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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.
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...
Trinity Lutheran Church brings Biblical Garden to Lansing community
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2019) - The seeds of the idea were planted over two years ago. The closing of Trinity Lutheran...
Sun shines on First Christian Church of Lansing
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2019) - First Christian Church was blessed with sunny skies on the morning of their outdoor Praise in...
Annual Clergy Night planned for Friday, May 3
information provided by Lansing Knights of Columbus Council #3540
LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2019) - On Friday, May 3, the Lansing Council #3540 for the...
Grace Church’s Easter Extravaganza blessed with sunshine and smiles
'We love being a good neighbor,' explains Bill VanRamshorst
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (April 20, 2019) - Hundreds of people, most of them young families,...
Good Friday prayer walk participants brave the cold
Third annual Stations of the Cross involves dozens of congregants from seven denominations
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 19, 2019) - The drastic drop in...
Good Friday tradition continues
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 7, 2019) - This year’s “Stations of the Cross” prayer walk will mark the third Good Friday that Lansing...
Easter Extravaganza returns to Grace Church
April 20, 2019, 11:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2019) - Pastor Leroy Childress and Grace Church are inviting Lansing families to celebrate Easter Saturday...
Planting Possibilities to host Friendship Garden Tea in Hammond
information provided by Planting Possibilities
HAMMOND, Ind. (April 5, 2019) - Planting Possibilities, a nonprofit providing opportunities for adults with autism and other intellectual and...
New micro pantry provides anonymous assistance to those in need
LANSING, Ill. (March 20, 2019) - There’s a new resource in Lansing for those who may be in need of a little help but...
Roundball Classic championship celebrates community
Organizers Reynolds and Seymour present trophies, checks at Village Board meeting
by Ashlee De Wit and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 2019) – The Coolidge Cougars...
Coolidge claims Roundball Classic championship
Lansing community wins financial and food donations
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (February 27, 2019) - The Coolidge Cougars are the Roundball Classic champions this...
Scenes from the Friday night Roundball Classic games
photos and captions by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (February 25, 2019) - The tenth annual Roundball Classic began on Thursday, February 21, with fifth-grade...
Lansing Roundball Classic ends Tuesday, February 26
Admission to championship game: one canned good for Lansing Food Pantry
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2019) - The tenth annual Roundball Classic will...
‘Taste of First’ returns to First Church PCA
Food, fun, and fellowship help support Angel Academy and PASS
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2019) - For just 50¢, you can get a...