“October Baby” to Speak at Pregnancy Help Clinic Fundraiser
Abortion survivor, Gianna Jessen, subject of the movie, October Baby, will be the keynote speaker at Pregnancy Help Clinic’s annual Celebration of Life on April 18, 2013. “Ms. Jessen has an amazing story to tell that is important for both prolife and prochoice people to hear. She brings truth to the conversation, a truth that [...]
Howell Carnegie District Library selected for “Bridging Cultures” book and film collection
Howell Carnegie District Library one of 840 in U.S., 46 in Michigan selected for cultural program
Poetic art show benefits LACASA; meet-the-artist reception set for March 2
The work of local artist Lilith Dorr are on exhibit at the Art in Bloom Studio in Brighton now through March 15, 2013, and partial proceeds from the exhibit will benefit LACASA. “Harmonic Rapport: A Celebration of Visual Poetry,” debuts Dorr’s latest series of work. This vibrant collection conveys a sense of playfulness and optimism [...]
Renowned economist kicking off Good Morning Livingston series
Now that the United States has cleared the fiscal cliff and is rushing headlong into battle over the debt ceiling, Good Morning Livingston kicks off the New Year with a program on state and national economic trends, featuring one of the nation’s most renowned economic experts. Robert Dye, senior vice president and chief economist at [...]
Hartland firefighters team up for charity
The Hartland Deerfield Firefighters Association is asking communities across Livingston County to participate in a “Season of Giving” to collect goods for LACASA, a local nonprofit that helps vulnerable children and adults who are victims of interpersonal violence. “We are asking everyone to collect basic goods that LACASA uses every day,” said Sgt. Jim Petrucci, president [...]
Yuletide festivities planned for LACASA’s holiday gala
Tickets are on sale now for Deck the Halls, LACASA’s annual holiday fundraising event, set for Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a festive evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, a dessert buffet, yuletide entertainment, and a holiday raffle extravaganza. This year’s black tie gala will be held in [...]
Community groups come together to provide holiday meals
With the cost of food rising, a trip to the grocery store to prepare for Thanksgiving is enough to break the bank in most households, but for low income households, it’s a luxury many might not have this year if not for the help of multiple local agencies, organizations, churches and businesses. Thousands of area [...]
Scouting work of Nick Lawrence improves preschool playground
A new sandbox was built for Chilson Hills Church’s playground along with improvements by Eagle Scout candidate Nick Lawrence of Boy Scout Troop 364 in Howell. Nick’s project was to build an 8×8 sandbox with seats and a cover. He also added paving stones under the park bench and remulched there entire playgound. A total [...]
