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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.
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...
Animal Blessing offered October 6
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2019) - Pastor Dave Price of First United Methodist Church will again offer a Blessing of Animals on...
24th annual Dutch Fest 2019 scheduled for September 28
information provided by Elim Christian Services
CRESTWOOD, Ill. (September 21, 2019) - Dutch Fest begins at 7:30am on Saturday, September 28. The annual event is...
New Hope Church offers Lansing another Little Free Library
information provided by Ron Tuinstra
LANSING, Ill. (September 13, 2019) - In the fall of 2018 the Outreach Committee from New Hope Church decided to...
Korean performers dedicate concert to American veterans
Sunday, August 18, 5:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2019) - Pastor Dave Price is excited to have Joshua Lee and his wife Yoon...
Cornerstone Church marks 75th anniversary with celebration weekend
Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2019) - "For three quarters of a century, First Baptist Church has...
Hundreds attend Oak Glen URC Burger Bash and Car Show
by Natalie Togtman
LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2019) - On Friday, July 19, Lansing's Oak Glen United Reformed Church hosted its annual Burger Bash...
Glenwood Oaks hosts 4 Paw Sake fundraiser/adoption event
New owner wants to continue tradition
by Melanie Jongsma
GLENWOOD, Ill. (July 16, 2019) - Nikita and Jamiel Greer were not thinking about dog adoptions when...
Lansing Lions prepare for first annual Summer Fest
Free event is Saturday, July 27, at Fox Pointe
BY MELANIE JONGSMA
LANSING, Ill. (July 1, 2019) – With food vendors, craft booths, kids games, musical...
Annual LARC on the Links golf outing to benefit more than 100 special needs residents
Sponsorship deadline is July 31 for August 9 event
information provided by LARC
CROWN POINT, Ind. (June 28, 2019) - “Youche Country Club is a spectacular...