CRC at the Housing Fair!

The CRC participated in MSU's Housing Fair, this past Wednesday, on October 12th. We were able to successfully promote The Spartan Big List to students. We handed out pamphlets, pens, cups and even coasters to further promote our message. Lastly, we have been stenciling the side walks at MSU with the Spartan Big List logo.
Check it out:

The Spartan Big List Logo.

Our Setup!

Looking Busy!



Autumn Fest, A Huge Sucess!

The CRC would like to thank all those that participated in Autumn Fest, this past Sunday at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market. The CRC interns had a blast helping children of all ages carve pumpkins, paint pumpkins and make delicious caramel apples. The event was a huge success. In total we went through about 200 pumpkins and had about 350 visitors.

Check out some cool pictures from the Event:

 

What a Crowd!

 

 

The Painting Carving Station was pretty busy!

Dad's helping the kids Carve Pumpkins!

Gooey, Crisp, Caramel Apples.






Afraid you missed out? Don’t worry. The CRC will be holding more events soon. We will keep you updated!!!

CRC and ELFM Partner for Autumn Fest

Congrats to the Office for International Students and Scholars and the http://cvip.isp.msu.edu/ on the success of the second annual East Lansing Welcomes the World Event!  Some of our interns helped out with the event and had the opportunity to welcome international students to the community and enjoy free ethnic foods from around the world.

Coming up next- the CRC is partnering with the East Lansing Farmer's Market for Autumn Fest this Sunday, October 9 from 10:00-2:00!  Come on down to Valley Court Park (behind Biggby Coffee on Grand River Ave.) for children's activities, complimentary cider and donuts, FREE pumpkins carving and painting, and caramel apples.  Sunday's supposed to be sunny with a high of 77, so there's no excuse not to get in on this great event!

East Lansing Welcomes the World Event

On Sunday October 2^nd, the CRC will be participating in the East Lansing Welcomes the World Event. This event occurs annually and is hosted by the City of East Lansing, MSU's Office for International Students and Scholars, and the Community Volunteers for International Programs (CVIP). The CVIP will also be celebrating 50 years of service in the neighborhood. Please feel free to help us welcome international students and scholars to the greater Lansing area! The event will take place in the Hannah Community Center from 3 to 5.

Neighborhood Partners Throw a Barbecue

On Saturday Sept 17 Emily, a CRC intern, and her neighborhood partner Nancy Schertzing, hosted a BBQ\ Potluck Dinner in the Bailey Neighborhood. It was quite a success and neighbors were able to meet and mingle. Not to mention, the food was delicious!


Neighborhood Partners enjoying the BBQ

 Festive treats at the BBQ

Neighborhood Clean Up

Thanks to Channel 10 news for covering our first Neighborhood Clean-Up! We picked up about 15 bags of trash from East Lansing's Bailey and Oakwood neighborhoods. The College of Osteopathic Medicine was also out that morning doing a clean-up in Bailey, so the City was looking great by the time both groups were finished!

Watch the Channel 10 news coverage of the Clean-Up here:

East Lansing Clean Up

Last Ice Cream Social, First Neighborhood Clean-Up

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Bailey Ice Cream Social, we had a great turn-out!  Check it out:

Residents had the chance to meet their neighbors and the CRC interns and chat with city officials such as Interim City Manager George Lahanas, Police Chief Juli Liebler, East Lansing City Councilmember Roger Peters, and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Goddeeris- all while enjoying MSU Dairy Store ice cream.  Participants even got to sample seasonally appropriate Pumpkin Spice flavor- yum!

Next on the CRC calendar- this year's first Neigbhorhood Clean-up!  We'll be meeting in the parking lot of the 54B District Court at 10:30 am this Sunday, September 25 and then hitting the streets in an effort to beautify our community.  The CRC is registered with Service-Learning, so if you need Service Learning hours for a class or group you're involved them, this is a GREAT way to get them.  Refreshments will be provided!