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Military help.

How do we help to instill a sense of pride into the at-risk youth today?

There are programs out there that are designed to help at-risk youth. One of the leading problems we have today is kids that have had a very tough upbringing and turn to crime and such instead of things that are beneficial to them or society.
Young Marines is a program designed to be a helping hand for those youth that need to sharpen their skills to be more successful. By helping these youth to find value in themselves, they start to have pride in the community around them. 

The Michigan Youth Challenge is a 22 week residential program that is geared toward challenging and changing the mind set of at-risk youth.
Physical training and discipline is the cornerstone to motivating these young adults to make the change.  



Both programs and many others can help to make a big difference in these kids’ lives but they need your help to stay open. Donations of not only money but of time can be given to these programs and they need it! Funding is being cut from these types of facilities at a rate that’s just as alarming as the rising amount of crime found in the cities of the youth that haven’t been reached are bringing down. They need your help to help the youth.

It’s a Happy Father’s day

All Fathers that are true Fathers and Dads love spending time with their families on Father’s Day. But let’s be honest, it’s a day to honor them and to let them enjoy. So what are things that you may be able to take Dad to and let him enjoy while being around his precious family?

How about a car show or two? The Oldsmobile Homecoming Car Show & Swap Meet will start at 9 am on Saturday the State of Michigan General Office Building Parking Lot, corner of Canal & Billwood . It is an Oldsmobile only event however there will be vendors and the like there also.

Another local car show runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 am. The Capitol City Car Show at the Days Inn of Lansing, 7711 W. Saginaw Road. Fun for all ages with tug of war, arm wrestling, treasure hunt, 50/50, and kid's inflatable jump around. 

Or you can do a day at the zoo and souped up cars too! Volks Folks at the Zoo is exactly that. A day of cool cars and cuddly creatures. This event also is on the 18th and starts at noon and runs till 4pm. 

Whatever you do remember that Dad is special and even if it’s just spending time with his family that will make the day great!

Fairy good start.

It's summer and the kids want something to do.

Summer, the long awaited warm weather of the year and along with it more options for the kids. So now that the kids are out of school they need something to do besides put permanent dents in the sofa.

Fairy tales seem to be the in thing this year and the Turner Dodge House is a great place to start. June 13th through 15th they will be hosting Fairy Tale Camp. Besides fairy tales, there will also be games and projects for kids from ages 5 to 10.

Looking for more fairy tale? Stormfield Theatre Drama Camp Fractured Fairy Tale Series is a great work shop for the up and coming little actor/actress.
For kids ages 9-12 this camp will be run by two theatrical professionals and there will be games and exercise.

There's lots to do this summer and this is just the beginning. Have a fairy good time.

Tourist in your town.

There is absolutely nothing to do in Lansing... or is there? You may think you have seen & done all there is to do here in Lansing, but I bet there are still plenty of attractions that offer new experiences. Explore your local town and reconnect with your community while saving a few dollars. Be a Tourist in Your Own Town is this weekend here in Lansing, get yourself a passport for $1 and enjoy free admission to over sixty attractions! SIXTY attractions!
So what can you do for a dollar? Lots!  Planetarium,  Absolute Gallery,  Beaumont Tower and much much more!  For a larger list and other great things on the fourth click here

This Saturday, June 4th, get a passport and become a tourist to rediscover Lansing and maybe find something new! See you there!