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Sign of the Times
Assistant professor of fisheries and wildlife Travis Brenden, along with his wife, Tammy Newcomb, enjoy collecting change as much as donating it each holiday season.
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Director to attend E.L. film screening
A special screening of the film “Happiness Is” will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday in the East Lansing High School auditorium, 509 Burcham Drive.
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Art exhibit on display until end of Dec.
The East Lansing Arts Commission has a new exhibit on display, “A Walk with Thoreau,” by artist Brian Vance.
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Free E.L. parking beginning Dec. 19
The city of East Lansing will offer free metered parking and free parking in surface lots and ramps for holiday shoppers from Dec. 19-27.
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State senator aims to end cyber abuse
Concerns about “sexting” and cyber abuse are the motivation of recent legislative action by state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing.
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E.L. parking fees might become more costly
Students and residents using the various paid parking structures and lots around East Lansing soon might need more cash to park.
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Web exclusive: Food-inspired artwork benefits food bank
Parents always tell their children not to play with food, but these artists are breaking rules by using food as the inspiration for their artwork. At the “Food for Thought” art exhibition in the East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, 325 E. Grand River Ave., artists explore different mediums to show how food affects everyday life.
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Charity holds Tanzanian Bongo Bash promoting doctors
Mussa Maingu moved to East Lansing in 2000 with the goal of becoming a dentist. From Mwanza, Tanzania, he said the shortage of health care professionals in his home country was a primary influence on his career path.
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E.L. Tech Center to open art exhibit Sunday
A new art exhibit called Food for Thought, which features work focused on food, will open between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at the East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, 325 E. Grand River Ave.
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Old Town set to host holiday concert
A holiday concert featuring three duos is scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Stage 1210, 1210 Turner St., in Lansing’s Old Town.
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This winter might be milder than past years
The last two weeks of the semester should bring some of the coldest weather students and residents have seen this season, but meteorologists said this winter should be a milder one in comparison to previous years.
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Ingham County commissioner candidates sign up for election
Following Wednesday’s filing deadline, candidates for the primary election for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners’ 8th District include a local grassroots activist and an East Lansing attorney.
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Public service groups to receive more funding
Organizations serving low- to moderate-income households might see a boost in funds for the coming year.
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Bedbug infestations visible in university communities
Students might want to sleep extra tight in the future, as bedbug infestations increasingly are becoming prevalent nationwide, especially in university-type settings.
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E.L. Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday
East Lansing will host its Winter Bowl Soup & Chili Cook-Off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
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Retailers make bigger push for online shopping
As holiday shoppers hunt for the best bargains this winter, Web sites are trying to entice consumers to purchase gifts online for extra deals, but some experts say it won’t have a large impact on in-store shopping.
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Lansing Mayor Bernero might run for governor
A familiar face to Lansing-area residents said he might throw his hat into the 2010 Michigan gubernatorial ring. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said he is considering a run for governor and will make a decision about his candidacy within a month.
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Sign of the Times
East Lansing resident Susan Woods has been fundraising for the past 13 years, all for an event that is held only once a year.
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Greater Lansing Food Bank receives fewer donations than last year; remains hopeful, thankful
As students and East Lansing residents are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season, local food banks said the holiday cheer was felt through the number of donations received during the weekend, although numbers were slightly lower than last year.
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Bishop announces campaign chairs
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop announced Monday Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Michigan Republican Party Secretary Hank Fuhs will serve as the co-chairs for his campaign for Michigan Attorney General.