Do you love Mexican food? Cristo Rey Parish Fiesta Drive Thru Food Fest is back again this year! Authentic Mexican food can be difficult to find. Nowhere else in Lansing can you get fast personable, efficient service and delicious, high-quality Mexican cuisine while in the comfort of your car. Come Join us May 29th & 30th starting at 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p .m. both days. We’ll be sure to satisfy your Mexican food cravings
Taco & Tequila Fest is back!
Saturday, July 24th, 2021. Mark the date and buy your tickets! For the love of tacos, and a good time, the Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Team and Outlier Events are hosting this crazy event highlighting local food vendors for their unique take on the versatile taco along with a tequila sampling bar, exotic mixed drinks, and festive entertainment.
To provide a safe, socially distant experience for festival-goers and decrease wait time in lines, the event will likely be broken into waves. The first admission waves will be for VIP ticket holders only and will include more exclusive and rare tequilas to sample. The second round of waves will be for General Admission ticket holders.
Due to the potential for a limited capacity and as tickets have sold out three years running, those interested in attending the festival are encouraged to purchase your tickets very soon. Ticket plans can be found at www.tacoandtequilafestmi.com
Press Release: Dear Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan Stakeholders,
Dr. Felipe Lopez Sustaita, Executive Director of the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM), has announced he accepted a position at Lansing Community College. His last day with the commission will be May 14, 2021. Felipe has led the HLCOM for almost five years, since July of 2016.
While serving as Executive Director of the HLCOM, Felipe founded the Statewide Hispanic/Latino College Graduation Ceremony and worked with the commission to award approximately 100 scholarships to college and university students across the state. Felipe also drove over 50,000 miles to conduct community outreach and recently played an active role in ensuring that the Hispanic/Latino community has access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Felipe said that it has been an honor and privilege to serve in this role. He went on to say that the best part of the job was all the people he had the opportunity to meet across the state and the chance to cultivate the young professionals who he worked with: Daniel Carreon-Camberos, Jose Luis Mendez, Ana Manzano, Clarissa Mezquitic, Janet Ibarra and Dr. Patrica Jaimes.
Felipe will be starting his new role as Associate Dean of Student Support at Lansing Community College on May 17, 2021. In his role he will be leading seven departments which include Adult Resource Center, the Center for Student Access, Counseling, Veteran and Military Affairs Department, Fostering Stars, Office of Student Compliance and Global Student Services.
We thank Felipe for his invaluable service to the statewide Hispanic/Latino community and look forward to seeing the impact of his continued work at Lansing Community College.
Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/hlcom/
Get your team (Foursome) registered spots filling fast limited to 50 teams. This is going to be a fun filled day with lots of door prizes and raffles all for a great cause. Number from the past outings 2019 – 80 Golfers; 2020 – 120 Golfers; 2021 – 200 Golfers is our GOAL! Sponsorship packages along with Hole Sponsors still available.
To register: https://www.eventregisterpro.com/event/Swingforesolescom
Footprints of Michigan, was established in 2014 after attending a street walk with a local organization in Lansing, Michigan. I noticed a young homeless man in desperate need of shoes; his duct-taped soles were worn and tattered. A street walk participant contacted her husband and he promptly delivered a size 13, gently used, pair of shoes. The young man’s face lit up as he threw his old, worn pair of shoes in curbside trash can and it filled my heart with hope and joy…. and so, the idea began.
Inspiration behind the name was inspired by my late parents, Geronimo Jr. and Maria C. Lerma. My father was a double leg amputee due to diabetes and always told me, “Mijo (son), always take care of your feet because they will help make your journey a little smoother.” One day caring for my mother, I noticed the kitchen curtains had an imprint of The Footprints in the Sand poem.
A light bulb went off in my mind and the name Footprints of Michigan was born. The unique design created by talented friend Brandyn Armstrong of B Unique Designz assisted in creating the Footprints of Michigan logo, which perfectly represents our cause to assist individuals in Michigan with new and gently used footwear.
Find Footprints of Michigan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footprintsofmichigan/?ref=page_internal
Find Footprints website: https://www.footprintsofmichigan.org/
For contact info: Geronimo Lerma 877-811-7463
The 2021 Cristo Rey Church Food Fiesta Drive will be taking place on Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th. Due to the Coravirus, the Cristo Rey Fiesta will be a Food Fest Drive Thru this year. They are selling raffle tickets: 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10 so make sure to purchase your soon. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Drawing date will be Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 6:30pm on the Church grounds. For more info, call the Church at 517-394-4639.
The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan will be holding its next public commission meeting online on Friday, April 16 from 12pm to 2pm. Public commission meetings are a great way for the community to interact with our Commissioners, and for people to be aware of the work being done by the HLCOM. We encourage everyone to attend via the call-in number on the attached flyers.
Call: 248-509-0316 Conference ID: 749 589 114#
Please join Capital Area Latina Youth (CALY) on April 15th as we welcome Central Michigan University Latina STEM Students Katya Domínguez and Alyssa Corral presenting “Striving for Success as a Latina in STEM”
Register here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScuXRgKv8n…/viewform…
Congrats go out to Tony and Jacquie Albarez on the Grand Opening of the Grand Ledge Barbershop. For the many of us that know you and have enjoyed your services in Lansing, we wish you much continued success in your new endeavor!
We here at YOUR Grand Ledge Barbershop are here to provide you with the best grooming experience in Grand Ledge. Our staff of Professional Barbers have the know-how to execute your desired haircut or fixing you up with a proper straight razor shave, complete with a hot towel experience. We specialize in straight razor shaves, line ups and any haircut you can imagine, for any hair type or texture.
So if your upcoming plans include a wedding, first date, job interview, first day of school, graduation, special events or just some much needed and well deserved pampering. Then look no further. We here at Grand Ledge Barbershop are the place to go. Always clean. Always safe. Always a positive environment and last but not least always ready to make your dreams become a reality!
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandLedgeBarbershop/
Footprints of Michigan unveiled the newly renovated company vehicle called “The Sole Train”. This mobile unit has received a complete overhaul inside and out to better serve those in our community who are in need as well as bring awareness to the on going problems of poverty and homelessness throughout the State.
At the Matt Thornton Farm Bureau of Michigan Agency, people were able to see and marvel at a sharp looking vehicle which is designed also to bring attention to the issue of so many across the State do not and can’t afford proper footwear.
Footprints of Michigan, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and was established in 2014 after attending a street walk with a local organization in Lansing, Michigan. I noticed a young homeless man in desperate need of shoes; his duct-taped soles were worn and tattered. A street walk participant contacted her husband and he promptly delivered a size 13, gently used, pair of shoes. The young man’s face lit up as he threw his old, worn pair of shoes in the trash and it filled my heart with hope and joy…. and so the idea began.
Inspiration behind the name Footprints of Michigan was inspired by my late parents, Geronimo Jr. and Maria Lerma. My father was a double leg amputee due to diabetes and always told me, “Mijo (son), always take care of your feet because they will help make your journey a little smoother.” One day caring for my mother, I noticed the kitchen curtains had an imprint of The Footprints in the Sand poem. A light bulb went off in my mind and the name Footprints of Michigan was born.
For more information or to get involved with Footprints of Michigan please contact Geronimo Lerma at (877)811-7463 or go to their page:
Congrats go out to Footprints of Michigan which held their annual golf outing this past Sunday. With 30 teams and 120 golfers and plenty of raffles to go around. Please mark the date on your calendar as next year’s date is already in the books! Great job Geronimo Lerma and the Footprints of Michigan team!
Footprints of Michigan, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and was established in 2014 after attending a street walk with a local organization in Lansing, Michigan. I noticed a young homeless man in desperate need of shoes; his duct-taped soles were worn and tattered. A street walk participant contacted her husband and he promptly delivered a size 13, gently used, pair of shoes. The young man’s face lit up as he threw his old, worn pair of shoes in the trash and it filled my heart with hope and joy…. and so the idea began.
Inspiration behind the name Footprints of Michigan was inspired by my late parents, Geronimo Jr. and Maria Lerma. My father was a double leg amputee due to diabetes and always told me, “Mijo (son), always take care of your feet because they will help make your journey a little smoother.” One day caring for my mother, I noticed the kitchen curtains had an imprint of The Footprints in the Sand poem. A light bulb went off in my mind and the name Footprints of Michigan was born.
For more information please contact Geronimo Lerma at (877)811-7463 or go to:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/footprintsofmichigan/