Active Neighboring News: Uke Sing-along, Kids Clay Workshop, Concerts, Open Houses, and Safe Shopping Tips
Joan Nelson
Active Neighboring News
Distributed by Allen Neighborhood
Center
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December 15, 2011
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
So very much to choose from during this busy and special season:
1) New Uke Holiday Sing-along on SATURDAY
2) New Free Homeownership Workshop on SATURDAY
3) Children’s Holiday Clay Workshop on SATURDAY
4) Sistrum Concert on FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5) Mobile Pantry on SATURDAY
6) Habitat Open House on SATURDAY
7) New Invitation from Joan Bauer on 12/19
8) New CATA Celebrates on the Buses
9) New CATA Service over the holidays
10) Fenner Offers Boy Scout Badge Workshops
11) Fenner offers “Winter Break Adventures”, beginning 12/19
12) New St. Stephens Celebrates Kwanzaa on 12/26
13) New Prostate Cancer Forum at Sparrow on 1/12
14) Garden Leaders Training beginning in January
15) New Changes with ITEC’s Every Digital Classes beginning in January
16) New Rebuilding Together Applications due 1/20
17) New Recycle Old Meds on 1/28
18)
New Survey/Gardening
Needs of People with Disabilities
19) Bea Christy Dinner on Feb. 10-Save the Date!
Ongoing Offerings
20) New National Parks Mystery Book
21) New Winter and Holiday Safety Tips from LPD
22) New Free Intro to Computers at MI Works
23) New We Love the Winter Sunshine at VanAtta’s
24) Asset Independence Coalition Offers Free Tax Prep
25) Swap old holiday lights for LED lights
26) Mid-Day Movies (Free)
27) Offerings from CADL
28) Quote of the Week
1) Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Holiday Sing-along
Saturday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sir Pizza Grand Café, 201 East Grand River, Old Town Lansing, http://www.facebook.com/groups/256534770353/
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/lansingukesgroup/
Looking for some musical fun and camaraderie this holiday season? Grab your uke, hitch up the reindeer, and sleigh ride down to Sir Pizza in Old Town Lansing (a block away from Elderly Instruments) this Saturday to spend a couple of hours with the nicest people you'll ever meet - the Lansing Area Ukulele Group. We gather once a month to sing and share songs and this get-together is our special Holiday Sing-along with all your favorite holiday tunes, an Ugly Christmas Sweater/Sweatshirt Contest, open mic, goodies, and more! Songs are available for download at our Yahoo Group link above (sign up to be a member if you aren't already); print them out and bring them along. All levels are welcome and if you don't want to play, just come and listen or join in the singing. It's a perfect way to ease the stress of the holiday season; we hope to see you Saturday . . . with bells on!
Ben Hassenger, Musician/Educator/Citizen of the World, 517-896-4025
benhas...@gmail.com www.benhassenger.com
2) FREE Homeownership Workshop
Saturday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. -
5:00 p.m., Center for Financial Health, 230 N. Washington Square Suite 203,
Phone: 517-708-2550
These monthly workshops help potential homeowners learn what steps to take and
which to avoid when purchasing a home. Professional speakers from the housing
industry will present information about money management and credit, getting a
mortgage, shopping for a home, and affordable housing and financing. This
workshop satisfies MSHDA requirements for HomeBuyer Education.
3) Children’s Holiday Clay Workshop with Tresse Roby
Saturday, December 17, 1:30 - 3:30 PM, $30. (members) or $25. (non-members)
At the Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N. Washington Square, www.lansingartgallery.org, (517)374-6400
Clay - Tint and coil your own keepsake box to hold special treasures: a perfect for a gift or keepsake. Students will create personalized wrapping paper and gift cards.
4) "Holiday
of Lights" Winter Concert
by Sistrum, Lansing Women's Chorus and LanSINGout Gay Men's Chorus
LanSINGout, Artisitic Director Doug Armstead, and Sistrum, Artistic Director Meredith Bowen, invite you to "Holiday of Lights," a winter concert celebrating our 9th year of collaboration.
December 16 and 17, 2011, 8:00 pm.
Dart Auditorium on the Lansing
Community College Campus
For more information see www.holidayoflights.org
Musical selections include traditional pieces from Randall Thompson's
"Frostiana" and untraditional arrangements of "The Holly and the
Ivy" and "Deck the Halls." The women will sing a rousing wassail
and pay homage to The Nutcracker. The men will add their usual flair to various
pieces including "Jingle All the Way." Also presented this year is
the Prairie Home Companion award-winning carol, "Carolers at My Door"
which will provide a poignant spot in the concert juxtaposed with a celebration
of making fruitcake. This concert is a must-see!
Tickets are available online at http://www.sistrum.org/ or from chorus members on a
sliding scale of $12 to $20. Tickets will be available at the door on a sliding
scale of $15 to $25. Children are admitted free. The concert will be ASL
interpreted and wheelchair accessible
5) Mobil Food Pantry
A project of City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services and Mid-MI Food Bank for disadvantaged and vulnerable, seniors on fixed incomes, families and individuals with limited or low income jobs. Bring state i.d. or a driver’s license and come to First United Methodist on Delta River Drive on Saturday, Dec. 17, between 9-11am. Call 483-4477 for further information.
6) Habitat for Humanity Lansing & Thrivent Builds 2011
Open House & Dedication, Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:00 p.m.
3301 Danbury Crossroad Street, Lansing, MI
For more information go to www.habitatlansing.org
7) Invitation from Representative Bauer
Please join me and Representatives Byrum, Meadows, and Senator Whitmer for a town hall to discuss efforts to reform Michigan’s No-Fault insurance system this Monday, Dec. 19. We will be meeting at the Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, located at 3181 Sandhill Road in Mason, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited for a briefing on Michigan’s current No-Fault Law and to learn about the reforms currently being considered by the Legislature. The evening’s panelists include Eric Hannah, Co-Executive Director and Director of Program Operations at the Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center; Laura Appel, Vice President for Federal Policy and Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association; George Sinas, Lansing attorney specializing in Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law; and No-Fault advocate Sue Barnhart. In addition to discussing how proposed reforms might affect Michigan’s citizens and how to get involved in advocacy efforts surrounding this issue, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session.
I look forward to the possibility of seeing you at what promises to be an informative, interactive evening. Please do not hesitate to contact my office at (517) 373-0826 or at joan...@house.mi.gov for more information.
8) SANTA CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS ON CATA BUSES
CATA continues its tradition of celebrating the holidays with the return of the Santa Free Rides program. Many families look forward to this fun activity each year when they can ride CATA buses for free when Santa is at the wheel.
“Each year we hear from numerous families who make riding with Santa part of their family holiday tradition,” explained Sandy Draggoo, CATA CEO/Executive Director. “Santa helped out on MSU’s campus last week and he was a big hit with the students. We are delighted to be able to offer this program across many of our services.”
Santa Free Rides take place between Saturday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Over the seven-day period, look for Santa on various fixed-route buses, the Entertainment Express trolley, Spec-Tran buses, and Delhi & Meridian Redi-Ride vehicles. For Santa’s route-by-route schedule, please visit cata.org or call CATA Customer Service at (517) 394-1000.
9) CATA SERVICE DURING CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, CATA will not operate services on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 or Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Spec-Tran office will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Christmas and New Year’s Day to schedule rides after Dec. 25, 2011 and Jan.1, 2012, respectively. The Spec-Tran phone number is (517) 394-CATA (2282).
On both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, fixed-route buses and Spec-Tran will end service early. All fixed routes that provide regular Saturday evening service will depart for their last trips no later than 6:15 p.m. The 10 routes that normally travel to the CATA Transportation Center (CTC) on Saturday evenings will depart the CTC for the last time at their regular departure time of 6 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. Routes 1, 8, and 9 inbound buses will also be en route to the CTC at approximately the same time.
Routes 20, 22, 23 will depart from the MSU/CATA Transportation Center at 5:45 p.m. and Route 26 at 6 p.m. All four routes will end service upon return to the MSU/CTC.
Routes 24 and 25 will depart from MSU’s Ramp 5 at 5:55 p.m. and 5:27 p.m. respectively and end service upon return to Ramp 5.
Entertainment Express will not operate on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
Spec-Tran rides will be scheduled only up to 6:15 p.m. on both days.
For route-by-route final fixed-route departure times, visit CATA’s Web site at cata.org or contact CATA Customer Service at (517) 394-1000. All CATA services will resume regular schedules on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 and Jan. 2, 2012.
10) Fenner to Host Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops
WHO and WHERE: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., 517-483-4224
WHAT: Staff counselors will be available to help Boy Scouts complete requirements for several merit badges in the next few months. Pre-registration is required, and more details can be found at www.mynaturecenter.org. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify. Additionally, Fenner staff members are qualified and excited to lead Cub Scout, Webelos, Brownies, and Girl Scout badge workshops as well. Leaders should call the nature center for more information.
WHEN: “Geology” Merit Badge
December 17, 2011, Noon – 3:00pm, Fee: $30 per scout
“Reptile and Amphibian Study” Merit Badge
January 7, 2012, Noon – 3:00pm, Fee: $30 per scout
“Weather” Merit Badge
January 21,
2012, Noon-3:00pm, Fee: $30 per scout
“Bird Study” Merit Badge
February 25,
2012, Noon-3:00pm, Fee: $30 per scout
11) Fenner Nature Center to Host “Winter Break Adventures”
Winter is right around the corner, and Fenner Nature Center is gearing up for this year’s Winter Break Adventures. These programs follow a different theme each day and showcase attributes of nature in winter.
On December 19th, we kick off the week with “Chill Out,” a day that focuses on how our animal friends survive once winter makes its debut. Participants will learn about insulation and hibernation through outdoor activities such as building shelters using materials from nature and hiking to find animal homes.
On December 20th the first annual “Fenner Animal Snow-lympics” will challenge kids to jump as far as a Snowshoe Hare, run as fast as an Arctic Wolf and compete against other cold climate critters that have awesome athletic abilities. We will investigate why these animals are such athletes and how that helps them survive the winter.
“The Great Migration” embarks on December 21st as we take a journey to learn about animals that hit the road as soon as winter comes knocking! Participants will find out how animals like Monarch Butterflies, Songbirds and Caribou travel great distances each year by taking part in a “Migration Scavenger Hunt.”
On December 22nd, we will learn how to track animals in the snow, identify edible winter plants, and survive in the great outdoors during Winter Wilderness Survival Camp!
These programs are open to children ages 5 and up and cost $25 per day for Lansing residents and $30 per day for Non-residents. Each day runs from 9:00am-4:00pm. Pre-registration and payment is required to secure a spot. Please call 483-4224 to sign up your child. For more information as well as on-line registration, visit us on the web at www.mynaturecenter.org.
12) Kwanzaa at St. Stephen’s
Umoja: Unity, Monday, December 26, 2011, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Community Church, United Church of Christ, 1007 Kimberly Drive Lansing, MI 48912 (Near the former AAA Building at Chester Street) (517) 484-2180
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Freya Rivers
**Light refreshments will be served!**
**Meet our new pastor**: Dr. Pamelajune “Pastor PJ” Anderson
FREE!!! All Are welcome!! For more information, please call (517) 484-2180
13) Prostate Cancer Education Forum at Sparrow Hospital
As a pre-Holiday Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Capital Area United Way, Sparrow Cancer Center, UAW Local 4911, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Black Men Incorporated of Greater Lansing, GLAAHI, and the Prostate Cancer Support Group of Mid Michigan have joined together to inform citizens of the Greater Lansing Area about prostate cancer, especially African American men who seem to suffer particularly from this disease. The forum will take place at the Sparrow Hospital’s St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw in Lansing on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Admission is free and it is open to the public. Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. There will also be prostate cancer literature and other health materials on display for the taking. Registration is required. The forum will feature an internist, a radiation oncologist, and a urologist, as well as prostate cancer survivors. Attendees will leave with an increased awareness about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, nutrition, and making an informed decision. Please see the attachments for details or call 517.203.5022 for more information or to reserve a seat.
14) Free Garden Leaders Training
Saturdays (Multiple Classes), 9:00a- Noon, Foster Community Center, Room 213
Come join area gardeners at the Garden Project's 2012 Garden Leaders
Training series. 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
program is essential! There are four classes on a variety of topics, on January
21, February 11, March 3, and March 24. All are on Saturday mornings from
9AM-Noon.
Presented by The Garden Project of the Greater Lansing Food Bank
Contact: garden...@greaterlansingfoodbank.org or (517) 853-7809
15) ITEC Changes
For January, the classes vary depending on the student's goals. If workforce training is the goal, then the "8-Week Session, January 10 to March 1, 2011- Tuesday/Thursday- 9:30-11:30 am" would be best.
If a quick overview of computer usage is the goal, for the student's own personal interest, then the "4-Week Session, January 9 to February 1, 2011- Mon/Wed- 6:30-8:30 pm" would be best.
We also offer a "Advanced 4-Week Session, February 6 to February 29, 2011- Mon/Wednesday- 6:30-8:30 pm that is an Introduction to Microsoft Office.
Students can register by calling us at 517-708-4392 or sending e-mail to ever...@iteclansing.org. Classes are offered at the Foster Community Center on Lansing's Eastside.
16) Rebuilding Together Ingham County
2012 Applications
Do you know a low-income homeowner
that is disabled or over 60 years of age and could use some home repairs or
maintenance? Rebuilding Together
Ingham County
is taking applications for the 2012 Rebuilding Day to be held April 28,
2012. The new application deadline is January 20, 2012. To
receive an application, call (517)
214-8356.
The following are the criteria for Eligible Applicants: own and reside in
an Ingham county home, property taxes are up-to-date, homeowner’s insurance is
current, income at or below $1,361 per month for a one-person household or
$1,839 per month for a two person household, homeowner plans to be in home for
at least two years, and unable physically and financially to complete the
requested repairs.
This is a great project that helped eighteen homeowners in
2011!
For more information go to http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/
17) Recycle Old Meds
Date: January 28, 2012, Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd
(between Jolly and Miller), Time: 9am-1pm, Free for Ingham County
Residents
Bring pharaceuticals to this special collection, instead of flushing
them or throwing them in the trash. Medications are being found in our
nation’s waters. Not flushing meds down the drain ensures they do not end
up in the drinking water or surface water.
18) Surveys to Learn about Gardening Needs/Interests of People with Disabilities
In 2011 the Garden Project of the Greater Lansing Food Bank
received a grant from the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition/Michigan
Developmental Disability Council entitled Including Our Neighbors (ION). The
aim of the program is to install easily accessible community garden beds or
facilitate other improvements to make community gardens more accessible for
disabled gardeners.
The Project brings together local community partners in an Advisory
Committee to coordinate and administer the grant. We would like your assistance
in distributing and collecting surveys to help us learn about the needs of
people with disabilities and their involvement in community gardens and other
activities. We are also interested in learning about ways you or your
organization may like to be involved in this Project. Any questions or comments
can be submitted to Anne Rauscher at the Garden Project by phone (517) 853-7809 or email
an...@thegreaterlansingfoodbank.org.
The Committee will collect surveys through January 2012, and will be
soliciting grant applications through February 2012. Please distribute the
following survey to anyone who would be interested in providing input on issues
of inclusion for people with disability in community activities. The survey is
available online at: http://svy.mk/vwpmJ8.
Or download a Word-formatted paper version of the survey here: http://bit.ly/w2Og2w
Inclusion Survey: Community Gardens and Activities
19) Save the Date: 25th Annual Bea Christy Dinner
February 10; Lansing Center; $16 per ticket. Call the Lansing Neighborhood Council at 393-9883 for details.
Ongoing Offerings
20) National
Parks Mystery Books
Mary Morgan, a long-time Lansing
resident just had the first in her series of children's mystery books
published, just in time to make the perfect gift! The
book introduces National Parks to children who may or may not ever get
there, and attaches a solvable mystery. It is geared for children ages
8-12. It has the endorsement of Rosa Thill, principal at Averill Elementary School
for the history and geography content, and it has the endorsement of a cub
scout leader for the positive components of scouting which are also included.
This one takes place in MI's Upper Peninsula
and is titled, "Stolen Treasures at Pictured Rocks". It is a fun and
easy read, but it is a page turner all the way through. Those who have read it
can't put it down, adults included. They are $7.95 plus
$.48 tax. Mary's website is: www.nationalparkmysteries.com
21) WINTER SAFETY TIPS/HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS from LPD
The Lansing Police Department would like to remind Lansing Citizens to use care and caution while traveling in these conditions:
· Plan ahead-Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. Slippery road conditions are not friendly to excessive speeds.
· Prioritize travels-Consider not commuting by vehicle for those travels that are not necessary.
· Prepare for immobility- Make sure you are prepared in the occasion you are stranded in your vehicle.
· *Make sure your cellular phone is properly charged, a battery charger is the vehicle is recomended.
· *Make sure your vehicle has proper emergency signals working properly (hazard lights.)
· *Equip you vehicle (trunk) with items such as (1) a shovel, (2) Snow and Ice Salt (3) Reflectors to illuminate around your vehicle (4) Dry clothes.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING SAFETY TIPS FROM LPD
· The holiday shopping season is under way and the Lansing Police Department would like to provide the citizens of Lansing with some holiday shopping safety tips:
· Shop during daylight hours. If you must shop at night be sure to shop with a family member or friend.
· Do not carry purse or wallet where visible to others.
· Carry proper identification. A cashier or teller that is doing their job properly will ask for proper identification when making purchases by cash or credit card.
· Be aware of your surroundings. Make sure to note where you parked your car in the parking lot as to prevent giving the appearance you are lost or confused.
· Don't carry large amounts of cash. If you must shop with cash make sure to carry small increments in different pockets.
· Don't carry too many items with you such as large packages that may obstruct your vision and gives focus to a thief of vulnerability.
INTERNET SHOPPING
· Use credit cards instead of debit cards. Federal Law sets a liability of $50 for unathorized charges on your credit card.
· When shopping online try and use only one credit card for ease of tracking your online purchases which will make it easier for you to track disputed charges with you credit card issuer.
· Keep a record of all your online purchases and double-check your online purchases with your credit card statement.
· Research websites that you are making purchases from. Most legitimate websites will provide a contact with a toll free telephone number that you can call and speak with a person.
· Never give out personal or financial information online, through the mail or over the phone unless you are 100% sure of their legitimacy.
22) 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.
23) We Love the Winter Sunshine at VanAtta’s
It's not often we get so much sunshine in a Michigan winter, and we're enjoying every ray we've had over the past week. The cold never seems so bad when the sun is shining. Today will be another great day to hang a wreath or garland, put up one more strand of lights, or take a brisk walk this evening and enjoy everyone else's lights!
Take Time to Order Your Holiday Centerpiece. Whether it's for your holiday table or as a thoughtful hostess gift, let Van Atta's design the perfect centerpiece for any size event. Call us at 339.1142 or order online today!
Winter Classes
Please pre-register for all winter classes and pre-pay if scheduled class has a fee.
· Saturday, 1/14 1pm-Make Your Own Hanging Grapevine Décor-Dennis Banning-Class fee $30-20 student maximum. Make and take home a unique and beautiful creation that can be decorated for any season and will last for years.
· Saturday, 1/21 1pm-Bonsai Basics-Mike Simmons from Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club-free. Mike will give a slide show presentation and information on the basics of selection and care of bonsai. Warning! This is an addictive “hobby” that can last a lifetime and cause hours of meditative focus and enjoyment!
· Saturday, 1/28 1pm-Creating a Terrarium-Brian Babiasz-Class fee $30-20 student maximum. Make and take home a mini landscape in glass. Fee includes materials, but you can opt to upgrade container or plants at time of class.
· Saturday, 2/4 10am-noon-Phragmites Workshop or Residential and Natural Area Landowners-presented by Mid-Michigan Stewardship Initiative-free-3 student minimum, 25 student maximum. Phragmites australis (often referred to as common reed, elephant grass or wild rice) is an invasive, non-native species which presents major challenges to the health of Michigan’s wetlands. Learn how to identify and control its spread.
· Saturday, 2/4 1pm-Your First Orchid-presented by the Greater Lansing Orchid Society-free. Basic instruction to the world of orchids, including selection and cultural requirements. You’re encouraged to bring in plants or pictures with your questions.
· Sunday, 2/5 1pm-Bonsai Soil Making-presented by the Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club-free to observe. If you’re interested in the art of bonsai, please join the Mid-Michigan Bonsai Club as an observer and see if you are interested in joining their group. The club usually meets the first Sunday of the month at 1pm.
· Saturday, 2/11 1pm-Growing Moth Orchids-GLOS-free. Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) are among the most popular house plants in the world. Learn how to keep them growing and producing blooms year after year. Bring in your orchid if you need help.
· Saturday, 2/18 1pm-To be determined
· Saturday, 2/25 1pm-Starting Seeds Indoors-Penny Schlarb-free. Learn how to successfully start seeds indoors to get a headstart on your season.
· Saturday, 3/3 1pm-Orchid Repotting-GLOS-free informational, fee for repotting. This is a hands-on workshop on how to repot an orchid. Learn how to pick the right potting media and pot type for your orchid. Bring your orchid and purchase potting media and pots from Van Atta’s if you’d like to repot with assistance.
· Sunday, 3/4 1pm-Bonsai Grafting-MMBC-free to observe. Learn techniques as you observe the club members graft bonsai they’ve brought in. If you’re interested in joining the MMBC, talk to one of the members at this class.
· Saturday, 3/10 1pm-Growing Orchids Under Lights-GLOS-free. Tropical plants normally get 12-14 hours of light each day, so how do you get that in a Michigan winter? Learn how to choose between the many different light options, the light needs of various orchids and what has been effective for our local growers.
· Saturday, 3/17 1pm-Selecting and Caring for Houseplants-Zandy Zweering-free. Houseplants bring beauty to our homes and help filter our air. Learn how to determine what kind of light you have in your home and what kinds of tropical plants will thrive there, and learn how to care for your new plant once you bring it home.
· Saturday, 3/24 1pm-Growing Tropical Lady Slippers-GLOS-free. Tropical lady slippers are very different than our native lady slippers, and can be easily grown indoors and are reliable bloomers. Learn the cultural requirements needed to keep these beautiful orchids happy year after year.
· Saturday, 3/31 1pm-Cold-Process Soap Making-Cara Ludlow of The Soap Shoppe-$30 class fee, $90 materials fee-6 student minimum, 20 maximum. Learn the basics of crafting cold-process vegetable and herbal soaps in this hands-on class! You will take home approximately five pounds of luxurious soap, a soap making kit and instructional materials. Please wear long-sleeved shirts and dress for the mess. All participants are required to purchase the class and materials. If you have taken the class before you are required to pay the full class and materials fee upon sign up and will be reimbursed, by The Soap Shoppe, after completion of the class if you re-used your supplies.
· Sunday, 4/1 1pm-Bonsai Repotting-MMBC-free to observe. Club members will bring in their bonsai and repot, so please feel free to observe and learn. If you are interested in bonsai please take this opportunity to see if you are interested in joining the MMBC. Club meetings are usually held the first Sunday of the month at 1pm.
Contact us at 339.1142 or vana...@voyager.net, Or
http://www.vanattas.com/
24) 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
25) Recycle your old holiday lights and
receive FREE LED lights!
Beginning on November 17, 2011 BWL residential electric customers
can exchange two strands of working incandescent holiday lights for two FREE
strands of energy-saving LED holiday lights while supplies last. The program
will end on December 2, 2011 or sooner if supplies run out. Bring a valid Michigan ID and a current BWL
electric bill to the address below. Limit of two strands of LED holiday lights
per household.
The LED holiday light exchange will take place at:
BWL Customer Service Center, 1232 Haco Drive, Lansing, M-F 8:00am-5:30pm
26) Mid-Day Movies (Free)
Downtown Lansing Library, Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m.
the downtown branch of the Capital Area District Library opens its auditorium
for adults to watch recent releases on the BIG screen. For more
information, call (517)
367-6363.
27) Offered by CADL at the Downtown Library
FREE Reading & Math Help for Adults
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, until Dec. 1. Drop in between 1-3 pm—no appointment needed.
Assistance provided by the Capital Area Literacy Coalition—“the reading people.”
CADL Downtown Lansing Library
401 South Capital, at the corner of Kalamazoo (One block West of CATA Bus Station)
FREE Homework Help for K-12
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays • 5–7 pm, until November 30
Students from MSU will be here for in-person tutoring in our Children’s area for grades K–12.
28) Quote of the Week
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on”. Attributed to Thomas Jefferson, though also to Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin?
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!!
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!
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
Special Winter Solstice Yoga at Just B Yoga
Thursday, December 22 from 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 22 is the Winter Solstice. Salute the sun, the community and your
own spirit with our specially yoga led practice of 108 sun salutations. We will
talk you through alignment and spiritual encouragement. You don’t even have to
keep count, the instructor will keep tabs on the progress of the group.
$15 w/reception to follow. Sign up on our website!
www.justbyoga.com
--
Joan Nelson, Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3912