiment with some of the different kits that are available in the store. We Love Kids n Dogs also hosts Take it Apart Tuesdays, a

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special workshop that allows kids to take things like phones or computers apart to find out what’s inside. This is to help them learn how they work in a controlled and safe environment.

Mini Maker Workshop is such a popular feature of the store that Allen has decided to move her store to a larger space inside the Meridian Mall. “We had parents asking if they could hold their child’s birthday party here, but we didn’t have the space. So we are moving to a much bigger space to give more kids the chance to build,” said Allen.

The store sells kits for kids as well that stimulates creativity and teaches them about different things.

They have the GoldieBlox set that is aimed at little girls, with a blonde haired little girl inventing things like a tiny zip-line or a 'movie machine' which is really one of those old school rotating pictures.

There's also some building kits centered on robotics.

Teaching kids how to step by step build a simple robot, like a robotic hand or tin can robot. There are also different themes for these kits like insects and dinosaurs.

We Love Kids n Dogs also has a 3D printer that they use to help children. Kids can come in and build plastic prosthetic hands for children that may not have a hand. They send the prosthetic hand to the child in need with a picture of the maker.

They also sell special bikes specially designed for younger children called strider bikes. They are shorter bikes with lower seats than other bikes, making it easier for kids to get on or off. The bikes are designed for younger kids to teach them how to stay on a bike better than if they had training wheels.

As the name states, We Love Kids n Dogs also sells treats and toys for furry family members. A wide variety of safe and fun toys for dogs are available in the store. Toys range from treat-dispensing balls to rubbery toys for big and small dogs along with a dog safe rubber disc.

Melissa designed and sells her Poochie Bowls that have an anti-tip design, a lip on the top to prevent spills, a wide base and it floats in case it's ever dropped in water. It's perfect for dogs and can be used for either water or food. “We were actually traveling around to different places, selling The Poochie Bowl, when I thought that there should be a place that sells this kind of stuff that you can’t get at other stores,” says Allen.

“And that’s when we started We Love Kids n Dogs.”

We Love Kids n Dogs also sells special dog shampoos to keep your pooch nice and clean. All of the products sold in the store are natural and organic. Scented shampoos, conditioners and bite and itch relief creams are all available. There are even shampoos just for puppies. Other products sold include custom cutters for large, medium or small dog treats that you can make yourself. Allen hopes that the move into a bigger space will help her store to become the biggest dog treat bar in Michigan.

Be sure to look for We Love Kids n Dogs in the Meridian Mall, visit welovekidsndogs.com or follow them on Facebook.

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

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hildren are our future; it’s important to prepare them for the future by teaching them how to succeed. The Todd Martin Youth Leadership Foundation (TMF) understands that.

In 1993, Todd Martin, his father and his coach decided to create a foundation that provides the youth of the greater Lansing area with a healthy outlet, giving them skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives. Tennis was chosen not only because Martin is a nationally ranked player, but because it's a sport that can be played well into adulthood.

The sport doesn't require much to play; just a racket, a tennis ball and a net, which can be found at almost any local park. As a single player sport, it also teaches children to be independent and to have confidence in themselves.

Students who participate come from a variety of backgrounds. The program was initially designed for children from low-income families. Martin wanted to give kids who would not be able to afford a membership anywhere else a low-cost and accessible option. The program has become such a hit that now even children whose parents have memberships at country clubs are coming to the TMF. However, interviews are conducted to ensure that anyone who is interested is serious about learning and is committed to being there four days of the week.

The tennis program used to be the main attraction for the kids, but now that the foundation has evolved, it’s become more of a hook. Instructors rotate between

three areas: tennis development, academic support and leadership and life skills. The tennis instructors are very hands-on in their teaching. They are down on the courts with the students while they are teaching them so that they are able to give 'in-the-moment' lessons. The instructors also provide tutoring on Saturdays during the school year and throughout the summer. Many of the tennis instructors and academic tutors are students from Michigan State University who graduated from the TMF program, and they take their jobs very seriously.

All instructors must sign a contract that states what they will be doing, what they will be held accountable for and what they can expect to get out of being involved with the program. It is as much a learning experience for them as it is for the younger kids that they are helping. This experience gives instructors the opportunity to learn how to interact with children from different backgrounds and how to be cognizant of that without judging them. They learn how to keep the kids accountable for their actions and push them to reach their full potential.

Because educational excellence is such an important part of the program, some of the students are entered into the Arthur Ashe Scholarship Competition.

The competition is named for top tennis player, Arthur Ashe, who believed that reading and writing are essential to success. TMF teams up with the Junior Tennis Association for the competition, and participants write about what a certain quote means to them. The responses they receive are sometimes

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heart-wrenching, others are funny, but they are all inspiring. There are both regional and national winners; the national winners receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City and regional winners also receive awards and plaques. TMF has been able to produce four regional winners thus far.

Recently, Martin accepted a position as the President and CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. It's a time-consuming position, but he still makes it a priority to come back to see the progress of the foundation that he has built. He makes sure that the kids have everything that they need to succeed. The foundation he built continues to flourish each year that its doors are open. More children are learning to be successful and are reaching greater heights than they ever believed that they could.

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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RESTAURANTREVIEW

BY CATRICE LANE | PHOTOS BY MIKE FRANCE

THE COSMOS 611 E GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING THECOSMOSLANSING.COM

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hen my friend Craig Sleep and I get together, we are committed to having good food, fun, good food, fun and good food again.

We chose Cosmos in Old Town Lansing hoping to fulfill that commitment. Sister Restaurant of Zoobie’s Town Bar, Cosmos is truly a harmonious experience. It has become an important hot spot for Lansing’s social scene.

wood oven gourmet pizzas. Since Craig and I couldn’t decide on what to order, we made a wise choice and ordered as many selections as we could manage at one table. Watching the food make its way to us one dish at a time became the running joke of our evening. There was no better way to finish the meal than to eat a homemade dessert. The cinnamon glazed donuts straight from the oven just melted in our mouths.

As soon as you walk in the door, the cosmic-themed graffiti on the wall surrounds the contemporary style space. Design features such as an exposed ceiling, vents, tiled floors, wood tables and chairs and a diner-style bar make up the unique decor.

Interestingly enough, the restaurant has a hint of an outer space appeal. However, the super-friendly wait staff still manages to make the room feel like you’re sitting in a local, cozy neighborhood hangout that’s perfect for families, couples and friends. While we were there, Craig leaned over to me and said, “I judge a restaurant by the frequency I have to request a refill of my drink.” If we use his benchmark as one of the standards, then Cosmos wins the prize. To my dinner companion’s delight, his soft drink remained full without any effort on his part. CHEERS to the service!

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AND GROANS OF SATISFACTION THAT MADE FOR AN AWKWARD MOMENT OR TWO. IF SOMEONE ASKED ME TO DESCRIBE MY EXPERIENCE IN ONE PHRASE, I WOULD SIMPLY SAY “OUT OF

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THIS WORLD.” One would think the amount of food that we ordered would be the embarrassing moment of the night, but actually, NO! It turned out to be the moans and groans of satisfaction that made for an awkward moment or two. If someone asked me to describe my experience in one phrase, I would simply say “out of this world.” Thanks to The Cosmos for proving that locally-owned dining making for a better meal, atmosphere and customer service.

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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ome is a new DreamWorks animated film that is perfect for the whole family. The movie is about a race of short purple aliens called the Boov who have set out to conquer earth and escape their arch enemy, the Gorg. When taking over Earth, the Boov relocate all the humans to Australia, except one for Tip (Rihanna). Tip hid from the aliens during their takeover, but now must embark on adventure to find her mother.

Tip finds an unlikely partner in Oh (Jim Parsons), a Boovian who is not like the others. Rather than take over the world, Oh longs to find fun and friendship.

Oh causes a magnitude of problems when he sends out a party invitation to the whole universe, alerting the Gorg of their whereabouts. As a result, all of the Boovians turn on him and he is forced to leave their Eifel Tower headquarters.

When Oh meets Tip, the unlikely pair are hesitant to trust one another, but after the working together and getting to know each other, they become close friends.

Throughout their adventures to find Tip’s mom, Oh figures out why the Gorg is after the Boovians and recruits Tip to help him make it right.

Home is a thoughtful and interesting movie that would definitely make a great family night flick. On top of a heartwarming story, the movie also has a star-studded cast. Most of the characters were voiced by very recognizable actors, including Steve Martin (Captain Smek), Jennifer Lopez (Tip’s mom) and Matt Jones (Kyle).

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My only critique of the movie would be a small one, in that the alien’s could have been more over the top in design. When I think of aliens, I often think of fanciful creatures, and the Boovians were rather simple (but also kind of cute).

But other than that, I thought that the story and characters were fun and perfect for audiences of all ages. Ultimately, Home teaches us that it is ok to be different. Tip and Oh learn to accept one another and help each other despite their differences. It would be especially great to see Home for a Mother’s Day because Tip spends the movie searching for her mother and teaching Oh about love and family.

If you’re looking for a movie to enjoy with your family this Mother’s Day (or really any day) Home would be a great pick.

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

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For the past several months, we have been remodeling our home, and I’ve had a difficult time finding curtains for my kitchen. I have searched the internet and every home improvement store and home decorating store in town and I haven’t had any luck in finding something that I love. Finally I told my husband that I’d make my own curtains. I don’t sew and I struggle with loading a bobbin on my sewing machine, but I was ready for the task.

I was planning to make “no-sew valances,” and I’m so excited about the finished product.

This DIY was super fun and easy. You only need a few supplies and your favorite material to create curtains or valances for any room in a flash!

Supplies • Material – Be sure to measure your windows and add extra for the material to gather • Stitch Witchery • Iron

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STEP 1 - Cut the material to fit the window (for my kitchen slider that is approximately 80” I purchased 2.5 yards of material) STEP 2 - Fold the vertical ends of the material in about 1” STEP 3 - Place the Stitch Witchery between the fabric and iron. This will seal the fold on the ends STEP 4 - Fold the top of the fabric (this will be the fold that the curtain rod will go through. Be sure to ensure the head of the curtain rod will fit) STEP 5 - Place the Stich Witchery between the fabric and iron.

(Place the iron on the material for approximately 10 seconds for the fabric’s to bond STEP 6- Repeat step 5 for the bottom of the valance

Jennifer Hodges is a Southern belle at heart, however, she does bleed green. A native of North Carolina, she has lived in Michigan since 1998. When not crafting, Jennifer is the Vice President of Business Development at M3 Group. She loves spending time with her family, camping and singing lots of karaoke.

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every year on his birthday when she played his trumpet solos for us on her old 45s. I wondered if she would be disappointed that I could not speak the language fluently. I wished I had told her how much she meant to me.

When I took my last trip to Paris more than ten years ago, I met a small town about an hour’s train ride from Paris that I am unable to Brie De Meaux forget. Her name was Meaux and she was lovely — a flower shop filled with muted blue pastels and the smell of fresh cut lavender, chocolates arranged and packaged more beautifully than fine jewelry and a Fromagerie brimming with Brie De Meaux stacked in large rounds to the ceiling. We stuffed ourselves with cheese and pastry.

If you want to know the truth about yourself, travel until not a person knows your name. Travel until you don’t recognize the landscape, the language, the customs or the smells, especially the smells. Walk until you lose focus on yourself and your world, and you will find a hidden passageway to real understanding.

You may even disconnect your over-stimulated and digitally dependent brain, if only long enough to let new light in.

At dusk, we strolled into a local bar for a drink and noticed several beautiful, burly Frenchmen playing a game we had never heard of, and haven’t seen since. The game involved drinking, laughing, pieces resembling dice and a board which, depending on where each die landed, required more drinking. I got lost in the “watching” and the wine and my mind drifted into sunshine — the California coast and my French Teacher, who adored Louis Armstrong, possibly more than France. I remembered she cried

I have a deep yearning for an unwired world, which is probably why I fell in love with Meaux. There were no working cell phones or iPads then. I didn’t know anything about the city or its people, yet I still wake some mornings knowing she paid me a visit during the night and remember the train.

We almost missed the train back to Paris. After a typical four-hour French dinner, we were forced to jump the fence at the train station because the ticket

Mieux at Dusk office had closed. C’est la vie! What did we know. We weren’t from there, but we were no longer strangers. When I think back about Meaux, I wonder what would have happened if we had missed the train. Would I still be there?

And then I realize, with deep gratitude, I still am.

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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ENJOYING SUMMER SUNSHINE ON A BUDGET FOR MANY OF US, THE IDEAL SUMMER INCLUDES COOKOUTS, WEEKENDS BY THE POOL , RELAXING VACATIONS AND PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN FOR SOME FUN IN THE SUN. WHAT BETTER WAY TO END THE WORK WEEK THAN BY GETTING OUT AND SOAKING UP SOME MUCH-NEEDED VITAMIN D?

While we’re out enjoying the weather and all of the activities that come with it, we can sometimes become a little lax with our finances. With that, we often forget that too much summer fun can come with a hefty price tag. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your summer without emptying your wallet.

and fit. This can be as simple as going for a walk after work, signing up for a 5K or even participating in an organized sport. There are many organizations and employers that offer summer programs designed to keep you active in the summer at a low cost, or if you’re lucky, for free — which easily beats paying for a gym membership.

VOLUNTEER One of the best ways to enjoy the upcoming summer without spending money is to get involved in your community — and the warm temperatures are a great excuse to get started. Enjoy the sunshine by leading a local youth group or help a local nonprofit by maintaining a community garden. If outdoor activities aren’t your scene, try getting involved with a summer reading program at your local library or perhaps volunteering at a nearby animal shelter.

Use different fitness trackers to monitor your summer activities. Depending on which model you choose, products such as FitBit, Nike+ FuelBand and Microsoft Band can record your steps, sleep and heart rate, and are accompanied by downloadable apps to make fitness tracking even easier. Even if you don’t have one of these devices, there are many free fitness-tracking apps including RunKeeper, MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal, which can be used to help motivate you to reach your goals and to stay active.

BIKE TO WORK Fluctuating gas prices can often be the difference between taking a summer road trip and staying home.

To save as much money on gas as possible, use your bike for transportation. When feasible, riding a bike to work, to appointments and on leisure trips is a great alternative to taking your car. Not only will you save money on gas, but you will also get a great GARDEN workout, reduce weekly wear-and-tear on your car Whether you have a green thumb or you’ve always and it’s better for the environment. wanted to try your hand at gardening, try planting your own vegetables, flowers or herbs this summer.

With three months of summer to look forward Not only will it allow you to enjoy the warm weather, to, it’s time to start thinking about how you can but growing your own food will also help you make the most of it. The options are limitless, so save money. get creative, find new and exciting activities and enjoy the season without the worry of breaking Take tomatoes for example, which cost about $2 per your budget. pound at the grocery store. For roughly the same price, you can purchase tomato seeds and grow your own.

After the initial investment on gardening equipment (planters, soil, plant food/fertilizers, etc.), you will April Clobes is the President begin to save money with each harvest. These and CEO at MSU Federal savings can be applied to other areas of your grocery Credit Union. MSUFCU’s budget or even help curb costs on an upcoming headquarters are at 3777 summer vacation.

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Another cost-effective way to enjoy your summer is to get involved in activities that will keep you healthy

There are plenty of organizations that are in need of volunteers this time of year, and year-round, so start exploring your options now. Taking some time out of your schedule to help others can have a huge impact on your community, and it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you made a difference.

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Growing With Her Business and Her Family

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Twelve-hour days in the office aren’t easy, so Karen spends her free time with her children. From running them back and forth from football and gymnastics practice to attending their music performances, she dedicates whatever time she has to them. Karen also loves to cook, but it is definitely hard to replicate a great recipe because she doesn't use a cookbook. She likes to be outside whenever she can, and spending time in the woods by herself on a hike helps to break away from the stress of a hard day. Karen has a servant’s heart; she gives selflessly and there is nothing that she wouldn't do to help others. When she deals with anyone, no matter who it is, she gives her complete attention to them, which is why she makes a great physician, a doting wife and a wonderful mother.

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If this outfit doesn’t scream spring, we don’t know what does. This look is great for transitioning from the office to an evening out! With a fun floral print on top, keep the skirt simple with a solid color. Add some heels and a bright colored purse and you’ve got a great outfit that will make you stand out no matter where you are.

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A nautical inspired outfit is a spring must-have in everyone’s closet. The key to wearing stripes is to make sure the piece fits well and doesn’t overwhelm you. Pair a striped top with some simple navy pants to pull the look together. Add some wedges and a little bling and you’re ready to go!

This look is perfect for a casual day at the office. The striped Bermuda shorts will keep you cool all day, while the white blazer adds an element of sophistication. Spice it up with a colorful undershirt, grab your sunglasses and you’re ready for the weekend!

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T A HEALTHY SPIN on a Family Favorite recipe and photography by Laurenda Marie

here is no better time than spring to incorporate gorgeous, healthful, greens into your diet. Throw spinach or kale into that fruit smoothie of yours, nosh on your favorite veggies in a beautiful rainbow salad, or just toss some nutritious, buttery avocado into your deviled eggs! This wholesome green fruit is actually the perfect substitute for mayo in this widely popular dish.

Once you get past the color (hey, I think it’s pretty festive), these deviled eggs are rich in flavor and vitamins. Incorporate these tasty bite-sized treats for a healthy spin on a family favorite.

Avocado Deviled Eggs makes 6 servings 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/2 avocado 1 tablespoon mayo (optional) 2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Paprika for garnish Remove the shell from the hard boiled eggs and cut length wise. Remove the yolk and place into a medium mixing bowl. Add the flesh of 1/2 ripe avocado, mayo, dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper to the egg yolks. Using a hand mixer, beat the yolk mixture on medium until creamy.

Add yolk mixture to a piping bag and pipe into the boiled egg cavity.

Garnish eggs with paprika and keep cool until ready to serve.

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ookambi, Potter Park Zoo’s educational summer day camp, begins Monday, June 15, and will offer children a variety of hands-on experiences, animal presentations and adventures to places in the zoo typical visitors don’t get to see.

Campers can learn about animals from around the world and in their own backyard from the more than 40 different camp experiences offered this year. The programs are designed to be engaging and educational, emphasizing conservation and the importance of taking care of the natural world.

“We have another great camp season planned based on input from parents, kids and teachers,” said Potter Park Zoo Executive Director Sherri Graham. “We’ve made some changes in the scheduling and availability of classes for 2015.

Our staff always looks forward to spending the summer educating and entertaining children in impactful and memorable ways.”

Zookambi camp classes are offered for students grades 1-12 in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon, in the afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. or choose both a morning and afternoon session for a full day experience. The half day program is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. The full day program is $150 for members and $180 for nonmembers, with snacks and lunchtime supervision included. All programs run Monday through

Friday. Extended care to accommodate early dropoff or late pick-up of campers is available for an additional fee.

Potter Park Zoo will continue to offer both morning and afternoon sessions each week for each grade level (kids entering grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-7) and two weeks of specially designed programs for students entering grades 8-12. Many new classes have also been added for each grade level.

To find more information or to register your child, visit potterparkzoo.org/wildlife-education/ zookambi-summer-camp. Space is limited.

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Cost: $165 Members; $180 Non-Members Time: 9am-4pm

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rading stories and sharing a favorite book or song with a new friend; being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff and teammates after scoring the winning point; always fitting in, just for being you. This is what the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing’s summer camps are all about — ensuring kids get more out of their summer break.

The YMCA’s summer camps are offered at five day camp locations throughout Greater Lansing and an overnight camp at Mystic Lake Camp in Lake Station, Mich., which celebrates its 90th year of summer camp this year. Y camps offer a mix of fun and learning through activities aimed at improving kids’ well-being, with something for everyone: swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, high ropes courses, sports and more. All of the programs center on three areas proven to impact kids’ development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging.

“With school out during the summer, many kids don’t get enough physical activity or learning — a

critical gap the Y is addressing,” says Ricky Wright, executive director, Mystic Lake YMCA Camp. “In our camps, kids are in a safe environment with nurturing adults where they can develop character and explore new talents and interests to reach their potential. We want to ensure that kids in our camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back.”

The YMCA’s camp activities focus on impacting the social-emotional, cognitive and physical development of all kids. The goal is to make sure that each child makes new friends, learns new skills and makes memories that will last a lifetime.

This is done through progressive, age-appropriate programming that allows children to gain confidence and challenge their abilities, all while in the comfort of a safe and nurturing environment.

and other youth development programs nationwide, the YMCA helps more than nine million youths to “hop the gap” and achieve more, providing a safe place to learn, stay healthy and build friendships.

To learn more about the Lansing Y’s summer camp programs visit

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$30/Residents; $55/Non-Residents per week!

6 Sites to choose from: Foster, Gier, Letts and Schmidt Community Centers, Cumberland and Lewton Elementary Schools *Camps run 9am-3pm. Pre and Post care available at most sites for additional fees.

Games * Trips * Themes * FUN! Register online and save $5! www.lansingmi.gov/parks Call 517-483-4277 for more information.

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Here are five essential things to look for when selecting the perfect summer camp for your children: 1. GREAT EXPERIENCES Look for camps that feature fun, creative, handson educational experiences. Programming such as culinary lessons, animal visits, sports lessons, active games, exploring the arts, experiencing language and culture, learning a bit of history, problem-solving adventures and performances can really set a camp apart.

2. WELL-TRAINED, KID-FRIENDLY STAFF The best camps have a friendly, well-trained staff. If you don’t know the staff, ask about them!

Camp counselors should not only genuinely enjoy children, but also have a background in education, be trained in age-appropriate behavior management and be certified in CPR and first aid.

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a sports camp, look for camps that feature plenty of outdoor games and activities like nature walks, playground games, tennis, golf, volleyball and of course, swimming!

4. HEALTHY MEALS PROVIDED Take a break from packing lunches and select a camp that offers nutritious, tasty lunches and snacks. Be sure to ask about accommodations for food allergies and special dietary needs.

5. SAFE ENVIRONMENT & LICENSED A safe environment is a must in a camp. Be sure to look for camps that are licensed by the state of Michigan as well. This will ensure that the camp has an appropriate staff-to-camper ratio and holds the highest health, safety and emergency standards, from weather emergencies to camper release policies.

By enrolling your children in camps that meet these criteria, you’ll be assured of a fun summer for them and a worry-free, relaxing one for you!

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Jennifer Dubey is the Wellness & Recreation Director at the University Club of MSU. Jennifer is responsible for the management and direction of the Club’s Fitness Center, Spa, and Kidz Club childcare, as well as all of the Club's summer recreational programs including lessons, teams, Kidz Camp, youth activities, aquatics programming, and more.

The family-friendly University Club offers a servicerich tradition of fabulous dining and entertainment, flawlessly executed meetings and events, leisurely tennis, swimming, and golf, and an extraordinary fitness center and spa. The U-Club also features eight weeks of outstanding licensed Kidz Camps for ages 3-15. Membership in this award-winning private facility is available to all.

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In-Shape APPS courtesy of PMBC Group

Spring brings opportunity to get active and reach your personal goals. From running to biking to cooking, we’ve gathered the top must-have apps that will get you in tip-top shape just in time for the sizzling summer sun.

MapMyRun

For all the runners out there, MapMyRun allows you to record your workout details including the time span, distance, pace, speed, elevation and calories burned. It uses the GPS in your mobile to see the exact route you’ve traveled and lets you view your workout history. mapmyrun.com

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker

As the weather gets hotter, our lives get busier with a flurry of outdoor activities and adventures. By counting calories for you and creating a personalized diet regime, this app saves you time and hassle, allowing you to get on a regime in no time! myfitnesspal.com

Nudge

This all-in-one dashboard syncs with the most popular wearables to create an overall health score, The Nudge Factor. This number not only gives you an overall snapshot of your health so you know what areas need improvement (fitness, diet, sleep, etc.) but it also allows you to compare your progress with your friends and co-workers, no matter what wearables they use. nudgeyourself.com

MapMyRide

For those who prefer biking, this app is similar to MapMyRun as it incorporates all it’s features, allowing you to track your cycles. You can also use the app to find groups, routes and events that suit your biking needs. mapmyride.com

7 Minute Workout

For those of us who want maximum results but don’t have a lot of time, 7 Minute Workout will generate a workout based around the science of high intensity circuit training to help increase results and decrease time commitment. With this app anyone with 7 minutes of free time daily can get in shape. 7minuteworkout.us

2015 SUMMER CAMPS

Students learn life skills for school and career under the guidance of Broadway teaching artists at the renowned Wharton Center on the campus of MSU.

Now accepting students ages 8-25 for: • FIVE-DAY MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE • SIX-DAY ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE

JULY 27-AUGUST 1, 2015 GO TO: whartoncenter.com/education-engagement For more information and to register.

Grokker

This app brings yoga, fitness and cooking all together in tutorial videos by experts. This way, by the time summer arrives, not only will you be slimmer, but you’ll be a yoga guru and next iron chef as well. grokker.com

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veryone has to start somewhere, and if your child has dreams of performing on a Broadway stage, there is no better place to start than Take it from the Top at the Wharton Center. Introduced in 2008, this program has given hundreds of students the opportunity to sharpen their music, dance and theatre skills in a fun environment. Take it from the Top offers something for those at every experience level — from a sixday musical theatre intensive taught by Broadway professionals culminating in a performance at the end of the week, to a more casual one-evening adult class.

Developed by Tony Award® nominee and Legally Blonde star, Laura Bell Bundy and Paul Canaan, who is currently starring on Broadway in 2014’s most Tony® nominated show, Kinky Boots, Take it from the Top is an incredible training opportunity, no matter how accomplished or inexperienced the

student. “We started Take it from the Top as a catalyst for creativity in life,” says Canaan. Past instructors have included Billy Porter, who won the 2014 Tony Award® playing Lola in Broadway’s Kinky Boots and Shoshana Bean who played Elphaba in Wicked to name just a few. This year’s instructors have not yet been announced, but they are sure to live up to the high standard that has come to be expected from Take it from the Top. Participants learn more than just the craft of musical theatre during their time at Take it from the Top; the confidence that students gain from the program is unparalleled. The environment at Take it from the Top is inspirational and full of genuine support, and the friendships gained last a lifetime.

Troy Mullins of Caro, Mich. was more than excited about his experience with the program. “They mentor us in such a unique way,” he said. “They

make it fun, and we learn so much. They take you from point A to point Z, and it’s so cool because I want to be on stage the rest of my life.”

For more information, or to register for Take it from the Top 2015, visit whartoncenter.com.

Girl’s Basketball Resident and Commuter Camp Grades 3-12

2015 DATES June 25-28 Overnight and Day Camp

Join the Michigan State Women’s basketball team this summer for skill development, team concepts and much more! *Must be 12 years old to spend the night

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“My family moved here from Kansas in 2000. Ever since then my family has been going there. When I was little I attended almost every camp,” said Chymyck.

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wings and put glitter on them. We took a little parade around the Science Center staff offices where they showed off their wings, it was fun,” said Chymyck.

Chymyck really enjoys working with the 9 to 12 year old group. “They are more mature, and I can connect with them more, talk with them and work with them closer,” she added.

These day camp experiences made a lasting impression on Chymyck. So much so that in December 2011, she started volunteering for these very camps, and has been volunteering ever since.

“In July 2012, I got to work with 9 to 12 year old girls in the week-long Girls Only Game Design Squad camp. It was a camp to get girls more involved with math and science. I helped the girls program their own video games using Kodu Game Lab,” said Chymyck.

She serves as a teacher’s assistant with various age groups a few weeks over the summer and sometimes over winter break. Just like in school, she collects materials and sets up the classrooms. She also takes the children for bathroom breaks and makes sure they are following Science Center rules.

Chymyck is a senior at Okemos High School and will be graduating this year. She plays the viola in her high school orchestra and is a string buddy volunteer, meaning she tutors 5th grade orchestra students. After graduation, she plans to continue her education by attending Ohio State University in the fall.

“Last summer I volunteered with the 5 to 7 age group.

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BY AMI ICEMAN | PHOTOS BY MARK WARNER STELLA CASH HAS HELD MANY INFLUENTIAL POSITIONS IN HER CAREER, BUT NONE SO IMPORTANT AS HER ROLE AS MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND JUST RECENTLY, GREAT- GRANDMOTHER. Cash’s story is unique and her passion for her family and her career are unmatched. The roots of her success both professionally and personally stem from her love of learning and her outgoing personality.

“I was born and raised in Arkansas and I am very southern, very southern,” Cash said with a laugh. “My father was an orphan at age eight and only had a third grade education. He was very protective of me and wanted the very best. He knew there was a place called college that you could go to become very educated. So when I was growing up, there was never any doubt I would go to college. Which was fine by me because I simply love to learn.”

However, Cash notes being a woman in a professional setting was very different at the start of her education. As a spunky, squeamish and familyoriented girl, the traditional options for career paths were out of the question for Cash.

“In those days there were not many career paths for women. You either became a secretary, a nurse or a flight attendant. I was never very good at taking orders, I couldn’t be a nurse because I would be sick too and my father would never let me travel that far from home,” Cash said. “It was my high school home ec teacher who suggested I become a registered dietitian. Since I didn’t have a Plan A, that became my Plan B, and that is what I did.”

As Cash set out to reach her goals, she also married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart and her companion for more than 53 years, Dr. Jerry Cash, Professor Emeritus. Jerry’s career is what originally brought the dynamic duo to the Lansing area, but Cash created a name for herself after arriving.

FUN FACT The first time she was in a news article, the caption read " they make them out of rubber these days." Cash was 14-months old and had fallen out of a two story window on to a concrete walk way. Except for the fact that it took her parents months to recover from the

“When my sweet husband was in graduate school finishing his PhD in biochem, he was recruited heavily by Michigan State University.

Basically, in order to get him they had to find a job for me. They offered me a part time position working with dietetic majors.” Cash said. “I wasn’t technically a registered dietician (RD) yet because you had to do an internship, and if you had children you didn’t go do an internship because it was believed that women couldn’t multitask. So once I was offered this part time position my college then arranged for me to sit for the exam and I passed. Then as an RD I became the director of the dietetics program.”

scare, there were no injuries.

As director, Cash continued to reach higher. She worked not only to grow the Dietetics program but also to address unmet needs in the nutrition field.

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Though she didn’t fit the research mold perfectly, Cash pursued her interests undeterred.

second in the nation. I really thought ‘I’ll retire and do my consulting and life is good.’”

“I received my second masters degree in management, my first being in education. I figured if we moved I could get a job anywhere in the country, or even the world. But the next opportunity that sprung up was one for research,” said Cash. “To be a researcher you had to have a PhD. Well, I didn’t have that but there was all this research in food science that wasn’t being done, so I decided I would become a consultant, and that is when I started Food Creations Inc.”

But life had other things in store for Cash as new career paths opened for her. Cash was asked by thenProvost Lou Anna K. Simon to come back to MSU as part of the Sports Medicine division to help develop the Sports Nutrition program. As she was finishing that assignment, she received yet another call asking her to serve as the interim president for the Alumni Association for six months, which turned into a two year adventure.

Cash spearheaded her company as it rocketed to success. She also worked to balance Food Creations Inc., her role within the university, her position within the community and of course being a mother and wife.

But she faced each challenge head on and dedicated herself to what she loved.

“It was a tremendous honor to represent 45,000 alumni. I had a phenomenal staff and I learned so much. It was one of those moments that had a huge impact on me that someone like Lou Anna K. Simon felt like I could do this job. That was huge,” said Cash.

But Cash had a great partner in her husband Jerry.

Cash and her husband have two daughters, five grandkids and one great-grandchild. Cash beams as she notes how involved and engaged her husband was in raising their children, which allowed Cash to pursue new avenues in her career.

“Food Creations opened a whole new world for me. I became a major consultant for Kellogg and other large companies for years. For three years I had the Kellogg test kitchen right here in my home,” Cash said. “Food Creations did really well, for a while any recipe you saw was created or revised by Food Creations.

Because of Food Creations I could retire early and the Dietetics program was doing well and was ranked

After her many roles within MSU, Cash again retired in 2010, only to be met with a phone call from Dennis Swan, President and CEO of Sparrow Health System.

Cash has served as the Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships at Sparrow Health System for nearly five years and has helped to build a community around the organization.

Cash devotes the same time and energy she does in the community to her family, if not more. She hopes to inspire her grandkids and create lasting memories as a mother and grandmother.

“When all the family comes home — that is when I am happiest. I can hardly wait for them to get here,” Cash said. “We never did the up north thing, but we have gone on cruises and trips to places like Brazil and Thailand, I really wanted to create memories.

They may not know everything we’ve done to get here, but what I want them to remember is me riding on an elephant up a mountain in northern Thailand.

That is what I want them to remember.”

“His assistant called and I honestly thought he was calling to appointment to a board, so I thought, well yeah, I let him buy me lunch. When I left the lunch, I called Jerry and he asked if I got an appointment and I said ‘no, I got a job offer.’ I really was honored that he thought of me and thought I could do it. It’s just fun working there. It really is a joy,” Cash said.

Cash has no plans for slowing down and is actually exploring new ways she can give back to the community. She is active in many community organization, helps to organize some of the most recognizable area events and she and her husband have created an endowment for the dietetics program so that they can travel to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE).

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“If you go back when we had our kids in the 60s, life was simpler — there is no doubt about it. In the 80s, it was more complex and there was more pressure on women to elevate themselves in the workforce,” said Cash. “But it is really like any other decision you have to make; you have to decide what you can realistically do and what is important. I would also say that you have to have some time for you. That is something I struggled with because the only thing that hasn’t changed is that there is only 24 hours in a day.”

community, that is one of the highest honors and individual can have. It is a privilege,” Cash said. “ There is no way I would be able to all this without other people investing in me. I am really trying to pay back. Young men and women will call and ask for 10 minutes of my time and I truly try to make time. That is such an honor. It shows you are at a certain stage in life and I’m ok with that.”

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growingUP Editor’s Note: Welcome to a special series from the Sutterlin Family. This month, the family continues the account of their experience hosting a German high school exchange student. Enjoy!

FROM SOPHIE Eight months have passed since I came to the United States, and a lot has changed. I came here as an insecure teenager, constantly observing others and trying to figure out how to act, but I never considered that I may not be the only one who is different. Coming to a country full of diversity helped me to accept that everybody is different and has their own ideas, truths and goals. As a teenager, I have faced the pressure of a society-given timeline for growing up.

Here, I was confronted with many totally different perceptions about life and love, which made me realize that every one of these perceptions is ok. Whatever feels right to me is the right way for me to live, and my friends will accept that as I will accept their ways of living. I learned that everybody has to decide for themselves what matters to them. I went from trying to make everybody else happy to learning how to make myself happy without constantly making sure that everybody else approves.

These past months helped me grow in so many ways. I am confident enough now to handle conflicts by directly approaching them instead of letting the

problem grow bigger by being silent. I gained confidence and independence. My host family can help me with problems, but I also have two siblings that they need to take care of, so I learned how to manage my after school activities, homework and my budget.

In Germany, I was very close to my mom. It was easy for me to be passive-aggressive to my friends because I had someone at home to talk to about my frustrations with who would mostly agree and have suggestions for what I could do. Here, I had to find people to talk to outside of my family, and I had to learn different ways to handle problems. Because of that, I also learned how to open up to people. I have a feeling that I will be a lot more honest about

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in a state of reflection about our American lifestyle, for all of the good and bad parts, we have yet to change much about our lives. If you live as a guest and a host, the relationship can be strained when change doesn’t occur through compromise. But when you go into it as parent and child, there’s a different resolve that love will prevail even if communication or lifestyles remain foreign. This is the natural tension between parents and adolescents.

my feelings to my best friends after this because I have learned that talking about my personal troubles and feelings isn’t that hard and embarrassing after all. We are all just trying to do the right thing. Going on an exchange year has been the best decision I’ve ever made.

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FROM THE SUTTERLINS It’s hard to know what to generalize about parenting an exchange student versus what is unique to Sophie and her experiences in America. I intentionally refer to this as “parenting” rather than “hosting.” We went into this with the expectation that this person would be a child in our family, not merely a guest in our home; which has proved easier to expect than to live. When a new person enters the home, the family tends to be very patient, interested even, in the differences from our own patterns of living. As time passes, understanding can turn into irritability about differences on both sides. We thought that we would be culturally enriched and perhaps change some habits. Although we are often

Through this love and tension, our role as parents has been enriched. By including Sophie into our brood, we’ve been forced to clarify and explain our intent, and sometimes our behavior as parents. There has also been the unique reward of seeing what appears to be the whole adolescent cycle play out in just eight months. Sophie arrived as a shy 17 year old kid.

Without a network of friends, it was very reminiscent of having a toddler all to ourselves! She was our new family member and we were so proud to introduce her to the world. Soon enough, she started making friends at school and, as a family, we experienced the all-too-familiar release of sending our young one out into the world. As our own kids have come up through different schools and communities, friends have changed and their personalities have grown; it was the same with Sophie. We watched her realize things she appreciated in different groups of friends and she moved on from one circle to the next, refining her likes and dislikes. It has been hard to know if other students immersed into a culture go through a whole new growing up process, but for us it’s been wonderful to watch Sophie mature all over again in her new world.

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N U F E V A H A N N A W T S U J S GIRL DATING CAN BE FUN? In my previous article, I shared my thoughts about being intentional when going through the process of dating. I’m learning that you may still have to date Mr. Wrong a number of times before finding Mr. Right. Some people see this approach as settling, however, my experience has been the opposite. Although you may not find love right away, you can work on refining the process of selecting a mate while learning more about how you relate to others.

I’m humbled and proud to say my recent experiences prompted me to craft a few apologies to some of my past companions. I may have tried to mimic some of the romantic relationships only found in the most unrealistic but classic Hollywood movies. Older flicks such as Ghost, The Notebook and Pretty Woman are responsible for many undeserving verbal digs to the past “Mr. Wrongs” in my life. How exciting that life gives you a second, third and even fourth chance

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I'm always asked this popular question by men: “Do you watch sports?” Of course my smart mouth responds, “does the reality show Basketball Wives count?” Let me be honest, I’m not the biggest sports fan. College football rivalry matches and championship games are the extent of my interest.

I thought it would be fun to watch a game with one of my recent dates, so I agreed to meet him at a sports bar to kick off the fun. Sure, the evening didn’t include fine dining, but again, why not?

One fun way to detect a relationship spark is to wear a sports t-shirt out on a date (I wear high heels. After all, it’s still a date). Experiencing his reaction when his eye catches my University of Michigan shirt is hilarious. Considering this town’s deep passion for college sports, my tactic makes for a fun conversation starter.

THE DATE HIM: “Is this an example of a rocky start?”

(He’s referring to my t-shirt) ME: “I’m guessing your dream girl is an MSU fan?” (See ... this is fun!)

HIM: “This is something that counseling can fix.” (Hehehe)

ME: “I don’t know whether to slap or hug you.”(Great job accidentally mentioning the word hug in the first five minutes of this date. No pressure…)

HIM: “With the exception of your t-shirt, you look very nice.” (I’m blushing)

Unfortunately, it will take more than one article to share the outcome of my date. While it may seem like the search to find “The One” should be mission critical, it’s not always about what’s going to happen in the future (is he the marrying type, does he want kids, etc.) Making new friends is also a great way to become clearer about what I enjoy the most about myself and others. Being compatible on a social level can be lots of fun.

While I can survive this guy not ending up as my boyfriend, I'm having fun getting to know him as a new long-lasting friend. I’ll continue my story in another issue. As always, thanks for following my dating adventure.

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HIM: “Does picking up the check save me from a slap?” (I’m glad that he realized that he’s picking up the bill.)

ME: “It’s definitely a step in the right direction" (Love it!)

HIM: “So, tell me what you consider to be an ideal date?” (He couldn’t have asked me this question before I agreed to meet him at a sports bar????).

ME: “My ideal date is to go out with someone that allows me to be myself.

HIM: “Well said.” (Yes, common ground!)

ME: "Great, so don’t expect me to order a salad, bring on the fries!!!” (No really, bring on the fries!!).

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or years, filmmakers have wowed audiences at festivals like South by Southwest, Cannes and Sundance. Last month, Lansing had its own taste of festival life, hosting the Capital City Film Festival for the fifth year in a row.

For four days, the city was overtaken by all kinds of creative work, featuring dozens of short films, feature length movies, musical acts and multimedia. Hosted at eight different venues spread throughout the entire city, the festival provides the perfect local creative outlet for many up and coming directors, actors, musicians and more.

“It just started as a conversation with a group of friends. We thought, ‘what if we bring a film festival to Lansing?’” said Nicole Szymczak, a co-founder of the festival. ”We knew there was one in East Lansing, so we wanted to do something that was opposite and something that incorporated a little more of the music and multimedia aspect. From that, we got a lot of great people who really wanted to come together and make it work.”

Having now successfully completed its fifth year running, the festival has grown into something greater than just a local event.

“We’ve gotten a lot of grant support on a regional level that we really didn’t expect so much of, but that we definitely always knew we needed,” said Szymczak. “It was a labor of love that started five years ago and we’re really excited that it’s lasted so long and [is] really just gaining momentum. I think the film festival brings a new form of appreciation to a great art [and] festivals in general.”

Scymczak also said that while they love the recognition and growth they’ve seen over the past five years, the best part is the opportunity to showcase local talent.

“Our inspiration [for the festival] of course is SXSW (South by Southwest) and that’s something to live up to,” said Szymczak. “I don’t think there’s going to be just one thing we really want to focus on. That’s the cool thing about it; you don’t get pigeonholed into just being one thing. If we did bring in big names, we would miss out on our opportunity to highlight the up and coming acts. So really, it kind of defeats the point. We want to keep this experimentation with film and music alive.”

One of the biggest highlights of the festival is the Fortnight Film and Game Contest, which features short films and (for the first time this year) video games. The contest included $5,000 in total prizes for the top three winners, along with the audience choice award (determined by decibel meter from the audience).

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PHOTOS BY MARK WARNER The teams participating in the film contest had only two weeks to shoot, edit and submit their film to a panel of judges who decided the top 12 entries (selected to be screened for audience viewing) and the prizewinners.

“The big thing [about the Fortnight Contest] is that it’s a huge reward, it’s a much larger reward than you would get from Detroit or Grand Rapids,” said Szymczak.

“We are really appreciating these filmmakers that are taking these two weeks to craft these films. It’s fun, you know; they can get not only shown in a big theater in front of hundreds of people but also some serious money for it. I think it’s really exclusive and a cool opportunity to not only showcase all of this artwork, but inspire it as well.”

While comedies tend to win favor in the Fortnight Contest (generally due to the time frame of the project), a dramatic piece called All the Wonderful Things submitted

by Sensory Media placed third this year, proving that short films can be just as provocative as full-length feature movies.

Written and directed by Shon Allen, founder of Sensory Media, All the Wonderful Things centers on a character that has suffered a detrimental loss and is now

contemplating what there is to live for after. With the cast consisting of just two actors, Ryan Cavanaugh (Connor) and Tracy Austin (Stellen), the film brings a level of emotion that’s incredibly powerful for something that’s less than seven minutes long.

“It’s either a hit-or-miss with a drama,” said Cavanaugh. “You either nail it or you don’t. Lucky for me, this crew of guys was some of the coolest people I’ve ever worked with. And with (Shon), he was able to depict exactly what he wanted every step of the project. It’s really great to work with people that are so talented in that way.”

All the Wonderful Things can be viewed in its entirety at Sensory Media’s YouTube page (youtube.com/SensoryMediaLansing). For more information about the Capital City Film Festival, visit capitalcityfilmfest.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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events MAY 1-3 — A Rock n’ Roll Ballet, Holt. Join the Children’s Ballet Theatre as they present A Rock n’ Roll Ballet, an upbeat repertoire show titled CBT LIVE! Creative Director, Gregory M. George, will transform Holt High School into an urban street scene complete with a live DJ and laser light show. Audience members should plan to purchase tickets early. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit cbtdance.org for more information.

MAY 2 — Spring Fling Ladies Shopping Event, Mason. Join One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan for a shopping event. This shopping event is fun for all ages and there are many items to choose from such as home fragrances, jewelry, skin care, bags, crafts, edible items and more. Some vendors include Pink Zebra, Paparazzi, Pure Romance, Avon, ThirtyOne, Perfectly Posh, Tupperware, crafters and more. They will also be hosting a food drive to donate to local area food banks. Visit the Spring Fling Ladies Shopping Spree at the Sycamore Village Clubhouse, located at 900 West Columbia, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free to attend. For more information, follow them on Facebook at One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan or visit onestopshopmidmichigan.weebly.com.

MAY 2 & 3 — 20th Annual Victorian Days, Grand Ledge. Experience the Victorian era in Grand Ledge. You and your family can enjoy the Grand Ball, a Civil War Encampment, a Vintage Baseball Game, Quilt Show and more. Visit ledgecraftlane.com for more information coming soon.

MAY 3 — Swing into Spring Concert 2015, East Lansing. The Lansing Concert Band continues its season with their Swing into Spring Concert 2015.

Dr. Gary T. Sullivan will be conducting this highly anticipated concert, which will include our featured soloist: Mr. Martin Kocev on clarinet. The LCB Big Band will also be featured. This free concert will be held at East Lansing High School, located at 509 Burcham Drive, with the doors opening at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call (517) 655-8447.

MAY 9 — Grand Opening, Leslie. Posy Designs is a boutique floral and gift shop nestled in the heart of downtown Leslie that provides floral arrangements for all occasions including Weddings, Funerals, etc.

There are also many unique gifts from primitive to shabby vintage items for sale. Join Posey Designs for their grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 200 South Main Street. Call (517) 878-6031, email posydesigns6031@yahoo.com, or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/posydesignsfloral.

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MAY 9 — Springtime Community Festival, St. Johns. Spend the day at the Springtime Community Festival with your family. Shop at more than 50 craft booths, visit with businesses and observe demonstrations. Kids can enjoy making free crafts, play free games, win prizes, and see, touch and learn about fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, etc. This family-friendly Springtime Community Festival will be held at the CCRESA Building, located at 1013 South US 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (989) 224-7248.

MAY 16 — RedPaddle Kayak Race, East Lansing. Spend some time on the Red Cedar River and join in the fun at the RedPaddle Kayak Race. The race will begin on the edge of MSU’s campus and end at the Lansing City Market. Race time starts at 9 a.m.

The cost to enter is $40/person or $50/person with kayak rental. For more information or to register, visit redpaddle.org.

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MAY 30 — Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, Lansing. Explore what Greater Lansing has to offer at Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. Purchase a $1 ‘passport’ for admission to more than 60 participating locations. Tourists will enjoy interactive activities and giveaways. If you collect ten ‘passport’ stamps, you can win prizes. CATA Be A Tourist bus routes will provide transportation to most locations for 50 cents.

For more information, visit lansing.org/batyot.

MAY 30 & 31 — Country Antique Sale, DeWitt.

Attend the Country Antique Sale at Centennial Farm Antiques. Dealers in three old farm buildings will offer timeless antique treasures from furniture to small items.

The sale will feature outside vendors, handcrafted bent-willow furniture, re-purposed garden, vintage, pies and delicious burritos. Visit the Country Antique Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4410 West Howe Road, ¼ mile West of Airport Road. For more information, visit facebook.com/CentennialFarmAntiques or call the farmer’s daughter at (517) 669-5096.

JUNE 5 — BWL Chili Cook-Off, Lansing.

Join BWL for their annual BWL Chili Cook-Off. Lansing area restaurants and organizations will face off in a judged competition. Contestants can also win a “People’s Choice Award” that is voted on by attendees of the cook-off. Enjoy tasting all of the different chili options, live music, refreshments and family-fun activities. The BWL Chili Cook-Off will be held at Adado Riverfront Park, located at 201 East Shiawassee, from 5 to 9 p.m.

JUNE 5-7 — Symetra Tour, Battle Creek. The future stars of women’s golf will battle it out for a $100,000 purse as the 2nd Annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. The event will be at the Battle Creek Country Club. FireKeepers Casino Hotel presents the event in partnership with the 2015 Symetra Tour — Road to the LPGA. The event will feature professional women golfers from around the world competing for a chance to win the top prize of $15,000 plus the Potawatomi Cup and a bonus prize pool of $50,000. FireKeepers Casino Hotel will donate all proceeds earned from the event to S.A.F.E. Place women’s shelter. To learn more about the Symetra Tour, please visit symetratour.com or contact Bret Lasky at bret.lasky@lpga.com.

JUNE 9 — MSU Friends of Theatre GALA, East Lansing. Join the MSU Friends of Theatre for their 2015 GALA at the Fairchild Theatre. Guests will enjoy food, wine, a live auction and raffle, along with a private preview of MR. BURNS in the Summer Circle Courtyard. This event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, email kmhude@gmail.com.

JUNE 12 & 13 — Grand American Fish Rodeo, Lansing. Spend a day or two at the Grand American Fish Rodeo. Kids and adults can enjoy fishing competitions, music, dance, a nature education tent, beverage tent, kids and teens activities, food vendors and more. Visit Adado Riverfront Park, located at 201 East Shiawassee, beginning at noon for this fun event.

JUNE 13 — Women’s Expo and Craft Show, Lansing. Join One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan for an event for Women. This will be a fun show with lots of items and vendors. You can choose from home fragrance, jewelry, skincare, bags, edible items, crafts and more. Some vendors include Pink Zebra, Paparazzi, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Avon, ThirtyOne, crafters and more. Enjoy give-aways, free samples, and a silent auction for the American Heart Association. For more information, follow on Facebook at One Stop Shop Mid-Michigan or visit, onestopshopmidmichigan.weebly.com.

JUNE 20 — Wild 1-Mile, Lansing. The Wild 1-Mile is returning to Potter Park Zoo. The race will begin at 9 a.m. with a 100-yard dash for children five year’s of age and under and a 1-mile run through the zoo for children 12 year’s of age and under. Enjoy snacks and a walk through the zoo to watch special animal enrichments after the race. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, visit potterparkzoo.org.

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MAY 14 — Music at the Mansion, Lansing.

Join Friends of Turner-Dodge House for Music at the

Mansion. Enjoy an intimate musical performance in the Music Room at the Turner-Dodge House, located at 100 East North Street. Tickets are $10/person. The performance will begin at 7 p.m.

MAY 16 & 17 — East Lansing Art Festival, East Lansing. Visit the East Lansing Art Festival and enjoy artwork from approximately 200 artists, food vendors and live music. The festival is held downtown East Lansing, across from MSU, rain or shine on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAY 26-31 — Kinky Boots, East Lansing.

Experience Broadway’s high-heeled hit, Kinky Boots at the Wharton Center. This fun-filled musical, inspired by true events, takes you from a men’s shoe factory in Northampton to the catwalks of Milan. Enjoy the celebration of discovered friendships and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Tickets range in price starting at $34/person. For show times and tickets, visit whartoncenter.com or call (517) 353-1982.

MAY 30 — Chalk of the Town, Old Town. Visit Old Town and experience Chalk of the Town. Starting at 10 a.m. artists will begin creating their masterpieces on the sidewalks using only chalk. At 2 p.m. all work must be finished and judging will begin. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m., including a People’s Choice Award. Kids can also create masterpieces of their own in the kid’s sidewalk art area.

shine from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost to attend is $35/person or $30/member. You must be 21 or over to attend.

Visit potterparkzoo.org.

clinics NOW THROUGH MAY 31 — Skin Cancer Screening, Okemos.

Doctor’s Approach Dermatology is taking part in the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer Campaign by hosting a weekly skin cancer screening. Appointments take about ten minutes and patrons will receive a written report of findings and information on skin cancer and prevention. Screenings are free to new patients only. Call (517) 993-5900.

MAY 19 — Dinner with the Doc, Lansing. Join Total Health Chiropractic for Dinner with the Doc. They will buy you dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and you will learn what the real meaning of health is. You will also learn how to stop taking medication and avoid surgery and discover how to increase your energy naturally. Dinner with the Doc begins at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited. To register for this event, visit totalhealth-fitness.com or call (855) 681-2225.

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NOW THRU MAY 31, 2015 — Not Just a Man’s War: Michigan Women in the Civil War, Lansing. Visit the Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame and discover what the War meant for the women of Michigan. Not only did women take care of their own household duties, they also took on the responsibilities of men. Some women stayed in Michigan, supporting the war efforts, others served in hospitals and even on battlefields.

Experience this exciting exhibit at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, located at 213 West Malcolm X Street. Call (517) 484-1880 for more information.

MAY 21 — Wine & Stein, Lansing. Join your friends and celebrate the beginning of summer at Wine & Stein at Potter Park Zoo. Sample beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and listen to live music. And, don’t forget to visit with the animals while you are there! Wine & Stein will be held rain or

MAY 4 & 6-8 — Jewelry Sale, Lansing. Join the Mary Magdalen League-St. Lawrence Campus for their semi-annual fundraiser. Items for sale include a huge variety of merchandise such as wallets, tote bags, watches, scarves and all types of jewelry. All items are for sale for $5. Cash, credit/debit cards and payroll deduction cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center. Attend the sale on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clark Center-St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 West Saginaw; Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sparrow Professional Building3rd Floor Atrium, 1215 East Michigan Avenue; and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sparrow Professional Building-3rd Floor Atrium. For more information call (517) 364-7179.

TRICOUNTYEVENTS bold colors, big hair, scrunchies, leg warmers and acid-washed denim skirts. Attendees will enjoy a live performance by Starfarm, an 80s idol contest, 80s memorabilia, CAWLM’s “Caring About Women Locally” award, great food and beverages and the opportunity to have your hair “eightified.” Join us from 7 p.m. to midnight at the University Club of MSU, located at 3435 Forest Road. Tickets in advance are $30/person or $50/couple and $35/person or $60/ couple on the day of the event. This year’s fundraiser will benefit the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Bust out your hairspray, give a little love and help support local girls. Call (517) 203-3333, email info@cawlm. com or visit cawlm.com for more information.

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MAY 13 — 9th Annual Empty Plate Strolling Dinner and Auction, East Lansing. Join the Greater Lansing Food Bank for their 9th Annual Empty Plate Strolling Dinner and Auction. Enjoy a casual strolling dinner featuring some of the area’s top chefs from The State Room, Bordeaux, Morton’s Fine Catering, Spartan Signature Catering, Troppo, Tavern on the Square, Peppino’s Sports Grille and University Club of MSU. Guests will receive a commemorative “empty plate” decorated by local school children and can participate in both a live and silent auction.

Tickets are $125/person. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank. This year’s event will be held in the Big Ten Room of the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, email sarah@greaterlansing foodbank.org.

May 16 — 9th Annual Miles for Smiles 5K, Lansing. The 9th Annual Miles for Smiles 5K will be held at Granger Meadow Park. Registration for the event will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the race at 10 a.m. Miles for Smiles raises money to help Head Start families who desperately need emergency dental care, but lack adequate insurance and financial resources. For more information or to register, visit www.cacsheadstart. org/Help-Out/Miles-for-Smiles or call (517) 482-1504.

MAY 9 — 80s Flashback Fundraiser, Lansing.

CAWLM is proud to host the fifth annual 80s Flashback Fundraiser. We’re ready to rat out our hair and bust a move like the good ol’ days. Enjoy an evening with CAWLM as your remember the

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Storage Solutions F

inding storage for an in home office or craft room is not always easy, and not always pretty. Finding a piece of furniture that has great storage, looks great and hides away the mess when you are done can be even harder. The solution to all of this are these tall dresser that seem to be at every thrift store and antique store around.

They have lots of drawers and don’t take up a whole lot of space, thus maximizing storage and function. My recent tall dresser makeover for our home office just proves that there is a solution to keeping that craft room clean and organized.

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My dresser was actually a garbage find.

Someone’s trash is someone else’s treasure, right? After rescuing the dresser, I cleaned it up by dusting it off and removing all the old hardware. I decide to use chalk paint because it’s so low maintenance and doesn’t need any priming. I chose to paint it wrought iron

by Maison Blanche. After a couple of layers of the chalk paint, I decided I wanted to bring the piece to the next level. I chose to do a chalky finish over the paint to give it a more antique black look. I simply dragged the white chalkboard chalk over the surface of the entire dresser using the chalk on its side. After the entire piece was covered with chalk, I wiped it off using a dry rag going in the same direction on the entire piece. After the chalking was done, I put on some new card catalog hardware so that I could label each drawer to keep me more organized. That’s a wrap!

This piece would work great in any room of the home that needs some extra storage, by just switching out the labels you can turn this piece into anything you want. Next time you see a tall set of drawers like this pick it up and get that problem room of yours under control.

WHARTONCENTER.COM • 1-800-WHARTON Liz Marie Galvan is a Grand Rapids native with a knack for interior design. She is passionate about DIY, her husband, and sharing her passion. Follow her blog at www.lizmarieblog.com

East Lansing engagement is welcomed by Delta Dental of Michigan; Demmer Corporation; Farm Bureau Insurance; Mayberry Homes; and MSU Department of Radiology

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Carrot Cake BREAD

FROM THE KITCHEN OF CATHY BLATNIK Carrot Cake Bread: 1 1/2 cup white flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1 large egg 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and finely shredded 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 1 1/2 quart loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside. Peel and then shred the carrots into a medium bowl. Set aside. In large bowl, put the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, egg, water, canola oil and vanilla. Mix well with a large spoon — the batter will be stiff. Add the shredded carrots and oatmeal and fold in gently until combined. Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing from pan to continue cooling.

To make the frosting: In small bowl, put all the ingredients in the order given (except the pecans) and mix well by hand with large spoon, or to make it even creamier, use an electric mixer. Spread the frosting on top of the cooled carrot bread with a small knife and then sprinkle with the chopped pecans. Store covered in the fridge.

Cathy 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!

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Capital City Film Festival

Lansing’s newest bar, the Beer Grotto, hosted a kick-off party for the Capital Area Film Festival on Thursday April 9th. Guests at the red carpet event enjoyed drink specials, appetizers and live music before the showing of the opening night film, Slow West.

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Grand River Connection at the Jackson Zone

The Grand River Connection and Jackson National Life Insurance partnered to host a networking event at the Jackson Zone in East Lansing on Tuesday March 24th. Participants enjoyed appetizers and beverages provided by Jackson National Life while connecting with other young professionals in the Lansing area.

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Donor Appreciation Command Performance The Wharton Center hosted an appreciation event on Monday April 20 to thank those who donated to the theater this year. Guests were treated to a concert performance by The Broadway Players and a post-performance reception.

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Kate Snyder, Hannah Leibinger, Chad Badger and Matt Swan

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