FOREST HILLS, Mich.-- How does energy consumption affect the Great Lakes?

Students from Central Woodlands plan to answer that question during the Great Lakes Energy and Green Living Expo this Saturday, May 4.

With the help of four teachers and the Groundswell organization, sixth grade students on the Geek Squad Team will present a community-wide energy exhibition. The Geek Squad Team spent months researching energy, and is now working with community partners to inform and educate visitors on energy conservation and alternatives.

The energy expo will also feature alternative energy presentations by several organizations, as well as exhibits focused on incorporating "green living" into homes. The Great Lakes Energy and Green Living Expo will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at  the Central Woodlands 5/6 School, located at 400 Alta Dale Avenue SE.

Now’s your chance to get a meal while helping people with kidney disease.

On Thursday, April 11, Noodles & Company will donate 25% of sales at its Michigan restaurants to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.  To guarantee the donation, guests must mention the foundation or present a flyer when ordering.   The benefit runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all Michigan locations, including restaurants at  5070 28th St. SE in Cascade Township, 2289 East Beltline in Grand Rapids Township, and 5363 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo.

Guests can also donate $1 to be entered into the NKFM raffle.  The grand prize winner will take home a Kindle Fire e-reader; other prizes include free noodles for a year or a dinner for four.  All proceeds from the raffle will go to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

This is the fourth year for the benefit.

Join us in celebrating Michigan products with the Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge. Click HERE to download the bracket.

Each day we'll have four matchups, one from each bracket, as we go through some of our great Made in Michigan products.