http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:55:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075643.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075643.html Volunteers from area churches routinely help out in local public schools. And everyone's thrilled with the arrangement. The main rule: No evangelizing. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:55:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075648.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075648.html Brett Spalding starts as pastor of First Christian Church Sunday. Spalding is former account executive and marketing manager in the software and textbook industry. Six years ago, he decided on going into the ministry as his second career. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:55:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075655.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075655.html When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church three years ago, he looked around and knew it needed a jump start. So Eggebeen came up with a hair-raising idea: He would turn God's house into a doghouse by offering a 30-minute service complete with individual doggie beds, canine prayers and an offering of dog treats. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:55:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075700.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075700.html Church is serving free T'giving dinner; Church hosts Advent open house; Music event helps feed the hungry; Advent healing service Nov. 28; Interfaith T'giving service Nov. 23; and more Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:55:55 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075704.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_325075704.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:43:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073137.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073137.html Take a trip to the Grand Traverse Mall, and "Twilight" mania smacks you in the face. In one wing, a stand sells calendars. Around the corner, another store offers T-shirts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073154.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073154.html The Bayside Travellers Country Dance Society is enjoying a revival, thanks to outreach efforts and to a wholly unexpected source of new blood: homeschool kids. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073204.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073204.html Corky Siegel says you'll be dancing in your seat. Or hopefully in the aisles. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:56 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073208.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073208.html Interlochen hosts 'Dance Revolution'; Trees star in festival; Family day, concert; Mmmm. Turkey; Seth, May, Short's; Jolly elf: 'Cheese'; City Studio has sale; Concert Saturday; 'Pirates' at Central; Village opens doors; Bring nature in Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:55 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073211.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073211.html Suttons Bay hosting village open house; Holiday craft activities for kids; Kids musical at the City Opera House; Crystal Ball benefits Frankfort hospital; Holiday decorating uses natural items Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073215.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073215.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073221.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_324073221.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072709.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072709.html If you've tossed all night because you were hot, restless or uncomfortable, read on. Manufacturers are developing new ways to combat insomnia, including some technologies introduced at this fall's Las Vegas Furniture Market and High Point Market, two of the country's largest trade shows. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072716.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072716.html Tom Dougherty jokes that he takes "get-lost walks." To his wife, Cleo, it's a constant fear: When will his Alzheimer's get bad enough that she has to end his 4-mile daily strolls? The woman is about to watch her husband's neighborhood meandering via computer. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:25:57 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072723.html http://www.record-eagle.com/features/local_story_323072723.html Michigan Community Blood Centers has changed its name to Michigan Blood. The new name is meant to emphasize that blood collected by Michigan Blod stays in the state.