Meals on Wheels brings nutricious food to the elderly who are home bound right to their doorstep.  MI News 26 Reporter Paula Jasper and Photojournalist step inside the Wheels on Meals kitchen and talk to the head cook about this program and it’s criteria.  

For More Info, Call 1-800-632-7334

The “Great Start” socialization playgroup, a community organization which encourages skill development in preschoolers, will meet at the library this Thursday at 10am. The group meets at a few different locations, and the library is now one of those sites.

A week later, the Alden District Library will offer an eReader class — “How do I use my eReader” takes place on Thursday, May 31 at 8pm and features some “how-tos” about a few different common e-readers.

To learn more about either of these events, or if you’d like to sign up, call 331-4318 or head to AldenLIB.info.

The American Legion post in Cadillac has a new look thanks to a grant from Home Depot.

The home improvement chain regularly offers grants for veterans clubs across the county so those organizations can afford to refurbish their buildings. The Cadillac American Legion post applied for and received a grant last year, and on Thursday a group of volunteers put that grant money to good use.

“They’re doing a lot of facelifting… painting… cleaning… just totally redecorating the interior of the club. Even replacing bathrooms that are sixty, seventy years old. It’s just going be be a great thing for our post and for the veterans,” said Ritchie Harris, Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 94.

The American Legion post was closed on Thursday while the renovations took place, but is now reopen with a brand new appearance.

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Facebook goes public today after months of hype and speculation.  CNN says Facebook’s IPO price is set at $38 a share and will help the social media giant raise $16 billion.  Shares were released last night for buyers to be able to resell them today when markets opened.  Co-Founder Mark Zuckerberg will hold about 31% of the company in stocks.

The museum was selected as one of almost 800 not-for-profit organizations to receive an “Art Works” grant earlier this month. The museum was recommended for a thirty thousand dollar grant to facilitate a tour of the Miami-based Cuban performing group “Tiempo Libre.”

The grant awarded to the Dennos is part of a nearly twenty-five million dollar grant program nationwide, which is designed to support numerous aspects of the arts.

Orchestra and choir are just two of the many sounds a packed auditorium heard last night at a concert at the Cadillac High School Auditorium… and if you missed that concert, you have one more chance to see and hear the student’s work tonight.

The exhibition combines art displays with music; it begins at 6pm with a showcase of student art in the halls and library of Cadillac High School, with a concert starting at 7.

“It’s a nonstop collage show, so it’s one thing right after another… everything from a piano solo up to a work that includes all band kids, all choir kids, and all orchestra kids playing at the same time,” explained Mike Filkins, Director of Bands.

Tickets for tonight’s show are free but they’re being handed out on a first come, first serve basis.

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There is expected to be about $300 million dollars more this year in Michigan’s budget than predicted.  The Traverse City Record-Eagle says a combination of higher-than-expected tax payments and less people on state aid is helping this number.   The extra money may be set aside for court cases or a rainy day fund.  Officials also say the state will probably have about $100 million more to spend in the next budget year.

Craig Schaff, a gardener from Kaleva, will be providing advice, tips and tricks for nurturing a selection of fruit and vegetable plants. Schaff hopes to help local gardeners to improve their home harvest with the upcoming event… while there’s no charge to attend, Transition Cadillac says donations are appreciated to help cover the costs of the event.

The workshop runs from 7 until 9pm tomorrow at the Congregational Fellowship Hall at 200 East Harris in Cadillac. For more on this and other Transition Cadillac events, head to TransitionCadillac.org.

Lake City teacher Mark Robertson once had a full head of hair, but after a random drawing one student shaved his head.  This haircut was not just for the warm summer weather, but for Pennies for Patients; a fundraiser to help raise money for children with leukemia.  MI News 26 Reporter Paula Jasper and Photojournalist Hannah Crouch spoke with the teacher and the student about the fundraiser and the event itself.

NHL/Stanley Cup Playoffs: In Game 1 of the the Eaters Conference Finals, the New York Rangers shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 and thus now lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is tomorrow at 8:00 on the NBC Sports Network. Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Kings and the Phoenix Coyotes is tonight at 9 on the NBC Sports Network.

NBA Playoffs: Conference Semifinals scores:
Game 2: 76ers: 82, Celtics: 81 (Series tied at 1)
Game 1: Thunder: 119, Lakers: 90 (OKC leads series 1-0)

This Saturday, the Mid-Michigan Mini Sprints make their first appearance of the year, which will take place at Merritt Raceway with a time to be announced.

Beginning at 7pm, bicyclists will ride to honor those who have be injured or killed while cycling. The annual Ride of Silence aims to raise awareness for safe riding… participants will beet at Veterans Park in Boyne City at 6:30pm to prepare for the ride, which will take a 12 mile per hour pace on a route to Whiting Park. No registration is required for the event, and participation is free.

Helmets are mandatory at this safety oriented event, and anyone riding is encouraged to wear a black or red armband to honor a cyclist who was injured or killed.

The 21st annual Wexford-Missaukee Great Start Collaborative and Early On Early Childhood Celebration and Luncheon  met last week to come together and support the education of young children in our area.  We spoke to the coordinator of the Great Start Collaborative about the luncheon and the benefits early education programs have on children and their parents.

A parent panel each took turns and shared their experiences they have had with the Early On program.  We spoke to a mother of two about how her children have thrived in their education and how it has benefited the entire family.

For more information contact the early on program in your area.

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An update to a story we have been following on MiNews26– the man that died in the Grand Traverse Jail in March had about twice the normal lethal dose of methadone in his body.  The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports 21-year-old Danny Ray Whitney died less than eight hours after being book at the jail on March 2 and that an autopsy says he died of the methadone overdose.

To the NHL/Stanley Cup Playoffs, last night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 and thus now lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is set for tomorrow at 9:00 on the NBC Sports Network. Tonight is Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden; puck drops at 8:00 on the NBC Sports Network.

NBA Playoffs:
Conference Quarterfinals:
Game 7: Clippers: 82, Grizzlies: 72

Conference Semifinals scores:
Game 1: Heat: 95, Pacers: 86

Tonight:
Game 2: 76ers at Celtics 7:00 TNT
Game 1: Lakers at Thunder 9:30 TNT

In golf, Matt Kuchar won the PGA Players Championship at -13 by 2 strokes over Matt Laird, Zach Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Ben Curtis.

Because of her son Andre, one woman was inspired to start an art studio in Traverse City for people with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges. This studio is a place for people to come together and create works of art. MI News 26 Reporter Paula Jasper and Photojournalist Hannah Crouch have the details.

For More Info, Call 231-631-2477

NHL/Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals scores:
Game 7: Rangers: 2, Capitals: 1 The Rangers will take on the Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA Playoffs:
Conference Quarterfinals:
Game 7: Lakers: 96, Nuggets: 87

Conference Semifinals:
Game 1: Celtics: 92, 76ers: 91

In the PGA Players Championship Tournament, after 3 rounds, Kevin Na leads at -12 by one stroke.

To NASCAR, Jimmie Johnson wins the Bojangles’ Southern 500.

NBA Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals scores:
Game 6: Grizzlies: 90, Clippers: 88 (Series tied at 3)

Tonight:
Conference Semifinals:
Game 1: 76ers at Celtics 8:00 TNT

Conference Quarterfinals:
Game 7: Nuggets at Lakers 10:30 TNT

NHL/Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals:
Game 7: Capitals at Rangers 7:30 NBC Sports Network

In NASCAR, the Bojangles’ Southern 500 revs up tonight at 6:30.

After 2 rounds of the PGA Players Championship Tournament, Zach Johnson and Kevin Na are tied for the lead at -8.

Check out these pictures just in to the MI News 26 newsroom…

A semi/car accident occurred early this afternoon on M-55 between Benson and 33 Road near Cadillac. The semi rolled over in the accident, landing in a neighboring driveway. A witness told MI News 26 that it appeared the driver of the car and the people in the semi suffered only minor injuries.

Part of M-55 was closed for part of the afternoon due to the accident.

Wearing bras for a good cause. The 18th Annual Breast Cancer Walk and Run in Charlevoix is going on tomorrow. The event is being held in East Park. Registration starts at 8am and the event kicks off at 9, organizers said while the event has been around for a while, there’s a unique new aspect this year.

Now, the event organizers say that they have had a lot of support from the community and the local businesses who have decorated some of the bras and have put them up in their storefronts. If you would like more information you can head to WalkRunCure.org

NBA Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals scores:

Game 6: 76ers: 79, Bulls: 78 (PHI wins series 4-2)
Game 6: Celtics: 83, Hawks: 80 ( BOS wins series 4-2)
Game 6: Nuggets: 133, Lakers : 96 (Series tied at 3)

Tonight:
Game 6: Grizzlies at Clippers 9:00 ESPN (LAC leads series 3-2)

After one round of the PGA Players Championship Tournament, Ian Poulter and Martin Laird are tied for the lead at -7. The second round tees off today at 1 on The Golf Channel.

In NASCAR, the Bojangles’ Southern 500 starts its engines tomorrow at 6:30; check national listing.