Capitol Building

It takes much more than a match to get fireworks going for Silver Bells celebration

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By Meg Dedyne
Listen Up, Lansing staff reporter

Cheryl Maloney and her family love watching the Silver Bells in the City parade every year downtown Lansing and according to Maloney, she and her three girls anxiously await the fireworks to go off behind the Capitol building. “The fireworks are a good addition to all of the festivities,” Maloney said. “My family always loves going to watch.” According to Brian Jackson, chief deputy city clerk at the Lansing City Clerk Office, it takes a lot to get approval of this display. The event coordinators need forms, proof of funds and approval from the fire marshal and state police department.

Health

Capitol hosts 16th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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Click through the photo gallery to see photos from the walk. BY: NATHANIEL GAYNOR

LANSING STAR STAFF WRITER

More than 700 people gathered at the Capitol Building in Lansing, Sunday, in order to raise money for Alzheimer’s and dementia research. “Our goal was to raise $127,000 and this morning, I know that we’ve almost reached our goal,” Suzanne Farris, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s volunteer coordinator said, Sunday, before the walk began. By the time the walk began, Farris had announced that the goal was reached. About the walk

This walk is one of more than 600 walks nationwide.