Keeping EL Green After the Big Victory

Thanks to all of our great volunteers who came out to help clean up the community this morning after the big win over Michigan!  The CRC provided cider and donuts to a sizable crowd that included Mayor Vic Loomis, Interim City Manager George Lahanas, Mayor Pro-Tem Diane Goddeeris, and City Councilmember Roger Peters.  Check out the story covered by the State News!

A CRC intern helps clean up the streets with George Lahanas
Photo credit goes to Matt Radick, The State News

The CRC interns are hard at work planning events for the second half of the semester- stay tuned for updates!

CRC Set to Host Neighborhood Cleanup

The CRC encourages everyone in the East Lansing Community to join us on Sunday, Oct 16 for a Neighborhood Clean-Up. We will be meeting at 10:30am in the East Lansing Police Station Parking Lot (corner of Linden and Park). All MSU students who participate will be registered with the Center for Service Learning. This is also a great opportunity to meet your Neighbors and to help beautify the city.
Hope to see you there!

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