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Much of the community-building that happens in Lansing is done by churches, community groups, nonprofits, and ordinary people who see a need and take action to meet it. Their stories are included in this category.
Hot Shots, Concessions, and MVPs from Night 2 of the Roundball Classic
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2020) - The 2020 Roundball Classic continued with Games 3, 4, and 5 on Friday night. During halftime...
Living Word offers Grace and Truth, and Mercy, and community
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2020) – More than 100 members and friends of Living Word Church filled Theater #3 at Lansing Cinema...
Other highlights from Night 1 of the Roundball Classic
Hot Shots and MVPs
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2020) - In addition to the boys basketball games that comprise the Roundball Classic tournament,...
Scenes from Roundball Classic Game 2: Coolidge vs Heritage
Final score: 25–8, Coolidge
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2020) - Game 2 began at 7:00pm, and parents and grandparents of Heritage and Coolidge...
Scenes from Roundball Classic Game 1: Reavis vs Lansing Christian
Final score: 31–7, Reavis
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2020) - Announcer Ken Reynolds introduced the opening night of the Roundball Classic by naming...
Lansing Presbyterian Church to close Feb. 23
Farewell celebration scheduled for 10:30am
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (January 30, 2020) – With a rich 65-year history in Lansing, Lansing Presbyterian Church is closing...
2020 Roundball Classic begins Thursday, February 6
Memorial Junior High School to host five-team tournament
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2020) - The 11th annual Roundball Classic will return to Memorial...
Lansing Presbyterian Church to host farewell celebration
Past and present church community invited to attend
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (January 21, 2020) - After a rich 65-year history in Lansing, the Lansing...
Three Royal Rangers achieve highest honor
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2020) - On Sunday, January 5, Nathan Duesing, Joshua Lewis, and Collin McAteer achieved the highest honor available...
Knights of Columbus looking for spelling bee contestants
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2020) - For more than 40 years, the Lansing Knights of Columbus Council 3540 has encouraged children to...
One Lady of Guadalupe, two celebraciones
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 17, 2019) - Latinos in Lansing and surrounding communities had two opportunities this month to celebrate Our Lady of...
Increased volunteerism keeps Meals on Wheels rolling
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2019) - For over 20 years, the Lansing Meals on Wheels program has been providing low-cost meals to...
Lansing to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe at Spanish Masses
December 7 at St. Ann Catholic Church; December 12 at Three Roosters Grocery
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2019) - A bilingual Mass to...
Love for Lansing becomes informal network of community-focused churches
Working together, volunteers address a variety of needs
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (October 10, 2019) — At a church on the east side of...
10 years of apple pies
On sale Thursday, October 3, 12:00–6:00pm</h2
information provided by Lansing Christian School
LANSING, Ill. (October 3, 2019) — Lansing Christian School is hosting it’s 10th Annual...