On behalf of the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan we would like to share some upcoming events during Hispanic Heritage Month. Mark your calendars for the 2022 Michigan Latino Legislative Day.…
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Cafecito Caliente Events
Running La Vida Loca 5k Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month September 11, 2022
by seinpaul65 August 5, 2022Cafecito Caliente will once again kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, just a little early this year. Join us for the 2nd Annual Running La Vida Loca 5k and the final…
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Cafecito Caliente Events
Loteria 5k Run/Walk Offers a Family Fun Event!
by seinpaul65 August 5, 2022This 5k course takes you thru Downtown Lansing and the River Trail. You’ll find both shade and a scenic view. Start and Finish on Michigan Ave in front of the…
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Tickets and shirts are now on sale through Cafecito Caliente Friday and Saturday at Sir Pizza in Old Town. We will be there Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and again…
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Swing FORE Soles Charity Golf Outing will be held at the beautiful Centennial Acres in Sunfield, Michigan. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for Footprints of Michigan and it’s Soles4Vets…
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Community Events
Casa de Rosado Hosts Ballet Folklorico de Detroit July 31, 2022
by seinpaul65 July 22, 2022Ready to have some fun? Roll out the taco truck and get your dancing shoes on! The last Summer Mercado of the season on July 31 from 1pm to 5pm.…
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The Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development (LLEAD) will hold their 2nd Annual golf outing on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Prairie Creek Golf Course in…
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The Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Committee (LCEC) will debut the Cesar E. Chavez Fiesta helping to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which is from September 15th to October 15th each…
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Community Events
Unity in the Community: “An Evening of Unification” September 16, 2022
by seinpaul65 July 14, 2022Ingham County welcomes the community to the 3rd Annual Unity in the Community which will be held at Hawk Island County Park located at 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd in Lansing,…
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Cafecito Caliente Events
Latino Day with the Lugnuts Unveils 2022 Shirt Design
by seinpaul65 July 12, 2022Cafecito after a few revisions have finally releases their 2022 shirt design. Shirts will be on sale soon along with tickets. For more information on the shirts, tickets or Latino…
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Saturday July 9th, 2022Dj Adrian “ACE ” Lopez , Dj Ivan Mingo , Dj Angel Gee,We Sail Dancing: Salsa, Merengue Bachata and More.3 Hour Boat rideDrink Specials all night long18…
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The award winning Tejano Sound Band based out of Lansing, Michigan released their schedule (or shall I say, I just realized they had this great looking poster out). NOTE: The…
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Cafecito Caliente Events
Kids Under 12 to Vote for Favorite Flavor Ice Cream
by seinpaul65 July 6, 2022Artic Corner in Old Town will be helping us show kids how to vote! We will have a real voting booth so they can vote for their favorite flavor of…
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From the folks at Voces: Esta cordialmente invitad@ a convivir con Voces y otras organizacionesde la área de Lansing. Comida GRATIS, lotería y actividades para los chiquill@s. Preguntas a Sol…
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From the desk of Judge Tony Flores: I was honored to be appointed as Judge by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and I am humbled to serve the city of Lansing as…
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EDUCATION AND AWARDS: The Honorable Julie A. O’Neill got her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, specialty in Juvenile Delinquency, from Michigan State University and her Juris Doctorate Degree at Thomas…
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Judge Kristen D. Simmons was appointed by the Governor to the 54-A District Court of Lansing in September 2019. Judge Simmons has deep roots in the community, and has long been…
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Cafecito Caliente Events
Cafecito Networking Welcomes Judge Simmons and Judge Flores
by seinpaul65 June 1, 2022Judge Kristen Simmons and recently appointed Judge Anthony Flores joined Cafecito Caliente Networking Night on Monday, April 4, 2022. Taking questions from the community and getting the chance to meet…
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The Annual Cristo Rey Church Fiesta returns this Memorial weekend in person for the first time since 2019. The important thing to know is the schedule as the Fiesta has…
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Publishers CommentaryStatewide News
Former Mayor Tony Benavides Passes Away at 84
by seinpaul65 April 11, 2022Tony. Benavides. Mayor Tony Benavides. With all due respect to the many Hispanic Latino leaders in the Mid-Michigan area, there was no one like him. And I am certain, there…