Community Calendar

Take our gift wrapping basket to an open table in the library and use what you need to wrap your gifts! Need a new wrap or want to share what you have with others? Bring in wraps/bows/labels for our community basket, or swap one wrap for another!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15725257

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

🎁 Join us for “The Gifts of Christmas!” 🎶
Celebrate the season with the Cereal City Concert Band on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Pennfield Performing Arts Center (8587 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek).
Enjoy an afternoon of joyful music — from folk songs and festive favorites to holiday classics like Greensleeves, C’est Noël, and of course, Sleigh Ride! 🎄
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults $10 | Students/Seniors/Veterans $5 | Kids 5 & under free
Get tickets at the door, online at cerealcityconcertband.org/schedule, or on Eventbrite.

🎁 Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and join in our 50/50 and poinsettia raffles!
Now in its 39th season, the Cereal City Concert Band welcomes Dr. Doris Doyon as our new conductor. Share the spirit of the season with us! ❤️

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

Take our gift wrapping basket to an open table in the library and use what you need to wrap your gifts! Need a new wrap or want to share what you have with others? Bring in wraps/bows/labels for our community basket, or swap one wrap for another!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15725257

Join us for a crafting program to explore and create with colorful Perler Beads! Choose from many patterns or create your own. We’ll offer cord and magnets to turn your creations into decorations that you can hang or give as presents.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15043455

Join us for a crafting program to explore and create with colorful Perler Beads! Choose from many patterns or create your own. We’ll offer cord and magnets to turn your creations into decorations that you can hang or give as presents.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15043455

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

Take our gift wrapping basket to an open table in the library and use what you need to wrap your gifts! Need a new wrap or want to share what you have with others? Bring in wraps/bows/labels for our community basket, or swap one wrap for another!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15725257

Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/13457489