Active Neighboring News: "Wall of Love", Wood Window Restoration, Spaghetti Dinner, Mighty Ukes, Etc.
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
April 19, 2012
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Our Active Neighboring Café has been rescheduled for Monday, April 30, 7-8:30 pm at Foster Community Center. The topic is Impending School Changes and special guests include Dr. Yvonne Camaal Canul, Interim Superintendent of Lansing Schools. See #4, below, for details. Here’s the scoop on activities this weekend and beyond:
ANC-Sponsored Events/Activities
1) Global Youth Service Day on 4/21
2) Wood Window Restoration on 4/28
3) Join ANC’s Team to Race for the Cure on 4/29
4) Active Neighboring Café on School Changes on 4/30
5) New Radishes, Radishes, Radishes
6) New Small Fruits for Your Yard on 5/12
7) Summer CSA Sign Up
Other Community Events
8) New Cork and Canvas: Ukulele & Musical Art on 4/20
9) New Spring 2012 Home Showcase on 4/21-22
10) The Land Grant: Art, Agriculture, Sustainability on 4/20-21
11) New Mobile Food Pantry on 4/21
12) Sokojikara on 4/21
13) Lansing Marathon on 4/22
14) New Wall of Love between Eastern students and Westboro, 4/23
15) Money Smart Week from 4/21-28
16) Homebuyer Education Classes from Franklin on 4/21+
17) Fenner Hosts Earth Day on 4/22
18)
Free Spring Home Maintenance Classes
19) Growing Fabulous Peppers on 4/26
20) New Spaghetti Dinner Supports Two Boy Scout Troops on 4/27
21) Celebrate World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day on 4/28
22) New Peckham Speaker focuses on Diversity on 5/2
23) New Green Development/Sustainable Habitat on 5/3
24) New Mighty Uke Day on 5/5
25) New Spiritual Foundations of Tai Chi on 5/6
26) New WIC Offices Closed on 5/8-9
Ongoing Offerings
27) New Tips from VanAtta’s on Timing Your Planting
28) Mid-Day Movies at the Library
29) LPD Online Crime Reporting
30) 2012 Hawk Island Tri-Registration
31) Quote of the Week
Your Friends at ANC
P.S. (Rewritten from several sources) Westboro Baptist Church (a hate group) is picketing Eastern High School in Lansing at 7:15 a.m. this coming Monday morning. School, faith-based and civic groups are building a Wall of Love” to provide a safe passage and buffer for pedestrian Eastern High School students and those students who ride CATA and walk up from Michigan Ave. This is an act of service to the students of EHS at the administration's request. See # 14 below for details.
Saturday, April 21, 10am-1:30pm, Hunter Park GardenHouse
This annual event encourages young people to address critical issues through community service. GYSD is the largest service event in the world and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries. In Lansing's Eastside we are celebrating our community through service projects in the Hunter Park GardenHouse. Together, youth and adults will be constructing Garden-In-A-Box kits, scale-appropriate vegetable gardens for beginner gardeners, painting Park Protectors signs to encourage environmental stewardship, cleaning up litter in the park and surrounding neighborhoods, and preparing local community gardens for spring. We need your help to make this day a success. Do you or your group want to join in the fun? Contact Kristina Adair at 517-999-3919 or kris...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
Wear work clothes and dress to be outside this day. Meet at the Hunter Park GardenHouse at 10am (parking available at Clifford and Marcus Streets.) After assembling, we'll divide into teams and projects and wrap up around 1:30pm. GardenHouse phone: (517) 316-0377
2) Wood Window Restoration (A Restoration Works Tour and Tutorial)
Sat. April 28, 10-11:30 am at ANC.
The next Restoration Works offering features Conn Allison of Looking Glass Studio, a specialist on preservation and restoration of historic wood windows and hardwood entryways. Join us for this very special workshop and learn how to preserve/restore your wood windows. As an added treat, you’ll also learn about stained glass installation! Call Maria at 999-3924 for further information and to reserve your spot!
3) 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.
4) Active Neighboring Café on Impending School Changes
Originally scheduled for earlier this month, Active Neighboring Café will be held on Monday, April 30, 7-8:30 pm, at Foster Community Center in Room 213. Facilitated by Vincent Delgado, this gathering will provide information to interested residents about the impending school changes, particularly as they impact Eastside schools and neighborhoods. In addition, we will focus on strategies for making the plan work and ensuring a successful transition for students, staff, parents, and the school community. Special guests include Dr. Yvonne Camaal Canul, Interim Superintendent of Lansing School District, representatives of the Eastern Alumni Group and PTSA, and others. Please join us for an informative and productive conversation.
5) Radishes, Radishes, Radishes!!
Radishes are in full force at the Hunter Park GardenHouse! We have 16 bunches for sale ($5 per pound). These are beauties coming in purple, red, and white, and they are really tasty too! Pick up at the Hunter Park GardenHouse this week: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm. Give Rita a call if you want her to save some for you, 999-3910 (Office) or 316-0377 (GardenHouse).
6) Small Fruits for Your Yard Workshop
Saturday, May 12, 12:30-2pm
Learn all about growing small fruits (raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc.) in your home garden. This workshop is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is welcome. To RSVP, contact Rita at 517-999-3910 or ri...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
7) Reserve Your Spot in the 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 residents on April 16, will open to returning 48912 residents 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
Other Community Events
8) Cork and Canvas: Ukulele & Musical Art
Friday, April 20, 6-9:00 p.m., Gallery 1212, 1212 Turner Street, Old Town Lansing
http://blog.lansing.org/2012/03/07/316/ (this is a nice article on the series)
Be an artist and have your first gallery showing! This Friday, as part of Mighty Uke Day, Gallery 1212 will host a special edition of their popular "Cork & Canvas" art series. For $25 you will have professional guidance and access to canvas, paint, brushes, and other art supplies to make a work of art to hang in the gallery for your showing. Ukuleles will be on hand as "models" or you can bring your own to paint a portrait of. BYOB of wine or other beverage and have a wonderful, creative time! Please call 517-997-1212 for a reservation.
9) Eastside (and beyond) Homes for Sale - Spring 2012 Home Showcase
The Ingham County Land Bank is holding its Spring 2012 Home Showcase featuring 20 of our totally renovated and newly constructed homes. The public open house event is scheduled for Saturday, 4/21 and Sunday, 4/22 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day. The flyer listing all the homes and a map for general location can be found as an insert in this week’s City Pulse or at our web site at www.inghamlandbank.org.
Featured homes on Lansing's East side are at 623 Lathrop and 1207 Prospect. Near by are 1201 Dakin, 326 Isbell, 1725 Donora and 1135 Shepard. Additional information about other Land Bank homes not open for the Showcase can be found in the homes and by visiting our web site.
10) The
Land Grant: Art, Agriculture, Sustainability
Friday-Saturday, April 20-21
Join the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University on April 20 and
21 for the launch of The Land Grant, a new residency program for artists
working around the topics of land use, food and urban development with a focus
on sustainability. Activities include a screening of the Greenhorns, town hall
discussion on food, farming, land art and the connections of sustainability.
All with music, food, drinks an indoor market.
Organized by Alison Gass, Curator of Contemporary Art
Friday, April 20:
107 South Kedzie Hall, Michigan State University Campus, 7 p.m. Severine Von Tscharner Fleming’s 2011 documentary film, The Greenhorns, examines America’s young farming community.
Saturday, April 21:
333 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing (former Barnes & Noble space)
3-5 p.m. Artists, activists and academics join a town hall meeting to explore what The Land Grant means for MSU.
3-5 p.m. Students for the Broad Art Museum present farming and sustainability activities for kids of all ages.
5-7 p.m. The former Barnes & Noble space on Grand River Avenue comes alive with local music and food and beverage purveyors selling their goods in an indoor farmers’ market.
Co-Presented by The Greenhorns and Michigan Young Farmers Coalition
Featuring: Amy Franceschini: Artist and educator, Fritz Haeg: Architect and artist, Severine von Tscharner Fleming: Farmer, activist & filmmaker, Alex Bryan: Independent farmer, Dr. Christine Geith: Director, MSU Global, Dr. John Warbach: Associate Director, Land Policy Institute, MSU Dr. Mark Wilson: Associate Director, MSU School of Planning Design and Construction, Dr. Laurie Thorp: Director of Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment, MSU
11) MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
City of Lansing HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
& the Mid-Michigan Food Bank ANNOUNCES the Distribution of FREE, fresh, non-perishable food items:
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Where: PENNWAY CHURCH OF GOD, 1101 East Cavanaugh, Lansing
Who can participate?
• The disadvantaged and vulnerable.
• Senior citizens on fixed incomes.
• Families/individuals with limited or low income jobs.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A VALID STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE
If you or someone you know must choose between buying food and filling prescriptions, please tell them about this important program. Participants should bring a box or bag to carry food, one distribution per household. For more information, call the City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department at (517) 483-4477
12) Sokojikara
Saturday, April 21 - Recharge at Sokojikara – a Lansing Community College Event.
A special event will be held Saturday, April 21 at the University Center on LCC's downtown campus to help participants develop their lives in the following areas: emotional and mental self-mastery, health and physical wellness, along with financial/legal and entrepreneurship subjects.
The full-day event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is called Sokojikara, a Japanese word that symbolizes the power within oneself. The harnessing of this power helps to overcome challenges and give courage to succeed against all odds as one transition’s through the various stages of life. Topics will include an emphasis on the importance of mastering emotional and mental processes beginning with a keynote address from WLNS anchor Jane Aldrich titled, “The Power of Happiness”. Author and speaker, Erika Oliver will then deliver “Happy Crap, A Guide for Tipping the Balance to Positive”. And later in the day, rounding out the topic of emotions, self-mastery expert, Jim Reed will present “Emotional Intelligence”. Finally, moving from emotions to mental sharpening, speaker and workshop facilitator, Angela Malloy, will help participants overcome limiting beliefs with an excerpt of her workshop, “I Can’t Do That Because …”.
Continuing the journey of balancing all of the aspects of ones life, the event will also focus on promoting physical health and wellness. Healing facilitator Sheila Cook will present an interactive session on “Polarity Therapy”, which focuses on balancing the life energy of the human body. Next, Therapeutic Writing Consultant and teacher, Holly Makimaa, will guide participants through, “Journaling for Wellness”, using the power of writing to heal.
The final category of topics for Sokojikara will center on Financial Wellness and Entrepreneurship. Certified Information Security Specialist Professional, Elaine Brandon will speak on “Internet Security”, which will cover specific internet threats and safe practices. Lorne Greenwood, SCORE mentor and chapter chairman of Detroit SCORE, will conduct a mini workshop titled, “Could I, Should I … Start My Own Business?, exploring the question of whether an individual is ready for entrepreneurship. And concluding the day’s panel, artist and real-life success story, Craig Mitchell Smith, of Craig Mitchell Smith Glass, will share his experiences as a Lansing-area entrepreneur.
This full-day event is only $59 and includes lunch and parking.
For more information, or to register, visit us at lcc.edu/ece or call us at (517) 483-1860.
13)
Lansing Marathon
Lansing is hosting its inaugural Marathon on Sunday, April 22. Not
coincidentally, the race is being held on Earth Day. For more information on the Marathon, how to
register or volunteer, visit LansingMarathon.com
14) Wall of Love Shielding Eastern students from Westboro’s Demonstrators
Westboro Baptist Church (a hate group) is picketing Eastern High School in Lansing at 7:15 a.m. this coming Monday morning (and then moving on to picket MSU and CMU.) This church is virulently anti-Semitic, anti-gay, anti-immigrant, and anti-Islam. They are well within their rights to spread their hate speech, as the Supreme Court has declared on multiple occasions.
Local school, faith-based and civic groups are building a “Wall of Love” all along Pennsylvania Ave (east side of street extending from Michigan to driveway at fieldhouse.) This safe passage corridor is intended to provide a buffer between the Westboro demonstrators and the students. Student walkers are being encouraged to walk on the eastside of Pennsylvania Ave. Students coming by car or bus will be dropped off at a different entrance than usual. Busses will be dropping students off at a location other than in front of the school and parents will be advised to drop students off at a specific location via robo-call on Sunday night. Organizers are calling for at least 150 adults to be a brick in the wall from 7 a.m to 7:45 a.m. this Monday.
15) Money Smart Week
April 21 – 28, www.moneysmartweek.org
Are you money smart? Join the 10th Anniversary of Money Smart Week, a
week of free financial education starting Saturday April 21. There are dozens
of free classes, workshops, and webinars available to those in the Lansing
area. For a full listing of sponsored events, visit: www.chicagofed.org/applications/msw_calendar/public.htm?campaign=9
16) 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.
17) Fenner Nature Center Hosts Earth Day
Extravaganza
WHO: Fenner Nature Center
WHAT:
Fenner Conservancy and the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club will be hosting
Earth Day 2012 in collaboration with 6 other MSU clubs and various other
organizations.
WHEN: April 22nd, 2012
Mist Netting - 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Guided Bird Walk - 8:00 am - 9:00 am; 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wildflower Identification Hike - 9:30 am - 10:30 am; 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Small Mammal Trapping - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Garlic Mustard Pull Challenge - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Interactive Presentations - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tree Identification Hike - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Pond Dipping - 11:00 am - 3: 00 am
Picnic for the Planet - 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm
Herpetological Survey - 12:30pm-2:30pm
WHY:
Celebrate the experience of Earth Day in the midst of nature.
On April 22nd from 7:00 am - 3: 00 pm, activities such as bird
mist netting, small mammal
trapping, pond dipping, wildflower identification hikes, herpetological surveys,
bird identification hikes, and tree identification hikes will be led by
university students and professionals. In addition to these activities,
the Master Gardeners will be kicking off our butterfly garden restoration, and
we are also forming teams to participate in our first annual Garlic Mustard
Pull Challenge! Interactive presentations about native Michigan animals
will be carried out for the benefit for all those who attend. This is a free
event for all, and if you wish to
volunteer, please sign up at www.mynaturecenter.org.
Fenner Nature Center is also the host site for “Picnic for the Planet,” The Nature Conservancy’s attempt to break
the World Record for most people picnicking in a 24-hour period around the
world. Those interested in being a part of the world record attempt are
encouraged to bring their own sack lunch with at least two food items and a
drink and a blanket.
PNC Bank's "Mobile Learning
Adventure" will also be onsite to engage young children with
interactive displays, kiosks, and take-home materials related to early
childhood learning.
Attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes to Fenner, if possible, in order
to reduce their carbon footprint as well as to gain easy access to the park as
the Lansing Marathon runs past the park and traffic may be an issue.
PRIOR REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED - visit our website www.mynaturecenter.org
for more details.
18) FREE SPRING 2012 CLASSES - Home Maintenance/Do it yourself
Presented by GREATER LANSING HOUSING COALITION
All Classes begin at 6:00PM. Call Bruce @ 517-372-5980 to register.
April 24th Thursday The Big Finish- aesthetic vs. functional appeal of finish choices *featuring Leslie Hart-Davidson*
April 26th Thursday Porches- Railing & Step Repair
May 1st Tuesday Deck Building 101- Do it Yourself!
*class held at LOWES 6821 S Cedar*
May 3rd Thursday Faucet Repair and Replacement
May 8th Tuesday Furniture Reupholstering
May 10th Thursday Tiling a Back Splash
*class held at LOWES 6821 S Cedar*
19)
Growing Fabulous Peppers
Thursday, April 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd.
Peppers are possibly the perfect plant. They can be grown in pots or
backyards just about anywhere. They can be sweet, hot, or something else
altogether. And, nothing satisfies quite like that first perfectly red pepper
straight from the garden. Join us for a workshop on the ins and outs of pepper
production. Everyone who attends this free workshop will get a selection of
pepper transplants to take home. Please pre-register by phone (517) 374-5700 or by email
to: ne...@southlansing.org
20) Spaghetti Dinner Supports Two Boy Scout Troops
Grab a delicious, quick and easy DeLuca's spaghetti dinner on Friday April 27 from 5:00 -7:30 PM and support a great cause. Join us at St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym 915 Alton in E. Lansing. Dine In and Carry Out options plus bake sale.
Your donation supports two local Boy Scout troops 180 and 293 as well as an amazing international Boy Scouting event, the Michigan International Camporee. www.micamporee.org
Suggested donations: Adults $8.00, Children $5.00
The dinner is sponsored by: Delucas Restaurant and Pizzeria, Dart Container, Crippen: Buick Pontiac,GMC Mazda, Volvo, Olive Garden: famous breadsticks.
The Michigan Camporee is the largest multinational Scouting event in North America. Thank you for helping our boys be part of this amazing event. Questions: JoAnne Neugent; jneuge...@comcast.net or 517-324-9898.
Hope you will have dinner with us. Jennie Grau, 517.484.5756
21) Celebrate World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day
Lansing will celebrate—along with many other cities, states, and 70 nations around the world—World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day at Hunter Park, 1400 E. Kalamazoo Ave (between Pennsylvania and Aurelius Rds.) on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 A.M.-noon. The founders’ objective for this annual event (always the last Saturday of April) has been to reach out, community by community, to raise awareness of these practices and the research affirming their many health benefits. Several area instructors are volunteering their time to lead different exercises drawn from the rich t’ai chi and qigong tradition. The gentle, flowing movements emphasize relaxation and attention, while fostering balance and coordination. The exercises will be easy to learn and adaptable to individual abilities.
The event is free, although donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of park rental. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. For more information contact Bob Teachout: reteachout @yahoo.com or (517) 272-9379
22) Peckham Series to feature Dr. Steve Robbins on Diversity and Inclusion
The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation will host its spring Speaker Series featuring Dr. Steve L. Robbins on Wednesday May 2, 2012 in a morning session 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and an afternoon session from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. Robbins will discuss the topic of diversity and inclusion, and emphasizes open-mindedness as a 21st century approach to inclusion and innovation in the workplace. In a meaningful, yet light-hearted way, Robbins challenges each of us to ask ourselves the uncomfortable questions, have real conversations and learn how to better respect and care for others.
Space is limited! To reserve complimentary seats, email eve...@peckham.org with the following information: *Number of seats, *Choice of Session *Name, phone number, and email address of contact person
For groups larger than 5, contact Scott Derthick at sder...@peckham.org.
The event takes place at Peckham Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing, MI.
23) Green Development to Create Sustainable Habitat Homes in Greater Lansing
For Information, contact: Dena L. Vatalaro, Development Director for Habitat for Humanity Lansing, at (517) 290-0258 or devel...@habitatlansing.org.
Habitat for Humanity Lansing will celebrate the beginning of a four-house “green” development on May 3, 2012. This development will utilize green building techniques and materials and alternative energy options.
Partial funding for these houses comes from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, Jackson National Life Insurance, a HUD SHOP grant, City of Lansing and local foundations, churches, and businesses. The land was purchased from the Ingham County Land Bank, a partner on many Habitat for Humanity Lansing projects.
Representatives from Jackson National Life and FHLBI have confirmed their attendance. Senator Debbie Stabenow, State Representatives Joan Bauer and Barb Byrum, State Senator Gretchen Whitmer, Mayor Virg Bernero, City Council Members, and Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing are invited to help celebrate the start of this project.
This event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 3 2012, at the vacant property at the end of Wayne Street which is east off of Aurelius Road, in Lansing. This collaborative kick-off event is designed to engage and educate community members on the issues of affordable/sustainable housing and neighborhood revitalization in an effort to build corporate and community awareness and involvement in the Greater Lansing area.
24) Mighty Uke Day
Mighty Uke Day (May 5 in Old Town Lansing) is just getting more fun-filled by the minute! In addition to the concert, movie showings, open mic, group strums, children's workshop and concert, and ukeulele museum - we now have an special art project as part of the Gallery 1212 "Cork & Canvas" series. (More details below.) Most of the activities on Mighty Uke Day are free; others have a modest cost. The full schedule, ticket ordering, and other information is available at: www.mightyukeday.com. Come one, come all - it's a great time for uke players and non-players alike!
25) Meditation and the Spiritual Foundation of T’ai Chi
This workshop will explore the tai chi tradition, including qigong and meditation. Simple movements will emphasize t’ai chi and qigong fundamentals, and will place our focus on inner work. In addition to its integral role in t’ai chi and qigong, meditation practice will include sitting, standing and walking. Part workshop, part retreat, there will be ample opportunity to practice the fundamentals of all three disciplines. Participants will learn how the inner arts help keep us physically fit and mentally and emotionally flexible and present.
Sunday morning will be devoted to the practice of Saturday’s work, plus discussion on how to meet the challenges of establishing a regular home practice, and navigating plateaus. This workshop is appropriate for all experience levels.
Date: Saturday May 5th 9:00-4:00 Sunday May 6th 9:30-12:00
Location: C. Weaver Physical Therapy Exercise Studio, 1720 Abbey Rd, East Lansing,
Cost: $110 (partial scholarships are available, please contact Bob)
Facilitator: Robert Teachout- retea...@yahoo.com Bob has 30 years experience in tai chi, qigong, and meditation. He has been teaching classes in the Lansing area and in workshops throughout Michigan for over 10 years. www.fullcircletaichi.com (517) 272-9379
26) WIC Offices Closed May 8-9
All Ingham County WIC Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9, 2012 due to an employee training. Ingham County WIC clients who need an emergency supply of infant formula can go to the local Salvation Army located at 525 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing. The Salvation Army will have a limited supply of standard formula and Ingham County Health Department Public Health Nurses will have a limited amount of the specialty formula. If you are due to receive benefits before May 8 please keep your appointment or contact the office at (517) 887-4326 to make other arrangements. The WIC office will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.
Ongoing Offerings
27) Tips from Van Atta’s on Timing Your Planting
Phenology is the study of the timing of recurring biological phenomena and their relationship to the weather. Here is some phenological gardening advice we've collected over time, and found on line. Please realize that even the best old wives tales and old farmers hints can be destroyed by a poorly timed frost or freeze, so be aware of the daily weather forecasts and plan and cover accordingly.
*Plant peas when the forsythia and daffodils are blooming.
*Plant potatoes when the 1st dandelion blooms.
*Plant, beets, carrots, cold crops, lettuce and spinach when lilac is in first leaf.
*Plant beans, cucumbers and squash when lilac is in full bloom.
*Plant tomatoes when lily-of-the-valley are in full bloom.
*Plant corn when apple blossoms start to fall.
*Seed your morning glories when maple leaves are full size.
*Treat for Japanese beetles when morning glory vines start to climb.
*Treat for Eastern tent caterpillars when crab apples start to bloom.
*Put down your crabgrass preventer when forsythias are in bloom.
28) Mid-Day
Movies (Free)
Capital Area District Library: Downtown Lansing, 401 S Capitol Avenue, www.cadl.org
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.
29)
LPD Online Crime Reporting
The Lansing Police Department launched "Online Crime
Reporting" capabilities. The new system offers Lansing citizens another
option to report specific, non-emergency crimes that do not require an
immediate police response and is designed to provide citizens with more
convenience in filing crime reports. The system can be accessed by the public
on LPD's website, www.lansingpolice.com,
and is available 24/7.
Certain criteria must be met for the use of the online crime reporting system:
• The incident must be non-emergency (does not require immediate police
response)
• The reporting party must be at least 17 years of age.
• No known suspect(s) or evidence.
• Not involve firearms/weapons.
• Not traffic crash-related.
Crimes that are eligible for reporting online include:
Burglary, Fraud, Gasoline Drive-off, Harassment, Identity Theft, Lost Property,
Shop Lifting, Theft, Vandalism, Vehicle Burglary
How to send LPD an Anonymous Tip:
If you have any information about a crime in the City of Lansing, you can send
an anonymous text message to 847411, beginning the message with LPD517, then
leaving the text. You can also a message with Crime Stoppers at 483-STOP
[7867]. Thank you for being vigilant in getting criminals off the street!
30) 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.
31) Quote of the Week
“Hope is not what we find in evidence, it's what we become in action.” Frances Moore Lappé
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
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!
--
Joan Nelson, Director
Allen Neighborhood Center
1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
517-999-3912