Active Neighboring News: Mold and Mildew, 'Market Gardening', Parks and Rec Job Fair, Science for Everyone

[Joan Nelson]

Active Neighboring News

Distributed by Allen Neighborhood Center
Please forward to friends and neighbors!

For Restoration Works, Allen Street Farmers Market, Hunter Park GardenHouse, and other ANC News, check out our website at www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org

February 23, 2012

 Dear Friends and Neighbors,

 

Tonight is our MOLD, MOISTURE, and YOUR HOME Tour and Tutorial—7 pm here at ANC.  Also, please check out the upcoming offerings at the GardenHouse, including a workshop this Saturday designed for folks who want to grow food to sell at Markets.

 

ANC-Sponsored Events/Activities

1)                     Mold, Moisture and Your Home TODAY

2)                     Creating a Safe Neighborhood/Active Neighboring Café on 2/25

3)                     ‘Market’ Gardening on 2/25

4)                     Urban Gardening Certificate Program beginning 3/6

 

Other Community Events

5)                     Seed Starting Workshop on 2/23

6)                     Night Hike at Fenner on 2/24

7)                     Creative Tots Art Exploration on 2/24

8)                     Lansing Eastern Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on 2/24

9)   New           Summer Parks and Rec Job Fair on 2/25

10)                   Matt Bliton and Friends at Gone Wired on 2/25

11)                   Baldori & Migliazza at Moriarity’s on 2/26

12)                   First Ever Mid-Michigan Seed Exchange on 2/27

13)                   Science for Everyone on 2/27

14)  New          Free Rides from CATA on 2/28

15)                   Garden Planning with Google Earth/Sketch Up on 2/29

16)  New          Nominate Someone for Governors Award by 3/1

17)                   Garden Leader Training on 3/3 and 3/24                 

18)                   Eastside Souper on 3/3

19)  New          Community Organizing Workshop on 3/19

 

 

Ongoing Offerings

 

20)  New         Selection of Lansing’s Next Superintendent

21)  New         Request for Assistance from Greater Lansing Food Bank

22)                   Farm to Table Series at CADL

23)  New         Info from ITEC on Everyday Digital Classes

24)                   Lansing Marathon

25)                   Request from League of MI Bicyclists       

26)                   Knee High Naturalists

27)                   Teen Community Art Project

28)                   Parenting Group

29)                   A Habitat House for You?

30)                   Free Intro to Computers at MI Works

31)                   Asset Independence Coalition Offers Free Tax Prep

32)                   Quote of the Week

 

Your Friends at ANC

ANC-Sponsored Events

 

1) MOLD, MOISTURE & YOUR HOME.

Another  ‘Restoration Works’ Tour and Tutorial:  Where home renovation, neighborhood revitalization and green technologies meet.

Feb. 23rd, 7-8:30pm at Allen Neighborhood Center

Mike Allen, Environ. Health Specialist at Ingham Health Dept., (one of our favorite and funniest presenters) will talk about this important issue.  Watch for details in future Active Neighboring News bulletins.

 

2) Active Neighboring Café – Creating a Safe Neighborhood

Feb. 25, 10 am —12 noon at ANC

Creating a Safe Neighborhood is the focus of our next Active Neighboring Café.  Join us to hear what neighbors are doing to create an environment on their block or street that discourages anti-social and even criminal behaviors. Gather ideas for engaging newcomers and old-timers in your neighborhood and linking them to activities, resources, and one another (the ‘Neighborhood Ladder of Engagement’).  Learn about new and old communication tools, (e.g., Localblox) for sharing information and building strong connections. Hear from Officer Rich Ballor about LPD tools and resources.   Don’t miss this useful conversation.  For further information, contact Tom Curtis at 999-3924!

 

3) Market Gardening: Backyard & Community Gardening to Sell at Markets

Sat., Feb.25, 12:30-2pm at the Hunter Park GardenHouse

Learn what you need to get growing for selling at markets this summer. Discuss planting and harvesting plans, marketing strategies, and more. This workshop is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome. To RSVP, contact Rita O'Brien at 999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. 

 

4) Urban Gardener Certification Program

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm, March 6, March 20, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19

The Urban Gardener Certification program features 8 sessions of instruction in basic yard & greenhouse gardening skills appropriate for high density, small lot neighborhoods such as those on Lansing’s Eastside and the raised beds in Hunter Park GardenHouse.  Participants will have hands-on instruction as we plant and care for a garden together over the length of the program. The course involves eight classes in the GardenHouse and the Allen Neighborhood Center. This program is intended for beginner-intermediate gardeners. (For advanced gardeners, please watch for our Advanced Urban Gardener Series held in the fall.)

 

Applicants to the Urban Gardening Certification Program agree to:

• Commit to attending at least 7 of the 8 classes.

• Commit to 40 hours of volunteer staffing at the Hunter Park Community GardenHouse or, with advanced approval, at Eastside community gardening projects (with the bulk of the hours at the Hunter Park GardenHouse).

• Commit to assist, as time and energy allow, other gardeners on one’s facing block.

• Pay materials cost of $20/30/40*, due no later than at first class meeting.

*Enrollment space is limited to 25 with preference given to Eastside residents.  Cost of the class is $20 for 48912 residents, $30 for Lansing residents, and $40 for non-Lansing residents. 

To apply for a slot in the class, please complete the application form (available online and in the GardenHouse, and Allen Neighborhood Center) and send to ANC. Space is limited, sign up as soon as possible!! For more information, contact Rita O'Brien at 517-999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

 

Other Community Events

5) Seed Starting-Garden Workshop Series – February
Thursday, February 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Southside Community Center
Come learn about easy methods for giving your garden a head start this spring. In this free workshop, you will learn how you can start seeds yourself, when to start them, and what to plant. We will also discuss the best type of soil, containers, locations for your seedlings, and much more.
These workshops are free, and we ask that you pre-register by calling 517-374-5700 or by emailing ne...@southlansing.org

 

6) Winter Night Hikes (All Ages)
Friday, February 24, 6 – 8p.m., Fenner Nature Center, (2020 E Mount Hope)
Have you ever taken a stroll through the woods on a cold winter’s night? Join one of our naturalists for this special experience that explores astronomy, survival skills, nocturnal animal senses, owls and pioneer storytelling. After the hike, we will all gather around our campfire to drink hot chocolate or hot spiced cider. Cost: $5 per person, members free
http://www.mynaturecenter.org/

 

7) Creative Tots: Art Exploration for Preschoolers (from REACH)

We still have room! Make art at REACH & keep the mess away from home! Creative Tots sessions are for children ages 2-5 and a parent or guardian. Tots play and learn to be creative using tactile materials, small and large motor skills, and art supplies. They make anything from puppets to paintings to sculptures. It is a great introduction to the arts for your child. And, a way for you both to have fun and learn together. 

Sign up for our upcoming classes!
Session C: Feb 24 – Mar 23 (Fridays) 10:30 – 11:15

Session D: Feb 25 – Mar 24 (Saturdays) 9:45 – 10:30

Session E: Apr 13 ‐ May 11 (Fridays) 10:30 – 11:15

Session F: Apr 14 ‐ May 12 (Saturdays) 9:45 – 10:30

Register on our website HERE.

Tots sessions are for ages 2-5, with one parent (1 year-olds welcome at parent's discretion)

$25 for first child

$10 additional sibling (any age)

$5 additional sibling (any age)

 

8) Class of 2012 Inductees to the Lansing Eastern Hall of Fame

The Lansing Eastern High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 4:45 pm at a dinner to be held at the high school.  To order tickets contact Chris Barajas at 482-9866 or xdcba...@comcast.net.  The Lansing Eastern High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announces the Class of 2012 inductees:

·        Tom Agar

·        Jack Cawood

·        Nikki-Keyton-Radcliff

·        Candace Whitmore

·        1951 Boys State Championship Wrestling Team

·        1952 Boys State Championship Wrestling Team

·        Joan VanDervoort Snider

Inductees will be introduced to the public between the Eastern vs. Sexton boys and girls basketball games at the Don Johnson Fieldhouse following the dinner.

For additional information please contact David Panici, Athletic Director, Lansing Eastern High School at david....@lansingschools.net or 517-755-4255 or Sue Beekman Mills, chair, Lansing Eastern High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee at suem...@comcast.net or 517-332-5535.

 

9) LANSING PARKS & RECREATION SPRING / SUMMER JOBS FAIR 2012

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2012, 9:00AM – 2:00PM, FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER, 200 N FOSTER LANSING, MI 48912

This informational fair will highlight the hiring process and important upcoming dates for various summer jobs, including: SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS & ACTIVITY TEAM LEADERS, LIFEGUARDS, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, SPORTS COORDINATORS, UMPIRES & SCOREKEEPERS. Call 483-4277 for more information.

 

10) Matt Bliton and Friends Musical Performance

Matt Bliton & Friends (Jim Green, Linda Abar, Steve Springer, Rick Seguin, and yours truely on bass). Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 E. MI Ave., Lansing, Saturday, Feb. 25 starting at 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/events/332645443440673/?context=create

 

11) Baldori & Migliazza - One Time Special Engagement

Sunday, February 26, 2012, 7:00pm

Don’t miss Rock n’ Roll pianl legend Bob Baldori with special guest NY City Piano phenom Arthur Migliazza in Lansing’s newly remodeled Moriarity’s Pub.   Admission is FREE so come and get your seat early!  Moriarity’s is located at 802 E. Michigan Ave.

 

12) First Ever Mid-Michigan Seed Exchange 

You are invited to the first ever Mid-Michigan Seed Exchange! If you have extra seeds you’d like to share, or seeds you saved from your garden last year, or are looking to just meet some other gardeners, please join us on Monday, February 27th at 5:30 at the Greater Lansing Food Bank for a seed exchange.

 

A seed exchange is an event where gardeners bring seeds they have, label them and trade what they’ve got. It’s a great opportunity to try new varieties, learn about what grows best in our area, and foster seed saving and preservation of genetic diversity.

 

We will have small bags & cards for you to label your seeds, so all you need to bring are your seeds and as much information as you have about them. Please only bring non-hybrid seeds and be sure there was not cross-contamination if you have an open-pollinated variety you seed saved. No experience is necessary - we plan to have resources and experienced seed savers on hand if you want to learn more about seed saving.

 

13) Science for Everyone!  Community Book Club
The MSU chapter of Graduate Women in Science hosts a community book club as an outreach activity, and hopes to involve people of the Greater Lansing Area in a book club for anyone interested (i.e. not just scientists).  A listing for the group can be found at Meetup.com (http://www.meetup.com/ScienceBookClub/).  Bringing friends is encouraged!
Monthly meetings are held at Schuler's Books and Music in the Eastwood Towne Centre on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 pm.  February book: Remarkable Creatures by Sean B. Carroll. February 27th at 7:30 pm.  This book is available for a 20% discount at Schuler's, and can also be found at the Capital Area District Library.

 

14) CATA Announces FREE RIDES ON ELECTION DAY

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will offer free rides to customers presenting a valid voter registration card upon boarding.

All CATA services will provide free transportation during regular hours of operation to passengers who show the appropriate card.  For further information, contact a CATA Customer Service Representative at in...@cata.org or 517.394.1000.

 

15) Improving Your Garden Planning Using Google Earth & SketchUp 

Date: Tuesday, February 29, 2012

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Neighborhood Empowerment Center (Ingham County Land Bank) - 600 West Maple, Lansing, MI 48906

 

Learn how to utilize Google Earth and Google SketchUp to plan your garden quicker and more precisely than with pencil and paper.  The two programs are free from Google and can be run on most computers.  The workshop will take you through the steps from start to finish, while teaching you all the basics you need to know along the way.  Handouts will be provided illustrating each step for you to follow along throughout the workshop.  Participants are more than welcome to bring their personal laptops to follow along as well.  Free of charge!

 

To register or inquire further about this workshop, please e-mail Jared Talaga at jared...@gmail.com or call (517) 580-8825.    

 

16) Nominate Someone for the 2012 Governor's Service Awards – DUE MARCH 1

There are just three weeks left to nominate an outstanding individual, organization or business committed to service and volunteerism for the 2012 Governor's Service Awards! The Michigan Community Service Commission is eager to receive your nomination for one of eight awards to be presented in various categories reflecting the true diversity of volunteers in our state. For a complete list, visit www.michigan.gov/volunteer.

 

Do you need help with your nomination? Are you looking to make your nomination as thoughtful and complete as possible? We've got something that can help!  Check out the 2012 Governor's Service Awards Nominator Tip Sheet located online.  This Tip Sheet provides 10 helpful hints when developing and submitting a nomination for the 2012 Governor's Service Awards. We think you'll find it useful as you venture in to this process.

As a reminder, five finalists in each category, including the winner, will be recognized at the Governor's Service Awards celebration this summer. The nomination form is available on the Michigan Community Service Commission's website at  www.michigan.gov/volunteer. Nominations must be submitted electronically or postmarked by Thursday, March 1. A hard copy of the nomination form is also available. To request a copy, please contact us at (517) 335-4295.  For more information, contact Janice Harvey at (517) 373-4998 or harv...@michigan.gov.

 

17) Garden Leaders Training
Saturday, March 3 and 24, Foster Community Center, Room 213
If you're thinking about starting a new community garden, joining an existing garden, or want more info on how to be a coordinator, this training series is essential! Must attend all four classes to complete certification. Classes are 9 a.m. - noon, with an optional pot-luck lunch until 1 p.m. Presented by The Garden Project of the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Contact: garden...@greaterlansingfoodbank.org or (517) 853-7809

 

18) Eastside Souper

The Lansing’s Eastside Neighborhood Organization’s 32^nd Annual Spring Souper is Saturday, March 3, 2012,  4-7 pm, at Pattengill Middle School 626 Marshall Street Lansing Michigan 48912. Tickets are $5 per person, $3 Children under 14, Families of 4 or more $18. 

 

You can enjoy wonderful soups of all types, yummy desserts and much more.  We also will have an Adult and Kids only raffles along will a silent and live auction.   There will be special local celebrity soup servers as well.

 

It is a great way to warm up a cold winter Saturday.  Portion of the proceeds will go to a local charity. For questions and/or donations please contact Nancy Mahlow at 517-372-3249 or  nma...@yahoo.com or Denise Kelley at 517-484- 9109 or

 abcneig...@sbcglobal.net.

 

19) “Community Organizing & Direct Action for Nonprofit Organizations”

A Power of We Free Workshop

When: Friday, March 13, 2012 Where: Human Services Building, 2:00 – 4:30pm 5303 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI, Door #3, 2nd Floor, Conf. Rm. A

Nonprofit organizations are often in a position to impact policies and practices that

negatively affect the populations they serve.

Presenters:

Jessica Yorko, B.A., Environmental Justice Coordinator for Ingham County Health

Department.

MoReno Taylor, II is currently a Legislative Coordinator with the Michigan Association of Counties.

Emily Dievendorf is Director of Policy for Equality Michigan, where she moves issues of

priority to the Michigan lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allies community to the forefront of public policy.

Anika Fassia joined the Michigan League for Human Services as a policy analyst as part of the inaugural class of 2010-2012 State Policy Fellows from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

 

Registration begins at 1:30pm; advance registration is required. Please send separate registrations for each participant to powerofwe...@ingham.org

 

Ongoing Offerings

20) Selection of the next Superintendent of Lansing Schools

As I'm sure you know, the Lansing School District is currently going through a lot of change.  Probably the single biggest decision we have looming is who will be the new Superintendent.  This person will help guide our district into the future, and we truly need a community effort in order to find a dynamic leader.  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link below. 

Thank you for your time and helping the Lansing School District move toward a successful future!  Please share this survey with as many people as you can!
Sincerely,
Nicole Armbruster
http://support.lansingschools.net/survey.htm

 

21) Request for Assistance from Greater Lansing Food Bank

As many of you know the Greater Lansing Food Bank is merging with the Mid-Michigan Food Bank to provide more efficient and effective service to the greater Lansing area. We're really excited about the merger as we're moving more food, faster and better to people that need it. The Mid-Michigan Food Bank has been recieving  large donations of produce and dairy. However, they do not have enough volunteers to sort through the donations and prepare them to be delivered to those in need, which results in good food going to waste. A lot of food.

We need volunteers to help sort through the bins and organize the dairy and produce, occasionally re-bagging/boxing, sometimes checking expiration dates. We don't have a time set yet, but are looking to see which of the below times work best for people. We are looking at a shift on both Tuesday and Thursday, we just don't know which shift, yet.

If you can help, let me know what times would work best for you, once I hear back, we'll lock down a time and go from there.

Times - Tue. & Thu. 10:00 a.m.-noon or 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Location - Mid-Michigan Food Bank

Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you know more people that may want to lend a hand, please encourage them to contact me.

Alex Bryan, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator 517-853-7808

 

22) Farm to Table Workshop Series
This spring Capital Area District Library (CADL) is presenting a variety of lectures and workshops on farm to table topics. We are especially excited for AmeriCorps member John Bolan's three-part Herb Gardening series and Corie Jason’s presentation on Back Yard Chickens! For more details on this series and many more offerings, visit www.cadl.org/news/farmtotable.

 

23) New Everyday Digital Classes from ITEC

ITEC has new classes beginning in late February and early March.  For details, contact Sarah Szwejda, Program Manager, ITEC (Information Technology Empowerment Center), 200 North Foster Avenue, Lansing, MI  48912, (517) 708-4392, www.iteclansing.org

 

24) Lansing Marathon
Lansing is hosting its inaugural Marathon on Sunday, April 22. South Lansing CDA is proud to be a partner organization, especially since a significant portion of the 26.2 mile course will be on the south side! We're also proud that the marathon will feature many ecologically sustainable practices like locally sourced food and recyclable materials. Not coincidentally, the race is being held on Earth Day.

Race director Owen Anderson is dedicated to helping people get active, and he is hosting several free run/walk clinics in South Lansing.
• Mondays at 6 p.m., Owen leads a walking clinic for all ages, abilities, and experience
• Wednesdays at 4 p.m., Owen teaches a free running class for kids aged 7-13
• Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m., he hosts a running clinic.
All are held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 549 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing 48910.
For more information on the Marathon, how to register or volunteer, visit LansingMarathon.com

 

25) Request from League of MI Bicyclists

LMB is extremely pleased that the recently published Michigan State Rail Plan makes clear recommendations that bicycles need to be accommodated on Michigan passenger trains. LMB thanks the Michigan Department of Transportation for recognizing this need. We also thank all of our supporters who responded to our call to submit comments to the rail plan this past year.

We now are asking for your help again to ensure that these recommendations are acted on promptly. Please sign our petition urging Amtrak to implement roll-on bicycle service on all Michigan service routes as they have already done in other states.
SIGN THE PETITION HERE:
http://www.change.org/petitions/amtrak-superintendent-passenger-services-central-division-allow-bicycles-on-michigan-passenger-trains 

 

26) Knee High Naturalist at Fenner- Ongoing

“Knee High Naturalist” runs every Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm and every Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  Parents are encouraged to bring their children between ages 2 and 5 for an exciting playgroup featuring a different nature theme each week that will be explored with a hike, crafts, and a story.  The cost is $5 per child.

The first Saturday of each month, join our resident librarian from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm for “Nature Story Hour”.  Families are welcome to join us for a nature story geared towards 4-6 year olds followed by a craft and video.  Cost is free.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited for some programs. 

For more information as well as on-line registration, visit us on the web at www.mynaturecenter.org.  Or call us at 517.483.4224

 

27) REACH Teen Studio Community Art Projects, or CAPs, will work with 15 to 20 Lansing Area teenagers and local artists to design and fabricate public art for 5 or more selected places around Lansing. Using three hour weekly teen studio after school sessions at REACH Studio from October 2011 – June 2012, the teens will meet with Lansing area artists and solicit ideas for, choose, design and implement community art projects creating place-making art around Lansing.  For more information or to submit a proposal, call (517) 999-3643.

 

28) Parenting Group

Offered by The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

Lecture and Group Discussion each week for those with children of all ages.

Each Saturday, 10am - 11am, beginning January 21, 2012 (You can still join!)

Call to Register at: 517-372-9163

Where: Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, Conference room upstairs

1710-1712 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing 48912

 

29) Do You Dream of Owning A Home?
Habitat for Humanity Lansing is a housing organization with the goal of eliminating substandard housing. We build and rehab decent, affordable homes in partnership with local qualified home buyers. To be selected, you must be living in substandard housing, meet our income requirements, and be willing to help build your house and other houses that we are working on. Once your house is complete you buy it from us at ZERO percent interest mortgage. The mortgage payment is based on your income, keeping the home affordable for you! For more information call Ashley at (517) 374-1313 x 21 or visit www.habitatlansing.org

 

30) FREE Introduction to Computers
Every Tuesday, 2:30 - 4 p.m., Capital Area Michigan Works!, 2110 S. Cedar St.
Professionals from Career Quest instruct attendees in the basics everyone needs to be comfortable with computers.     

 

31) Asset Independence Coalition - Free Tax Prep and Filing
The Asset Independence Coalition is proud to announce free tax preparation services for the 2012 tax season. If your household income is $49,000 or less, they will do your taxes for you. If you are above that, they will show you how to prepare them yourself and e-file. All of these services are free. To schedule an appointment simply dial 2-1-1.
For more information, visit www.assetindependencecoalition.org or contact Amber Paxton at (517) 256-1466 or aic.mid...@gmail.com

 

32) Quote of the Week

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.  --Stanislaw Lec

 

Good Health is contagious; Catch some on the Eastside!

 

Here’s how:

 

Tai Chi in Hunter Park (preceded by Meditation) Tai Chi in the Park is taught by Bob Teachout every Saturday morning at 9:30 am., preceded by meditation at 8:45 am. Now that brisk weather has arrived, the group will meet inside the GardenHouse.  No charge!!  Note: No Meditation or Tai Chi class on February 4!

 

Friday Noon Stroll

Also, join us every Friday at noon for a Walk on the Hunter Park Path.  Bring friends, dogs, children, stories and become a part of this Friday noon tradition!

 

Gardeners Roundtable

Every Sunday, 12:30-1:30pm at the Hunter Park GardenHouse 

Are you suffering ‘gardener’s withdrawal’?  Missing the smell of green and growing things as you trudge across last year’s back yard vegetable garden, now covered with crunchy snow?  Come join us any (and every) Sunday at the GardenHouse to swap gardening stories, drink in the smell of soil and green plants, share ideas, tips, and occasionally seeds and plants.  Gardeners of any level of experience or skill are invited to wander on over for relaxed and informal conversations, leaf through our seed catalogues, and enjoy a cup of tea.  RSVP with Rita at ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or 517-999-3910. 

 

Free Community Yoga at Just B Yoga (For All Ages)
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm,  Just B Yoga Studio (106 Island Avenue)
Free weekly power yoga class for all levels!  Get rid of stress, increase muscle tone, and meet new friends. Yoga mats provided.  For more information, please call  (517) 488-5260  or visit http://justbyoga.com/classes/schedule/ or www.justbyoga.com

Winter Activities Guide
Looking for fun activities for the whole family this winter? Check out the Lansing Parks and Recreation Winter 2012 Activities Guide! Discover special winter events, find open gym/swim times, register for sports (all ages), learn a new culinary skill, and much more!

 

2012 Weekly Warm Up
The Community Partners in Health’s 2012 Winter Warm-Up is an entirely FREE program which offers resources for the development of positive habits of physical activity and healthy eating within one’s daily routine. The 8-week program provides tools, information and the support-network for you to do just that – all within your own community! Experts say identifying a positive routine and sticking with it for 21 days will initiate a “habit.” Why not make health and wellness your best new habit of 2012? The Community Partners in Health believe by working together we can and will move mid-Michigan communities toward being the healthiest in Michigan! 
View the program flyer at www.cphlansing.com/docs/2012WWU/12-6-11%20WWU%20Weekly%20Theme%20Calendar.pdf

--
Joan Nelson, Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3912