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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.
Good Friday brings Lansing churches, community together
Nearly 200 participate in "Stations of the Cross" prayer walk along Ridge RoadLANSING, Ill. (March 30, 2018) - By noon on Good Friday, the...
Easter Saturday in Lansing
Lan-Oak Park at 10:00am; Grace Church at 11:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
Park District Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00am
LANSING, Ill. (March 23, 2018) - The traditional Easter Egg...
Legion Riders host first annual Kids Bike Show
A new spin on old-fashioned fun
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2018) – He’s been wanting it for years, and this is the year...
Grace Church installs Leroy Childress as Senior Pastor
information provided by Grace Church
LANSING, Ill. (March 17, 2018) - On Sunday, March 4, Grace Church ordained and officially installed Leroy Childress Jr as...
Lansing mom thanks community for Super Teci’s benefit
by Patricia Muhammad
LANSING, Ill. (March 10, 2018) - A display of love and support from Lansing business leaders and residents was recently demonstrated to...
Lansing churches plan community Good Friday prayer walk
Stations of the Cross designated along Ridge Road
information provided by Trinity Lutheran Church
LANSING, Ill. (March 4, 2018) - Trinity Lutheran Church and St. Ann...
Homemade and homegrown
Local residents start new food swap group
by Carrie Steinweg
HAMMOND, Ind. (March 2018) - Everything old seems to become new again. A recently-formed group has...
Annual Spaghetti Dinner raises funds for preschool
Saturday, March 10, 5:00–7:00pm
information provided by First United Methodist Church
LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2018) - The All God's Children Preschool is selling tickets to...
Scenes from the Lansing Roundball Classic
Oak Glen wins the championship game; the Lansing community wins much more
photos and captions by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2018) - The ninth...
Lansing Roundball Classic to begin February 8
Fifth-grade basketball tournament raises money, builds community
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 25, 2018) - For the ninth year, fifth-grade basketball players from six Lansing...
Scenes from Celebración de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe
at Alberto's Beauty Salon in Lansing, Illinois
Photos and captions by Melanie JongsmaTo learn more about this annual Celebración de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe that...
New Hope Dental Clinic serves Lansing residents
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2017) — Dr. Gene Keessen has been a dentist for more than 50 years—and even though he...
Lansing Lions Club: a vision for service
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (November 2017) - For 80 years, the Lansing Lions Club has been giving back to the community through donations of...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebración in Lansing
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 2017) - For the Hispanic Catholic community in Lansing, December 12 is a special day. It is the date...
Lansing Food Pantry nourishes community
New volunteers and donations welcomed year-round
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 2017) - For over 35 years, the Lansing Community Food Pantry has been serving...