October 1 - Union Baptist Church hosts the Doris Edmond-Jackson Walk/Run. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. $10 fee. For more information, call the church at 485-7705.

Oct. 1 - Free family literacy workshops. Help your child become a strong reader. From 10 a.m. - NOON. Union Baptist Church, 500 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing.

October 3 - Enroll your kindergarten thru third grade student in the Union Baptist S. T. A. R. Literacy Program (Superb Talented Achieving Reader). Students and tutors needed. This is a one-on-one tutoring for 1-2 hours per week. Call the church at 485-7705 for more info or to volunteer.

Oct. 9 - Breakfast Fellowship at 8:45 A.M. Theme: “Christians without Borders: an Opportunity for Ministry”Bring your family and friends to Mask Memorial C.M.E. Church 5601 S. Waverly Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48911 517-394-6900 Rev. A Richard Doss, I-Pastor Evelyn Young, Superintendent

October 9 - 3:30 PM Annual Women?s Day Program. "It's Time for True Praisers and Worshipers". Solid Rock Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2410 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing Rev. James Carter Pastor.

October 21-23- Union Baptist Church celebrates its 96th Church Anniversary and 2005 Family Conference. Fri (Family Gift Night); Sat (Workshops); Sun (Anniversary Program). $10 donation. 500 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing. For more information call the church at 485-7705

Sparrow Hospital is looking for a few Angels to help with a special sewing effort to provide Angel Gowns and "wraps" for infants that pass on. If you can help please contact Sparrow Volunteer Services