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Arts and entertainment coverage from the Spartan Newsroom
GREAT LAKES AUTHORS: Books usually speak to readers through words and, sometimes, illustrations. But we can learn what motivated their authors by speaking directly to them,. Seven authors who wrote about Great Lakes environmental issues discuss the motivations and goals underlying their books. For news and feature sections. Edited by Eric Freedman. FOR ALL POINTS.
SPORTS: Some community colleges are expanding their athletics programs as a way to recruit and retain students and help athletes succeed academically, although sports facilities are expensive to build and maintain. Among them are Mid Michigan College in Harrison and Montcalm Community College in Greenville and Sidney. The Michigan Community College Association explains. For news and sports sections. By Kelsey Lester. FOR CLARE COUNTY, GREENVILLE, WKTV AND ALL POINTS.
GOLF COURSES: Some shuttered golf courses are being converted to nature areas, including ones in Harbor Springs and Traverse City. For news and sports sections. By Stephanie Rauhe. FOR PLANET DETROIT, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS AND ALL POINTS.
Montford Point Marine Corps League Auxiliary held its second annual Halloween trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 29 in Detroit. The trunk-or-treat event was held to connect local veterans with members of the community.
The Central Michigan Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Lapidary and Jewelry Show event is in its third year at the Ingham County Fairgrounds. The event is a place where rock lovers of all ages can come and buy anything from fossils to agates of all origins from vendors.
Families from all over the Lansing area packed the streets of Downtown Lansing for Halloween weekend as Trick-or-Treat on the Square returned. More than 30 local businesses new and old participated in this year’s event.
Halloween is known for many things: costumes, candy and, this year, dog treats. Preuss Pets hosted their annual dog trick-or-treating event on Oct. 27, which was the first time the event has been held since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by The People’s Church in East Lansing had an unexpectedly large turnout on Saturday, Oct. 28. Many members of The People’s Church gathered on Saturday evening to celebrate Halloween with their community. The Trunk or Treat event was described as a safe alternative for families to enjoy in addition to the classic trick-or-treating tradition. Some attendees said this alternative to trick-or-treating has become increasingly popular.
SHIPWRECKS BOOK: “Too Much Water for Their Decks’ ‘ is a new book about shipwrecks around Isle Royale, in “killer” Great Lakes storms and along the Minnesota shore of Lake Superior. We talk with the author. For news and features sections. By Mya Smith. FOR MARQUETTE, IRON RIVER, SAULT STE. MARIE, LUDINGTON, ALPENA, ALCONA, CHEBOYGAN, TRAVERSE CITY, HOLLAND, MONROE, MIDLAND, HARBOR SPRINGS, PETOSKEY, OCEANA COUNTY, ST. IGNACE AND ALL POINTS.
The REO Town Marketplace opened in 2017 and is currently home to seven different stores.