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Here's a look at what's happening today
Memorial Service
Neighbors are coming together to remember those who died in the Abbey Gate attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.
13 U.S. Service members and 170 Afghan civilians were killed in the bombing of Abbey Gate back in August 2021.
The bilingual service begins at 5 p.m. at the Francis Park Pavilion in Lansing.
School Calming Space Opening
Mental and emotional health are important for students’ learning... and Winans Elementary School is opening a new dedicated calming space today.
The space was funded by a donation from The Gregory H. Montgomery Jr. Foundation for Ultimate Growth.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning marks the official opening of the space.
Cookout Fundraiser
Holt Public Schools are raising funds for the fall sports season with their annual cookout today.
Neighbors can stop by and order hot dogs, chips, cookies, soda, and water before the first high school home football game of the season.
The 31st Annual Education Foundation Community Cookout runs from 5 to 6:45 p.m. or until food runs out.
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