Mar 05 Thursday
Michigan high school seniors: Looking for college money and a way to make a difference in your community?
LAFCU is now accepting entries for its 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest, awarding $20,000 in college scholarships—plus $2,000 donated to Michigan charities chosen by student winners.
Four students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to a Michigan college or university and select a local nonprofit to receive a $500 donation from LAFCU. No minimum GPA. No financial-need requirement. No LAFCU membership required.
Students simply submit a one-page essay responding to this year’s prompt, focused on identifying a community issue and proposing a solution. Submit entries by March 31, 2026. For more information: www.lafcu.com/writetoeducate
Mar 06 Friday
Celebrate a century of beauty at Hidden Lake Gardens! Our Spring Flower Show returns with a spectacular tribute to 100 years of growth and inspiration. Step inside the Conservatory and experience its breathtaking transformation into a vibrant showcase of color with daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, amaryllis, and more, ushering in the season of renewal. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. Join us for a special after-hours evening on Friday, March 27 until 7:00 PM with last admission at 6:30 PM. Included with regular admission to HLG, learn more at hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.
Mar 07 Saturday
"Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy."
Based on books by Margret & H.A. Rey & Universal Stage Productions’ play
Join Curious George, the inquisitive, engaging monkey-star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand-new musical – Curious George: The Golden Meatball.
On All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.
With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure, in which he learns more about Rome, meatballs, and the secret ingredient to cooking!