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Cancer support group to meet on Saturday
A cancer support program, "TLC-A Day for Me!", will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Ele's Place, 1145 W.
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Program encourages commute without cars
East Lansing resident Amy Moore planned early Monday and packed up her two children for their morning commute to work.
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Recycling featured at local science center
Impression 5 Science Center will present Recycle Art Super Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing.
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Local yoga center to hold free Sunday class
The Center for Yoga will hold a free yoga class from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday in Studio 1, 1780 E.
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Bill limits medication availability to decrease meth labs in Mich.
The Michigan Senate passed a bill Thursday that regulates the sale of products containing ingredients found in cold and allergy medications, even though this year's allergy season seems to be worse than usual. "It will restrict the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine as the sole active ingredient in cold medications," said Amanda Price, legislative aide to Sen.
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Burrito restaurant coming to E.L.
A large white sign with red writing at 403 E. Grand River Ave. replaces pictures of hamburgers and fries in the window of what was going to be a new location of Hot 'N Now. Big Ten Burrito, a new franchise restaurant will move into the building this summer, with plans to open in late July or early August. A recent graduate from the University of Michigan, Adam Lowenstein, 22, and his business partner, Justin Herrick, 28, opened the first Big Ten Burrito in Ann Arbor after moving here from Santa Barbara, Calif. "The whole Midwest is lacking a good burrito place.
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Lansing company to host computer session
Lansing company to host computer session The D.A. Rainsberger Co. will provide a free seminar from 9 a.m.
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City celebrates duck's return
One "victim" of the April 2-3 disturbances in East Lansing is coming home, thanks to a University of Michigan student.
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Beaches in Lansing are open for summer
All beaches at Lake Lansing Park South, Burchfield Park and Hawk Island County Park opened on Saturday for the summer.
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$2B bond could boost economy, help students
With the recent graduation of thousands of MSU students, the job search has become more rigorous for some, according to MSU officials. Gov.
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E.L. library to hold estate-planning class
E.L. library to hold estate-planning class An estate-planning program will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.
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Council to discuss E.L. projects
The East Lansing City Council will meet Tuesday and is expected to decide on several housing and retail developmental projects for the city. One major decision involves choosing the lead developer of the redevelopment of the East Village area, in which several apartment complexes, rental homes and businesses in and around Cedar Village will be torn down within a few years and replaced with new businesses, student housing, condominiums and parks. The lead developer is expected to have complete control of the project, with some exceptions that the council will outline at upcoming meetings. At the council's first meeting of the month on May 3, council members approved parking agreements for some MSU faculty and staff members, discussed the 2005-06 city budget and honored East Lansing's finance director of 27 years, who is retiring Friday. MSU has begun construction on a parking ramp near Morrill Hall, which has caused some faculty and staff members to be left without parking.
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Michigan club to visit ecology laboratory
The Michigan Botanical Club will hold a trip to "KirkKelDEL," the Dynamic Ecological Laboratory at Olivet College, on Saturday. The group will meet at 10 a.m.
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Area shelter to host animal adopt-a-thon
The Ingham County Animal Shelter will host an Adopt-a-thon & Family Cat and Dog Show from 10 a.m.
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Museum celebrates immigrants, migrants
The Michigan Historical Museum will present its Ethnic Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7 at the museum, 702 W.
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McDonald's locations offer wireless access
Instead of only sitting in a cafe with a cup of coffee, wireless Internet users now can surf the Web with a Big Mac in hand. Four McDonald's locations in the Lansing area have hooked up to the trend of wireless access - 1024 E.
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Fire deaths at other colleges lead to local officials' concern
Fire-related deaths at other major universities across the country have some East Lansing officials worried about the safety of students residing in area rental homes and apartments. Three students living in a home off the campus of Ohio's Miami University were killed when a smoking device ignited a couch on April 10. Similarly, one student was killed in a fire at College State Borough, home of Penn State, on Sunday. Several measures to keep smoke alarms working and homes free from fire hazards are in place, said Annette Irwin, East Lansing's operations administrator for Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Conservation. "On some of the larger houses, stairways need to be clear of debris and window wells need to be cleared out," she said.
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Park holds Arbor Day celebration
On top of a hill in Lansing's Potter Park there is a small area cleared with a few small, young trees.
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Menus offer healthier food
By Krista Reaves Special for The State News Many East Lansing area restaurants are following the nationwide trend of adding healthier selections to their menus, and students are taking advantage of these low-carbohydrate, low-calorie and low-fat options. Norman Hord, an associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, said the offering of healthier choices at restaurants is "a step in the right direction." He suggested trying local restaurants that serve Mediterranean foods such as Woody's Oasis or any Chinese, Japanese or Korean restaurants. Woody's Oasis Bar and Grill, 211 E.
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Bikers urge motorist awareness during riding season
The ice has melted, the grass is green and Michigan's motorcyclists are revving up and riding their bikes out of hibernation. More than 30 motorcyclists and about 20 other Michigan residents gathered behind the Capitol on Thursday to celebrate May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and some of the state's top trainers spoke about the importance of all drivers working together to keep each other safe.