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Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn is a Lansing native, but every day finds a new interesting person, place, or thing in towns all over Michigan, leaving her truly smitten with the mitten. She received her degrees in journalism and professional communications and provides coverage for various publications locally, regionally, and nationally — writing stories on small businesses, arts and culture, dining, community, and anything Michigan-made. You can find her in a record shop, a local concert, or eating one too many desserts at a bakery. If by chance, she’s not at any of those places, you can contact her at sarahspohn@issuemediagroup.com.

Sarah's Latest Articles

Heather displays her work at Creative 360.
Creative 360 invites community to explore inclusive Artshop classes

Creative 360 is hosting an Artshop open house event on Jan. 9. The center will showcase its wide range of classes and inclusive programming designed for people of all ages and abilities.

Dow Gardens Christmas Walk is scheduled for Dec. 7-9 & 14-16.
Take a snowy stroll through Dow Gardens for their Christmas Walk event

Now is the time to walk through a winter wonderland at Dow Gardens this holiday season. Their upcoming Christmas Walk tours invite the community to walk or ride through the lit-up, festive grounds.

THe CNC Nature Art Show & Sale takes place Fri & Sat, Dec 1 & 2.
Chippewa Nature Center invites community to annual Nature Art Show & Sale

The Chippewa Nature Center offers you the opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping list with its special Nature Art Show & Sale. 

"Cirque Dreams Holidaze"
Midland Center for the Arts holiday season provides festive fun for the whole family

Midland Center for the Arts is celebrating  the holidays with a lineup that includes The Holiday Art Fair, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Center Stage Theatre: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector  

Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.   

CEDAM’s Emily Reyst with Boot Camp graduate Christine Holmes, Woodbridge Neighborhood Development director of policy and property development.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.   

Midland County Department of Public Health hosts vaccine clinics

Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and other immunizations are available at vaccination clinics. 

The Dow Tennis Classic is a WTA 125 event.
Dow Tennis Classic brings elite players to Midland

The 35th Dow Tennis Classic is back at the Greater Midland Tennis Center from Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. The event invites the community to witness some of the sport’s top-ranked players, participate in free youth activities, and enjoy food and drink.

Islamic Center of Midland
Islamic Center of Midland invites community to meet their Muslim neighbors

The open house takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and includes cultural displays and speakers.

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