2007 Centennial Events
January
East Lansing Centennial Kick-Off Event[photo gallery]
Wednesday, Jan. 17
12 p.m. at Ann Street Plaza
East Lansing is turning 100! The community was invited to participate in a “Human
100” photograph at the kick-off event for the 2007 Centennial Celebration.
Melting Moments Centennial Flavor Challenge Submission Deadline
Wednesday, Jan. 31
This is the last day flavor ideas will be collected. Don't miss your chance
to create East Lansing's Centennial Ice Cream Flavor and win a year supply of ice
cream.
East Lansing History Behind Glass
January - December 2007 at East Lansing Hannah Community Center
Visit the second floor of Hannah to enjoy a historic display case. One of the following
four themes will be featured over three-month periods in 2007: local government,
schools/neighborhoods, religion and local businesses.
Learn more.
February
Centennial Gallery: A Step Thru Time
[photo gallery]
Opening Reception - Sunday, Feb. 11 - Free event
Stop by the East Lansing Hannah Community Center today to take "A Step Thru Time"
with the Centennial Gallery. The gallery will be open to
the public throughout 2007.
March
East Lansing Historical Society Presents Mayor's Panel
[ photo gallery]
Sunday, March 11
2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
The public is invited to attend a panel discussion led by past East Lansing mayors.
April
Melting Moments Centennial Flavor Challenge Extravaganza [ photo gallery]
Thursday, April 26
5:30 - 7:00p.m. at Melting Moments
Melting Moments will serve up the three finalists' flavors for public to taste and
vote on. Come enjoy the free ice cream and help us select East Lansing Centennial
Ice Cream Flavor. The winner will be announced that night. For more information on
the Centennial Flavors click here.
East Lansing Women's Club - A History in Pictures and Words
[ photo gallery]
Sunday, April 22
2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
A good old fashioned history lesson is in store for those who join the East Lansing
Women's Club at this month's Centennial event.
Presented by Linda Pivarnik
"A History in Pictures and Words", will feature a look back at the history of a
club that has remained active in the East Lansing community for more than 100 years.
The Collegeville Society Presents "On The House" A VIP Tasting Party!
[ photo gallery]
Sunday, April 29 - RSVP event
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
Enjoy East Lansing VIP’s favorite recipes. RSVP by phone at 337-4469 or by
e-mail at rsvp@rizzidesigns.com. A $20 donation is requested at the door.
Proceeds will go to The Collegeville Society. The Society's mission is to preserve
and stabilize East Lansing neighborhoods.
May
Centennial City Council Meeting
[ photo gallery]
Tuesday, May 15
7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
City Council will commemorate the Centennial by holding a special Centennial City
Council meeting acknowledging the incorporation (May 8, 1907) of the City of East
Lansing.
Matt Epling Creative Arts Competition Exhibition at the East Lansing Art Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 - Free event
Downtown East Lansing
Enjoy East Lansing
7th and 8th grade students' centennial artwork at the East Lansing Art Festival.
The theme of the Matt Epling Creative Arts Competition is "100."
June
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
Saturday, June 2
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Melting Moments
This is your chance to be an East Lansing tourist. For $.50 you can get a round
trip ticket on CATA's Be A Tourist bus route which takes you to participating attractions
in the greater East Lansing/Lansing area. Be sure to visit Melting Moments for your
free
sample of East Lansing's Centennial Ice Cream Flavor.
East Lansing Historical Society presents The History of East Lansing's Street Names
Sunday, June 10
2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
East Lansing Home Tour
[ photo gallery]
Saturday, June 9 - Ticketed event ($17 in advance, $20 the day of tour)
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get an inside look at East Lansing's finest historic and mondern residences. Call Sharon Radtke at 319-6804 or Angela Mabin at 337-9459 to reserve your ticket
today. For more information click here.
Dedication of Stonehouse Village Plaque
Saturday, June 23
4 p.m. - at the corner of Bailey Street and E. Grand River Avenue in Downtown East
Lansing
Join East Lansing Centennial Commission Chairperson Liz Schweitzer and former East
Lansing Historical Society President Bob Gianettino for this fun event. This historic
corner once overlooked the wooden plank road to Detroit and now is home to one of
East Lansing's newest landmark, the Stonehouse Village.
Enjoy refreshments and cookies from one of East Lansing's newest businesses, Insomnia
Cookies with Stonehouse Village partners Doug Cron, David Krause, John Liskey and
Terry Oetzel. Then head on down to MAC to join in East Lansing's 100 year birthday
bash.
Centennial Birthday Bash [ photo gallery]
Saturday, June 23 - Free event
5 - 8 p.m. in Downtown East Lansing
Put on your party hat as we celebrate East Lansing's 100th birthday!
Enjoy the "tallest cupcake tower" (a Guinness World Record attempt) while listening to 50's
and 60's music with the Sea Cruisers. Free cupcakes and ice cream will be
served.
July
Kiwanis Chickentennial BBQ
Thursday, July 19 - Free event (Chicken dinner: $10 adult/$5 child)
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Patriarche Park
Enjoy this annual tradition with a new twist! The BBQ will boast delicious food,
old fashioned games and a
celebrity softball game. For more information click here.
August
Great Lakes Folk Festival: Legacy Stage Talk Session
Saturday, Aug. 11 - Free event
6 p.m. at Legacy Stage
Enjoy a special talk session focused on East Lansing's history in celebration of the Centennial at the Great Lakes Folk Festival (Aug. 10-12). Visit www.greatlakesfolkfest.net.
Old Fashioned Band Concert with Fireworks
Presented by The Pierce Company
Wednesday, Aug. 15 - Free event
8 p.m. at Patriarche Park
Close to 1,000 community members turned out for the East Lansing Centennial Celebration's
Old Fashioned Band Concert with Fireworks Thursday evening.
Free lemonade and cookies
were enjoyed by all, the Centennial Community Band put on a phenomenal show and
at dusk a 15-minute fireworks display lit up the East Lansing sky. It was the perfect
end to an action-packed summer of Centennial Celebration events. For the photo gallery click here.
September
Civil Rights in East Lansing
Sunday, September 9 - Free event
2 p.m. at
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, Banquet Room
As part of the One Book, One Community program, the East Lansing Historical Society
and East Lansing Centennial Commission will present a panel of local individuals
who will recount their personal experiences with Civil Rights issues during the 1960's in East Lansing. The panel members will include Clarence Underwood, Don Coleman,
Charles McMillan and Claudette Nelson. George Brookover will be the moderater.
Visit onebook.msu.edu
for more information.
The Future of a University Community
Wednesday, Sept. 26 - Free event
7-9 p.m. at East Lansing Hannah Community Center
Join community and university leaders for a thought-provoking discussion regarding
the future possibilities for our university community.
Panelists include East Lansing Mayor Samir Singh, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon
and President of Michigan Future, Inc. Lou Glazer. President of Public Sector Consultants
Bill Rustem will serve as moderator.
Dedication Ceremony for Centennial Sculpture
September TBA
October
Celebrating Red Cedar Neighborhood's History
Thursday, Oct. 4 - Free event
7 p.m. at Red Cedar Elementary School
The Red Cedar Neighborhood invites you to celebrate East Lansing's 100th birthday.
They will be hosting a history night that will trace the development of the Flowerpot
and Ivanhoe neighborhoods. Come listen to speakers, view exhibits, socialize
with former and current residents, and share your own memories of life in our neighborhood.
Learn more at www.redcedar.bravehost.com.
East Lansing High School Homecoming (Theme: Centennial)
Friday, Oct. 5 - Free event
Starting at 5:45 p.m.
Centennial Salad Luncheon
Friday, Oct 12th
Noon at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
The luncheon will be in the banquet room. It is sponsored by Primetime and will
feature recipes from People's Church cook books.
East Lansing Historical Society presents History of the East Lansing Fire Department
Sunday, Oct. 14 - Free event
This event has been cancelled.
November
East Lansing Historical Society presents The History of Religion in East Lansing
Sunday,
Nov. 18 - Free event
People's Church
December
East Lansing Historical Society presents Memories of World War II
Sunday, Dec. 2 - Free event
2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center
* Dates and events are tentative and subject to change.
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