Active Neighboring News: Hello Dolly, Film Festivals, Gardening, Jobs, Recycling and More
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
March 22, 2012
This Week’s Reason for Keeping Eastern High School Open
International Baccalaureate Program - Eastern is one of only two (2) Michigan high schools certified for the preK-12th Grade Schools Pathways Program. That has enabled Eastern to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program to high-achieving juniors and seniors. It provides challenging, college level courses not available in the regular high school curriculum. The popularity of Eastern’s IB program has grown steadily to the point where more than 700 students, including 22 out-of-district students, currently are enrolled in at least one of these advanced courses.
If Eastern were to be closed, IB officials have indicated it could be a complicated, lengthy, and possibly costly process to train all staff new to the IB requirements in order to certify Everett or Sexton for this project. In addition, taking Eastern off-line would jeopardize continuation of the fledgling IB programs at two of Eastern’s feeder schools (Post Oak Elementary School and Pattengill Middle School).
Please share this information with family, friends, neighbors and school board members. School Board members can be reached by calling Karen Potter at 517-755-1005 or emailing her at Karen....@lansingschools.net.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Lots to enjoy this weekend and in the weeks to come:
ANC-Sponsored Events/Activities
1) Position Opening at ANC - AmeriCorps “Visiting Gardener”
2) Energy Efficient Appliances – Get your Kill-A-Watt Gauge on 3/31
3) New In the GardenHouse- Composting, Summer CSA, Garden-in-a-Box
4) New Position Opening for Resource Development Coordinator at ANC
5) New Join ANC’s Team to Race for the Cure on 4/29
Other Community Events
6) New Hello Dolly at Eastern High School on 3/23-24-25
7) New Fortnight Film Contest
8) New Urban Farmer Mini-Grant due 3/23
9) 80s Flashback on 3/24
10) Build Your Own Worm Bin on 3/24
11) Garden Leader Training on 3/24
12) New Genessee Garden Co-Housing Tour on 3/25
13) New Delightful Programs at the Downtown Library
14) Family Clay Workshop on 3/30
15) New Lansing City Market Bunny Hop on 3/31
16) Uplifting Our Youth Summit on 3/31
17) New Art Scholarship Alert Exhibition opening on 4/2
18) First Friday 1-Year Anniversary
19) New Capital City Film Festival, 4/12-19
20) New CATA’s 13th Annual Health Fair on 4/12
21) New Recycle Rama on 4/14
22) New Breakfast with Bauer on 4/19
23) New Homebuyer Education Classes from Franklin
Ongoing Offerings
24) New A Brush with Kindness (from Habitat)
25) New LCC Dental Hygiene Clinic
26) Urbandale Farm Apprenticeships and More
27) Farm to Table Series at CADL
28) Lansing Marathon
29) New 2012 Hawk Island Tri-Registration
30) Knee High Naturalists
31) Asset Independence Coalition Offers Free Tax Prep
32) Quote of the Week
Your Friends at ANC
1) Position Open: Visiting Gardener, AmeriCorps member
ANC is excited to announce a summer AmeriCorps opening for a “Visiting Gardener”. This member will join us for a summer full of Eastside gardening: making ''yard calls" to neighbors who'd like help getting started growing a garden, trouble shooting and assisting neighborhood groups in starting special gardening projects, and providing useful information on local resources. (For a full description of job duties, log on to www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org.)
Member Benefits
A full time summer AmeriCorps member is expected to serve 450 hours from May 7- August 31. Members receive a $3,200 living allowance, $1,468 education award at the successful completion of the service term, and loan forbearance for qualified student loans. Cover letter and resume due Friday, March 30th.
Please send submissions to: Rita O’Brien, GardenHouse/Gardening Program Manager
C/O Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3910; ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
2) Energy Efficient Electric Appliances Workshop
A ‘Restoration Works’ Tour and Tutorial where home renovation, neighborhood revitalization and green technologies meet.
Saturday, Mar. 31, 10-11:30am; at 1619 E. Kalamazoo St.
Electric appliances are a big part of our life. Machines like air conditioners and dehumidifiers are important for keeping our homes healthy and comfortable. But, running these appliances takes energy, and energy costs money.
Using inefficient and damaged appliances in the home is expensive. Join us as we feature Sean Huberty, Lead Faculty for LCC’s Alternative Energy Engineering Technology program, for an interesting and fun presentation on energy monitors and energy efficient electric appliances in your home.
You may be eligible to receive a free energy monitor (Kill A Watt Gauge) for attending!
Look for all our exciting fall tutorials at www.restorationworks.org.
3) In the Hunter Park GardenHouse……
YSC's Garden-in-a-Box project, now accepting applications
This year's round of Garden-in-a-Box kits will soon be coming to the neighborhood! What is a Garden-in-a-Box? It's a 2'x2'x11' cedar garden box that is delivered, filled with soil, and planted with choice vegetables for free by the Youth Service Corps. Though these dimensions sound small, a number of last year's recipients agreed that it is a manageable size for inexperienced gardeners who want to get started growing their own food. We have a limited number of these boxes available, but limited or low-income Eastside neighbors living within walking distance of the park are encouraged to apply. To apply for a box, please complete an application by May 31st (available on-line, in the GardenHouse, and at Allen Neighborhood Center) and send to ANC. For more information, contact Rita O'Brien: 999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
Family Fun: Global Youth Service Day at Hunter Park
GardenHouse
Saturday, April 21 10am-1:30pm
Celebrate Global Youth Service Day with us and complete some exciting
projects in Hunter Park. We will be constructing Garden-in-a-Box
kits, making signs to encourage park cleanliness, and sprucing up local
garden plots for spring. Youth and their families are especially encouraged to
attend this event, which will include snacks, arts and crafts, and learning
about the importance of serving our community. To sign up, contact Volunteer
Coordinator, Kristina Adair, at kris...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or 517-999-3919.
Hunter Park GardenHouse Summer CSA
Interested in receiving fresh, local grown produce each week? Our Summer CSA will run for the months of June, July, and August. We have 20 shares available, with priority for 48912 residents. Enrollment will open to new 48912 members on April 16, will open to returning 48912 members on April 30, and will open to non-48912 residents on May 7 . The program is filled on a first come, first served basis, so hurry up and fill out an application when they are open to you. Applications can be found on-line, in the GardenHouse and at Allen Neighborhood Center. For more information, contact Rita O'Brien: 999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
Composting Workshop
Saturday, April 14, 12:30-2pm
Join compost enthusiasts who will show you how to turn your food and yard scraps into gardeners gold! Brendan Sinclair, from Student Organic Farm, will discuss vermicomposting, composting with worms, and Sarah Fillius will discuss various compost techniques and bin styles. $5 suggested donation. This workshop is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome. To RSVP, contact Rita at 517-999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
4) Resource Development Coordinator – Position Opening
ANC is seeking someone with well-developed communication, fundraising, and even construction skills to assist with securing resources (funding, material donations, volunteer labor) toward our two building projects-our two Restoration Works houses and the emerging Allen Street Food Hub. Call Joan at 999-3912 for details.
5) Komen Race for the Cure.
Join ANC’s Race for the Cure Team on Sunday, April 29th, in support of breast cancer services, research and awareness. (Note: 75% of money raised in mid-Michigan stays in mid-Michigan). ANC is starting to recruit members early in an effort to have a great team! We have a blast each year on this walk; a wonderful time is guaranteed! To sign up for Allen Neighborhood Center’s team go to: http:www.komenmidmichigan.org/ - click on register today, then click on join existing team and type in Allen Neighborhood Center! Please consider sponsoring a neighbor. We have many who would like to walk but can’t afford the $20.
Other Community Events
6) Hello Dolly at
Eastern High School
Quaker Productions proudly presents Stewart & Herman’s (Based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmakers) HELLO DOLLY!
Friday, March 23 at 8 pm; Saturday, March 24 @ 8 pm; Sunday, March 25 @ 2 pm
Jon Young Auditorium at EHS; $5 students and seniors, $7 adults.
7)Fortnight Film Contest
Registration Deadline: March 23 at 6 p.m., Entries Due: April 6 at 6:15
p.m.
The Fortnight Film Contest is presented by the Capital City Film Festival,
which takes place April 12-15th, 2012. You and your li'l buddies will have 2
weeks to make the best friggin' movie in the world, and win mad cash & high
fives in the process.
For registration, rules, prizes, and other information visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230119
8) Urban
Farmer Mini-Grant
Applications are due Friday, March 23
The Ingham County Land Bank Garden Program is offering mini grants to
individuals looking for entrepreneurial urban farming opportunities. There are
three $500 grants available this Spring.
Download the application and view grant guidelines, click here (http://www.southlansing.org/Portals/slcd/PublicDocuments/ICLB
Urban Farming Grant.doc).
Applications can be sent to jared...@gmail.com or
ML...@ingham.org.
Questions can be sent to those email addresses or by phone at (517) 580-8825.
9) 80s Flashback to Benefit REACH
You're invited to dance, celebrate, and help REACH expand into a new facility.
Who: Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, community members, business owners, 80s lovers and more. Plus, the popular 80s cover band Starfarm will keep the crowd rockin’ all night long! There will also be finger foods, a cash bar, big-hair station, video game room, poker and much more!
What: Second annual 80s Flashback Fundraiser.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - midnight
Where: The University Club, Henry Center, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing
Why: Who doesn’t love to party like it’s1989? Plus, all that big hair and acid wash will be for a good cause, helping REACH Studio Art Center grow!
Ticket Prices
Single tickets: $30.00
Couples tickets: $50.00
Student tickets: $15.00
10) Build Your Own Worm Bin at Fenner
On March 24th, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, learn how to “Build Your Own Worm Bin”. Worm composting, also called “Vermicomposting” is a great way to recycle kitchen scraps and reduce waste. Participants will construct their own worm bin and leave this workshop ready to create fantastic fertilizer that can be used on houseplants and in the garden. The cost is $30 for Lansing residents and $35 for non-residents. All supplies are included.
11) Garden Leaders Training
Saturday, March 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
12) Tour of Genesee Gardens Cohousing
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:00pm, 804 Bancroft Ct., Lansing, MI 48915
Curious about co-housing? Want to learn more about living in community in Downtown Lansing? Come to the Genesee Gardens Cohousing Tour and Informational Program Sunday, March 25, at 2pm!
We would love to show you our community and what we have to offer. We will soon have a room available for rent in our common house, and there are two homes for rent and two for sale on our block! Whether you are looking for your next home or just plain curious, we hope to see you Sunday.
Questions: email ggcoh...@gmail.com or call 517-282-6858
13) At the Downtown Capital District Library
Baby Llama
Storytime
Sunday, March 25, 2p.m.
Baby Llama from the book, “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” by Anna Dewdney. Plus, make a craft project to take home. Presented in partnership with the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition.
Toddler
Storytime
Wednesdays, March 28, 10:30a.m., www.cadl.org
Stories, songs, and activities for ages 1 through 3.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, March 29, 10:30a.m, www.cadl.org
Stories, songs, and activities for ages 3 through 5
14) Family Clay Workshop: Animal Sculptures at REACH Studio
Fridays: March 30 & April 13 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Families are invited to make animal sculptures together. The project will introduce basic hand building and glazing with an instructor. In each two week workshop, students will make one project. Clay, glazing and firing are included in price of workshop.
Adults: $30 each, children under 18 registering with an
adult: first child ($15), each additional child ($10). Every 3 children
need a registered adult. (Youth ages 14 – 17 registering without an adult pay
adult price.) See our website to register & learn more about other family
clay workshops.
**Learn to make teapots April 27 & May 4
15) Lansing
City Market Bunny Hop
Saturday, March 31, 11:00a.m. – 2p.m., Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Dr.
On Saturday, March 31st come and join the Lansing City Market for its
second annual Bunny Hop from 11:00am-2:00pm! Enjoy face painting, Lugnuts
Mascot Big Lug, Preuss Pets, Easter egg hunt, and lots of other free & fun
family activities! For more information, visit www.lansingcitymarket.com
or call (517) 483-7460
16) Dreams & Visions Manifested Presents’ Uplifting Our Youth Community Summit
Young Men of Stature (Lost & Found) Kick Off Series
Theme: “Transitioning Young Males to “Young Men of Stature”
9 am – 4:00 pm, Free, Saturday, March 31, 2012
Pre-registration
www.dreamsandvisionsmanifested.com or call (517) 882-1310
Free continental breakfast, lunch and fun activities
17) Art Scholarship Alert Exhibition
Lansing Art Gallery’s 28th Annual Art Scholarship Alert will open April 2 . More than 150 works of art from across Mid-Michigan will be displayed.
April 2 through April 27; Reception April 13, 7-9pm
119 N. Washington Square, www.lansingartgallery.org, (517) 374-06400
Art Scholarship Alert is a juried art exhibition and scholarship competition for grades 9 through 12. The program is designed to give recognition and financial assistance for outstanding art students, encourage artistic growth and to provide an opportunity to participate as artists in a professional setting.
Since 1984, Art Scholarship Alert has awarded over $80,000 to young artists to help further their creative endeavors. In addition to the portfolio competition, students at the senior level may apply for the annual $1,000 Sara Jane Venable Scholarship.
Spring Break Camp
April 2 through April 5
Young students will learn and experience creativity with trained artists in the professional setting of the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center.
18) First Friday One Year Anniversary
First Fridays is celebrating the one year anniversary of this great community event.
We would love to have you, the supporting businesses, to attend, give feedback, and brainstorm new and different ideas. Please feel free to invite other businesses that might want to participate, or even serve on the First Fridays Steering Committee. We’ll talk about a really cool community event … a community wide “scavenger hunt” How fun!
Monday April 2, 2012, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Capital City Grille (Inside the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol, 111 North Grand Ave. Lansing_
We will have appetizers, and drink specials …. maybe even a First Friday Martini!
RSVP to: LansingFi...@lansing.org. Or call: Jan Pfeiffer 517-377-1410
19) Capital
City Film Festival
April 12 – 15 (Thursday – Sunday)
The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) is a film industry showcase for
independent artists, created by Lansing filmmakers and cinephiles. The festival
celebrates and promotes filmmakers with an emphasis on Michigan-made, homegrown
talent. CCFF exposes attendees to engaging films, conversations, documentaries
and musical entertainment in a four-day festival taking place in venues across
Lansing.
Also new this year, your festival pass gets you entry into TEDx Lansing on
Friday, April 13th and includes a lunch voucher for some of the area's finest
food trucks!
For more information and links to ticket purchasing, visit www.capitalcityfilmfest.com/
or www.facebook.com/capcityfilmfest.
Please contact in...@capitalcityfilmfest.com with any
questions.
20) CATA Hosts 13th Annual Community Health Fair
CATA is hosting is 13th Annual Community Health Fair on Thursday, April 12 at the CATA Transportation Center in downtown Lansing. Please help us get the word out about this FREE event by publishing the attached information in your newsletters, announcements, on your website, Facebook, Twitter and event calendars.
Stop by and take advantage of the screenings and services being offered. Thanks for your assistance in promoting this event. Hope to see you there! 517.394.1100, cata.org
21) Recycle Rama
Recycle Rama will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012.
This wonderful community event relies heavily on volunteers. If you
are interested in helping, visit the Recycle Rama face book page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Recycle-Rama/159539094096411?ref=ts
Or go directly to the volunteer registration form at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=oosfg7iab&oeidk=a07e5l5gscnb02ace65
22) Breakfast
with Bauer
Message from State Rep. Joan Bauer
As you know, I sponsor a monthly “Breakfast with Bauer.” I’ve included
the schedule for the first half of 2012. I invite you to join me from 9 to 10
a.m. for a light breakfast and to share your thoughts and opinions. This is
also a great opportunity for me to update you about what’s going on in the
Michigan Legislature.
Thursday, April 19 at Flap Jack, 1601 South
Waverly Road, in Waverly.
Saturday, May 19 at Gone Wired Cafe, 2021
East Michigan Ave., in Lansing.
I look forward to seeing you soon! Please feel free to call my office at
(517) 373-0826 or email
me at joan...@house.mi.gov if you have any
questions or concerns.
23) Homebuyer Education Classes
Franklin Street Community Housing Corporation offers Homebuyer Education Classes one Saturday a month that satisfy the requirements of MSHDA, the City of Lansing, NSP, FHA and lenders for Down Payment Assistance and many mortgages. Upcoming dates are April 21, May 12, June 16, July 14, August 11, September 15, October 13 and November 10. We also offer night homebuyer classes.
In addition, we continue to provide Financial Management Class Series covering organizing, savings, budgeting, how to repair and/or build credit, debt reduction, consumer protection, banking, insurance and asset building for families that want to learn how to become financially independent, The next seven class series starts Thursday April 12 for consecutive Thursdays.
Please call 482-8708 for details and to register for a class that will give you the knowledge and confidence to be a savvy consumer and homebuyer.
Ongoing Offerings
24) A Brush With Kindness
A new Habitat for Humanity program that is designed to help homeowners in the Lansing area to make exterior repairs and improvements to their home. By using volunteers to do the labor there is little cost to the homeowner (just the materials needed). Repairs such as window repair, minor siding and trim repair, landscaping, clean up, brush removal, junk removal, door replacement, porch/stair/ramp construction and board replacement. For more information contact Ashley at 517-374-1313 x 21
25) LCC
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Through the expertise of dedicated student dental hygienists, licensed
dental hygiene faculty and clinic dentists, the Lansing Community Dental
Hygiene Clinic serves thousands of people each year.
Services offered include:
• Comprehensive Dental Cleaning
• Dental Health Instruction
• Fluoride and Sealant application
• X-rays
• Oral Health Screenings
For additional information about pricing or to schedule an initial appointment,
call us at (517) 483-1458.
After your initial appointment, a student will be able to schedule appointments
for you
The Dental Hygiene Clinic is located in room 107 of the Health & Human
Services building at Lansing Community College’s downtown campus. Please call
for directions.
26) Lansing Urban Farm Project (Urbandale Farm) Offerings
- Community Outreach Interns - Lansing Urban Farm Project (LUFP) is offering two unpaid community-outreach internships for summer 2012. Interns will work with farm staff to increase neighborhood/farm communication and interaction. Interns will help design and deliver informational flyers, help organize block parties and farm festivals, facilitate neighborhood conversations, coordinate neighborhood/farm projects, research Urbandale history, and assist both residents and farm staff with informal neighborhood surveys. Qualified applicants will have strong communication skills, an interest in community outreach, and enjoy working and talking with people. Community Outreach Internships will run from May 15-August 15th and will require a minimum of 4 hours/ week of on-site work on Saturdays, 10am-2pm (excluding Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend).
- Urban Farmer Internships
LUFP is offering three unpaid urban farmer internships for summer 2012. Interns will work with farm staff to plant, weed, tend, and harvest crops. Interns will help prepare for markets and farm stands, and complete other farm tasks. Interns will work alongside farm apprentices and may participate in educational discussions. Qualified applicants will have strong communication skills, a desire to work as part of a farm team, willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and the ability to perform a diverse set of farm tasks that will include lifting and carrying heavy objects (as much as 40 lbs at times). Urban Farmer Internships will run from May 15-August 15th and will require a minimum of 4 hours/ week of on-site work either on Wednesdays 8am-noon or Thursdays 8am-noon. If you or someone you know is interested in the internships
Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume with contact information to kris...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org by Monday, April 2nd. Be sure to specify if you are applying for the community outreach or urban farmer internships. Questions regarding the application process? Kristina Adair, Volunteer and Intern Manager, (517) 999-3919, kris...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
- Deadline approaching for Apprenticeship Applications
The Lansing Urban Farm Project (LUFP) will host three Apprentices at Urbandale Farm. Apprentices will learn how to start and run an urban farm and will acquire hands-on experience in growing and marketing produce. Apprentice graduates interested in starting their own urban farm will be assisted in finding land and planning for their first year, and all graduates can expect to receive support to integrate into the local food system. Learn more by attending the Apprenticeship Info Session tomorrow, Thursday, March 22 at 6pm at the Allen Neighborhood Center. RSVP: 517-999-3916.
27) 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.
28) 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
29) 2012 Hawk-I-Tri Registration Now Open
6th Annual Hawk Island
Triathlon, Sunday, June 3 at Hawk
Island County
Park
SWIM 400m, BIKE 16k, RUN 5k
This beginner-friendly multi-sport event is designed to
welcome and support people of all ages, sizes, and abilities as they venture
into the world of triathlon. It's also a great warm-up race for seasoned athletes
gearing up for the summer triathlon season.
The Hawk-I-Tri promotes outdoor recreational opportunities
in South Lansing, encourages physical
activity, and supports efforts that increase access to fresh foods and improve
overall community health. The event was recently commended for its efforts on
encouraging environmental sustainability and stewardship. In 2011, the
Hawk-I-Tri was recognized as the first “green” race of any kind in the state of
Michigan,
certified by the national Council for Responsible Sport.
For more information on the Hawk-I-Tri and how to volunteer or sponsor the
event, click here.
30) 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
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
“Today is a brand new chance…. “ Terry Link
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
Let's Garden Lansing
For a full list of "Let's Garden Lansing" workshops, classes,
and events, visit www.letsgardenlansing.org.
Upcoming topics include: growing a veggie garden, growing on an empty lot,
introduction on soil, seed starting, and spring planting!
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
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Joan Nelson, Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3912