About this Event
We’ve gathered a panel of local experience providers to make the case for gifting differently this season — think soap-making classes, cooking lessons, and zoo animal meet-and-greets. The kind of gifts that don’t collect dust, can’t be returned, and honestly? Are way more fun to give than a gift card.
Whether you’re shopping for a hard-to-buy-for family member, a friend who has everything, or just looking for an excuse to explore what the 517 has to offer — this panel will send you into the holiday season with a game plan and a whole new appreciation for what’s in your own backyard.
Panelists:
- Danielle Hastings — Owner, Sylvia's Sudsery
- Regina Pericini — Food and Beverage Director, Bradly's HG
- Erin O'Rourke — Fund Development Specialist, The Potter Park Zoo Society
The Details:
- MSUFCU, East Lansing
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- 9-10:30am
- Coffee and light breakfast provided.
- Free to attend.
Come shop smarter, give better, and support the local businesses making the 517 a more interesting place to live.
As always, thank you to MSUFCU for being Grand River Connection's 2026 Presenting Sponsor!
Event venue & nearby stays
MSUFCU, 311 Abbott Rd., East Lansing, United States
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