Volunteers Needed!
We are still looking for volunteers for our new committees. If you love Arts & Scraps and want to help us grow in meaningful ways, we would love to work with you! Give your time and talent while joining a community of others who want to do the same. To check our our offerings, go to our Volunteer Match page to learn more.
Oppertunities include Stations Committee (coming up with new interactive stations for our classroom and events), Friends of Arts & Scraps (General help when we need it, project-based group work) and the Marketing and PR Committee (which will help insure that the word gets out about all we do!). Check out all the other options as well.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Oral Health Program today announced project funds of up to $24,000 each for communities seeking to purchase and install new or replacement water fluoridation equipment.
The Atrium Stage at Cobo Hall gained attention at noon on Education Day at the North American International Auto Show as 
As the state agency with the duty to assure the safety of Michigan’s drinking water supply, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has been engaged with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) since this issue arose last week. We understand the concerns being raised by residents in the affected area. The MDEQ is working with the GLWA to ensure the water continues to meet all federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory standards as well as ensure all necessary testing and safety precautions are taken to resolve this issue, and will continue these efforts for as long as necessary.
Marquette, MI (January 18, 2017) – Travel Marquette is proud to announce that Cathleen Francois will serve as the keynote speaker during the SmartPrize award banquet on Sunday, April 9, 2017. As the executive director of G reeningDetroit.com, Francois knows not only how to network but the importance of the inclusion of enthusiasm and passion when following and accomplishing dreams. Her message and story will help to inspire the inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs attending SmartPrize.
Three business expansions that will generate nearly $29.8 million in total investment and create 148 jobs in Michigan have received Michigan Strategic Fund approval for support, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced.
Michigan nonprofit has identified nearly 80 brownfield sites in the Upper Peninsula that could host the development of more than 750 megawatts of solar.
LAHC is proud and privileged to be recognized as a leading advocate of higher education and to have the distinction of being the largest Scholarship assistance program in the area. Throughout the past twenty eight years, the LAHC has awarded over 1,200 students of high academic distinction more than $1.3 million dollars in scholarships.
Eaton County Treasurer, Bob Robinson, announced the redevelopment of the old Lansing State Journal facility under PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy). Mr. Robinson said that “the PACE energy efficiency financing program has proven its value for promoting economic growth in Eaton County.” This is the second PACE project in the county.