Active Neighboring News
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Happy Independence Day!
We have fireworks information, new food and farming workshops, summer safety tips from LPD, free concerts and activities for youth and adults. Also, are you aware of our new Eastside Walking Club? A version of what we have called Market Walk, it rewards walking with our Farmers Market Tokens. See #4, below for details and then join 48 of your neighbors who have already signed up us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to walk the Hunter Park Path!
Now, here are lots of fun offerings to fill the next few weeks:
- Flower Arranging Workshop 8/2
- NEW Food and Farming Workshops
- Preserving Your Harvest Workshop 8/9
- Become a Market Walker!!
- Take Root Garden Camp
- Receive a Garden-in-a-Box (free!!)
- Fruit Tree Project
- Raised Garden Boxes, Season Extension Kits & Seed Starting Kits for Sale!
- Gardening Yard Call Service
- Permaculture Design Certificate Course, 8/11-8/23
- NEW Planning an Event this Summer?
- NEW CATA closes for Independence Day Holiday
- Garden Explorer Club - Sign Up Today!
- Concert Series in the Park 6/11-8/6
- Concerts in the Courtyard
- LCC offering special summer seminar!
- Parks 5-Year Master Plan
- Magic Johnson Foundation and BCFI announce Scholarship Opportunity!
- NEW Attention Emerging Engineers!
- Are you a friend of the Lansing River Trail
- NEW Garden Project Annual Community Garden Tour
- NEW Building Sustainable Communities Through Effective Partnerships Workshop
- NEW Back To School Health Fair
- Lansing Roots Farm Workshop
- NEW Protect MI Child
- NEW Wood Chips for Parks
- Summer Crime Prevention Tips
- Adopt-a-Park
- Capital Region Community Foundation Grant
- Opportunity to Participate in Research Study!
- Crego Park Opens!!
- City, County seek applicants for community boards
- Urbandale Farm Stand Open Saturday!
- We're making a Just B Yoga Cookbook!
- CAHA announce Cooking from the Pantry
- Let’s Garden Lansing
- Lead Safe Lansing
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ANC-Sponsored Events
1. Flower Arranging Workshop
Saturday, August 2, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Hunter Park GardenHouse, $5-10 donation
Learn the art of flower arranging, and what flower varieties to grow for beautiful bouquets. Workshop led by Barb Laxton of Allen Neighborhood Center (She creates amazing bouquets!). To register, contact Samantha: gardenin...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org, 517-999-3910, or RSVP through the Facebook event
2.Allen Market Place's Food and Farming Workshop Series
Our July-November Schedule of Food and Farming Workshops is available for the asking. These free workshops are broken into two types:
Flash Trainings: Wednesdays, from 1-1:30 PM, 20-30 minute "flash trainings" will provide a quick and focused look at a single topic, conveniently timed to coincide with the Allen Street Farmers Market and farmer's busy-ness at this time of year.
Regular Workshops: Fridays from 1 - 3 PM, more conventional workshops covering a range of topics around improving food safety and business practices for farmers, food producers, or those interested in starting new food businesses.
For questions, to get the complete list, or to RSVP to any workshop contact Exchange Manager Neal Valley at: 517.999.3923 | Exch...@AllenMarketPlace.org
July Flash Trainings
July 9 - 1-1:30 PM - Resources for Building and Sustaining a Small Business by Kristine Ranger, Educator at Knowledge Navigators
July 16 - 1-1:30 PM - On Farm Food Safety - Hazard Analysis by Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Educator and Food Safety guru for Jackson County
Friday, July 25 - 1-3 PM - Starting a (Food) Business by Tom Donaldson, Regional Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center
3. Preserving Your Harvest Workshop
Saturday, August 9, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Hunter Park GardenHouse, $5-10 donation
Put those veggies, herbs, and fruits to good use! Learn different preservation techniques to get the most out of your garden. Workshop led by Johnny Bolan of Lansing City Market. To register, contact Samantha: gardenin...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org, 517-999-3910, or RSVP through the Facebook event.
4. Become a Market Walker (Or just a Walker)!
Another fantastic Market Walk season is upon us at the Allen Street Farmer’s Market. Throughout the Market season, participants can accumulate mileage and redeem them at the weekly Allen Street Farmer’s Market for tokens to be used for purchasing produce from farmers or vendors. Staffed walking sessions will take place twice a week at Hunter Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30-7:30 pm. If you are interested in participating this year, please stop by the Outreach Table on Wednesdays from 2:30-7:00 p.m. at the Allen Street Farmer’s Market to register for this season or just come to the park during one of the sessions. Please email Samantha at sama...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org for more information and to secure your spot. Note: Even if you are not interested in accumulating miles for tokens, come join us for a healthy walk in the park.
This season’s Market Walk is brought to you by a generous grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
5. Take Root Garden Camp
Now enrolling for summer 2014!
A summer camp for 5-10 year olds focused on gardening, nutrition, fun & exercise!
Games. Crafts. Gardening. Healthy Snacks.
Thursdays 10am-12pm at the Hunter Park GardenHouse, $20 per session
Session 2: July 10, 17, 24, 31
Session 3: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Registration is on a first come- first served basis, 20 youth per session. Scholarships available. To register, complete the registration form (available online, in the GardenHouse, and Allen Neighborhood Center) and return with payment. For more info, contact Youth Programs Coordinator: 517-999-3918, youthp...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
Visit: www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/gardenhouse/takeroot
6. Receive a FREE Garden-in-a-Box- We still have a few boxes left!
Attention Eastside Neighbors: Do you live within walking distance of Hunter Park? Do you have limited income, mobility, and/or gardening experience? You may be eligible for a FREE Garden-in-a-Box! Allen Neighborhood Center's Youth Service Corps constructs the 2'x2' garden box kits, and delivers them to the homes of Eastside neighbors, complete with soil and vegetable seeds/plants.
Apply today: www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/gardenhouse/youthservicecorps/#boxgarden
Paper applications available at Allen Neighborhood Center (1619 E. Kalamazoo St), and Hunter Park GardenHouse. For more info, contact Gardening Educator, Samantha: 517-999-3910, gardenin...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
7. Fruit Tree Project
Help us map Eastside fruit trees to minimize fruit going to waste!
Fruit Tree Project enables youth to learn fruit tree identification, mapping, planting, sustainable agriculture practices, harvesting techniques, culinary skills, and safe food handling.
Neighbors can register their fruit tree(s) to participate in the project (register here). When it is time to harvest, youth and volunteers will set out to harvest the fruit, and the fruit bounty will be divided into thirds between:
1) neighbor(s) who own or live near the tree
2) Allen Neighborhood Center’s weekly food pantry, Bread Basket
3) Youth Service Corps program to further youth members’ culinary skills development by utilizing the fruit in healthy snack recipes, and sold at their Park Cart concession.
Want to Register a Fruit tree?
Register online: https://docs.google.com/a/allenneighborhoodcenter.org/forms/d/1vpAfUmU2ZfW9SJ3ZuryjLtTorpXwz1J5rVEzfMGei8Y/viewform
8. Raised Garden Boxes, Season Extension Kits, & Seed Starting Kits For Sale!
Order your gardening supplies for spring. See the full catalog online here.
Printed copies of the catalog are also available in the Hunter Park GardenHouse & Allen Neighborhood Center.
Seed Packets for Sale
We also have a HUGE assortment of seed packets available, for just $0.50 per packet. More info on the available Seed Packets can be found here: http://allenneighborhoodcenter.org/gardenhouse/shop/
9. Gardening Yard Call Service
Attention Eastside Gardeners! Have a gardening problem you don't quite know how to tackle? New to gardening but not sure how to get started? We can help! Examples of services include: Identify plant diseases in your garden, Help plan the layout of a new garden, Help with soil testing, Pick out vegetables that work best for your yard, Show you how to grow and care for different kinds of vegetables. Call or email to schedule a yard call with Allen Neighborhood Center's Gardening Educator! $15 suggested donation. Contact Samantha at: 517-999-3910 or gardenin...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org
10. Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Now enrolling! This two week intensive 72-hour course will be held August 11-23, 2014.
The Hunter Park GardenHouse is excited to partner with Yard to Table Gardens to host another session of the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate Course this summer! We have more options for registration this year, and more outings to great projects in MI. There are several payment options to expand access to Permaculture training. Check out the link for more info: http://allenneighborhoodcenter.org/gardenhouse/permaculture/
- Permaculture Course base rate- registrants pay $575 for 72-hour course and materials.
- Scholarship rate- 3 spots available through application process. If selected for scholarship, registrants pay $375 for 72-hour course and materials.
- Eastside Neighbor rate- (3 spots available) registrants residing in the 48912 zip code pay $275 for 72-hour course and materials.
- Eastside Neighbor rate with 15 work hours - registrants residing in the 48912 zip code pay $125 for 72-hour course and materials and commit to completing 15 work hours at the Hunter Park GardenHouse by Oct. 31, 2014. Registrants must complete an ANC volunteer application, Background Check waiver, and orientation. If the 15 work hours are no completed by October 31, 2014, you will be invoiced $10 per hour that is incomplete.
Greater Lansing Community Events
11. Planning an event this summer?
Hunter Park is the second most utilized City park. The park has a great pool and splash pad, playground and walking path. To rent the pavilion contact Carol Monroe at 517 483 4276 or cmu...@lansingmi.gov.
12. CATA closes for Independence Day Holiday
In observance of the Fourth of July, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014. The holiday closure will affect all CATA services, including fixed-route, Spec-Tran, Redi-Ride, Connector, Rural Service and Shopping Bus operations.
Entertainment Express will conclude service early on Thursday evening. The trolley will run only until 11:30 p.m. with the last trip departing Grand River and Abbot for downtown Lansing at 11:12 p.m.
The Spec-Tran office will remain open on the Fourth of July from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only to accept reservations for rides that are scheduled to occur on or after Saturday, July 5. The phone number is (517) 394-2282 (CATA).
Customers may also access myspectran.org to book, review and cancel trips online.For further information, please contact CATA’s Customer Service at in...@cata.org or (517) 394-1000 weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
13. Garden Explorers Club-Sign Up Today!!
Celebrate summer on the first Saturday of the month with Van Atta's Kids Garden Explorers Club! The first Saturday of the month at 10am we'll have club meetings containing a project, presentation or program geared to elementary aged kids. Dues are $2 per meeting, and you do need to sign up ahead of time by calling 339-1142. You can pay on the day of the program. July is a Scavenger Hunt, August is Buzzing Bees, and September will be Get the Scoop on Worm Poop! Call ahead to save your spot! Parents don't need to pay, but we do need a parent per 2 kids, please.
Summer Hours, beginning Monday, June 30th:
Monday through Saturday 9am to 7pm,
Sunday 10am to 6pm
Call us at 517.339.1142
Find us at vanattas.com, facebook and twitter
Email us at vana...@voyager.net
14. It's Concerts in the Park Time!
We are so excited for this year's line up, we can hardly contain ourselves! This year we have nine outdoor concerts in neighborhood parks every Wednesday at 7pm beginning June 4 and running through August 8.
Concert schedule:
Lansing Concert Band 7/4 at 8pm Riverfront Park
Big Willy 7/16 at 7pm St Joe Park
Sea Cruisers 7/23 at 7pm Turner Dodge House
Orquesta Ritmo 7/30 at 7pm Frances Park
Frog and the Beeftones 8/6 at 7pm Davis Park
15. “CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD”
Acoustic Music Series – 2nd and 4th Summer Thursdays
Old Town General Store – 408 E. Grand River, Lansing
Sit back and listen to the finest in acoustic music from the state, region, and country in the greatsounding, beautiful, flower-lined courtyard behind the Old Town General Store. A portion of the
proceeds go to benefit music programs in our area schools and community.
All shows are at 7:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of June, July, August, and September. Tickets
$15, available in advance at the Old Town General Store or at the door.
July 10: Mike Skory & Lisa Bonotto - Mike is the long-time keyboardist for Root Doctor and cowrote
many of the band’s best songs with Lisa. A fun duo that will have you dancing in your seats.
July 24: Rachael Davis - One of our favorite area singers returns for this very special show. As
Susan Werner said, “We don’t have Eva Cassidy anymore, but we do have Rachael Davis.”
August 7: Elden Kelly Elden’s - trio blew away the crowd in the courtyard last year. A unique
blend of jazz with a broad range of music traditions from around the world.
August 21: Stella! Stella! is an all-women, American roots band from southeast Michigan
featuring Jo Serrapere, Jen Sygit, Laura Ann Bates, and Diana Ladio. Great harmonies,
musicianship, and songwriting.
September 11: Tim Grimm Songwriter, author, and actor, Grimm walks the fine line between
folk and country, while maintaining a strong footing in Midwest tradition.
September 25: The Springtails & The Ukulele Kings Performing a variety of songs from
standards to more recent pop and folk tunes and originals, The Springtails are Andy & Julianna Wilson singing and playing ukulele, harmonica, and pocket trumpet. The Ukulele Kings are an alluke
trio performing a variety of witty originals and covers.
16. Lansing Community College is offering a special summer Adult Bridge Program
Designed to help prepare adults of any age for a better college experience that leads to gaining skills
needed for today’s workplace!
An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, July 3rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm,
with lunch provided, at Capital Area Michigan Works! 2110 S. Cedar St. Lansing, MI 48910.
For more information contact us at (517) 492-5580, or email at lccad...@camw.net
17. Parks 5-Year Master Plan
The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department and Lansing Park Board will be holding public meetings for the purpose of considering goals for the 2015-2020 Parks 5-Year Master Plan. These meetings will focus on receiving public input on each goal of the plan. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster, Room 211 the second Wednesday of each month prior to the regular Park Board meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing or submit written comments to Lansing Parks and Recreation, Attn: Parks Director, 200 N. Foster Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912.
The remaining goals and meeting dates are as follows:
July 9 – Access to rivers and river management
September 10 - Create Parks Foundation
October 8 – Non-motorized trail use
November 12 - Diversify Recreational Opportunities
18. MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION AND BCFI ANNOUNCE THE KEVIN BIBBS LAMPLIGHTER SCHOLARSHIP
Kevin Bibbs was described as a Lamplighter, going from community to community lighting paths of hope by providing empowerment grants. The purpose of the Kevin Bibbs Lamplighter Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to deserving Lansing area high school graduating seniors that will allow them to also light paths of hope in communities through community service or business practices.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must be a senior in high school and meet the following minimum criteria for consideration:
• Completion of the Application provided
• Confirm acceptance to an accredited community college or four (4) year college and attend that institution
• Submit a copy of an official transcript - GPA of at least 2.5
• Submit two letters of reference
• Biographical summary
• Respond to essay question-no more than 300 words
AMOUNT
$1,000 to $2,000
DEADLINE: Packets must be postmarked no later than July 11, 2014
19. Attention emerging engineers!
2020 Girls summer technology camps are in session!
ITEC's 2020 Girls Camps are now being held during the summer at Foster Community Center.
2020 Girls is a week long STEM day camp geared toward girls ages 9-13. Campers will get to build their own robots, direct their own movies and design their own apps and video games!
Sign your student up now for our summer 2020 Girls camps!
Dates: Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 14 – 18
July 21 - 25 Location:
August 4 - 8 Foster Community Center
August 11 - 15 220 N. Foster Avenue
Cost: $25 for Lansing School District and Lansing Charter Academy students. Online registration available for this class. Click here! Want to learn more? Contact Program Coordinator Joe Hertler, at 517-708-4392 or jo...@iteclansing.org.
20. Are you a friend of the Lansing River Trail?
You are invited to our Kickoff Celebration
Monday, July 14, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
Clark Hill Law Offices
212 East Grand River, Old Town Lansing
Join us at 5:30 for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the Lansing River Trail, along with our mission to make it a cleaner, safer place to walk, run or ride bikes. Hear from Friends of Lansing River Trail President Kevin Shaw, meet the other board members and learn about the mission of this new group and how you can help. You will even be able to become a FLRT Charter Member at the event.
If you cannot attend but are interested in more information, please contact: fri...@lansingrivertrail.org
This event is graciously underwritten by the Wieland-Davco Corporation
21. Garden Project Annual Community Garden Tour
Thursday, July 17 5:30-8:00
Resource Center 2401 Marcus St.
Bus, Bike, or Walk! The tour is a choose your own adventure-style, as we offer a walk, bike, or bus ride (courtesy of Dean Transportations) through our network of gardens in the Lansing area. Choose the multi-modal transportation option that best suits you and your interest. Each tour will visit gardens in neighborhoods, on school grounds, tucked in apartment complexes, and many other surprising locations.
To kick things off, there will be a potluck and snacks at our Foster Park Resource Center (2401 Marcus St.), as well as a welcome from local organizations and partners. Show off your cooking skills by bringing a dish to pass or simply show up for a fun evening.
Tours will be leaving from the Resource Center by 6:00pm and returning around 8:00pm.
As always, anyone is welcome to join us!
We have limited space available for the bus, unlimited space for biking and walking. Please RSVP by calling 517-853-7809, or by e-mail at caro...@greaterlansingfoodbank.org.
Hope to see you there, routes will be shared in the next couple weeks!
For more information about the Garden Project, visit www.greaterlansingfoodbank.org/gardenproject
For up to date tour information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1468140843424400/
22. Building Sustainable Communities Through Effective Partnerships Workshop
Friday, July 25, 2014, 9 am – Noon.
Capital Area Michigan Works
2110 S Cedar St.
Free capacity building training. Your organization and its programs are a tremendous resource to the community, but how much does your community know about your program or how engaged is the community with your organization? Innovative and constructive partnerships between different organizations and interests often provide significant progress toward creating sustainability. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice strategies including “asset mapping” to help identify community resources and partners, tips on communicating effectively with current and potential partners, and ways of empowering community members to actively participate in building community. Trainer: Valencia Moses, Ph.D., MSU. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
23. Back To School Health Fair
July 26, 2014, 9am-12:00 noon, Southside Community Coalition,2101 W Holmes Road, Lansing, MI. Free Sports Physical will be available by appointment only for children 12 – 18. A parent must be present. Limited space, please call Ms. Yolanda, 517 394-3138 for an appointment. Also offering blood pressure check, Ingham Health Plan enrollment, and free Zumba class. Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Theta Rho Zeta Chapter in Partnership with South Side Community Coalition
24. Lansing Roots Farm Announces 2014 Workshop Series
Lansing Roots Farm will be hosting a workshop series for the 2014 season featuring range of topics on small-scale farming practices and techniques. All are invited to attend! Located in Mason, MI Lansing Roots is designed to help limited resource or historically under-served individuals begin successful market gardening and farming through an incubator farm setting.
Workshops are open to the public and donations are requested on a sliding scale from $5-15 (participants are asked to pay what they are able). Please RSVP to GLFB AmeriCorps Member Katie Kabot: 517-853-7806, ka...@greaterlansingfoodbank.org
Organic Integrated Pest Management
August 4th 6:00-7:30, Lansing Roots Farm 1084 S. Hagadorn Rd., Mason, MI 48854
Joe Riddle, MSU Integrated Pest Management Graduate Student will discuss the theory and practice of Organic Integrated Pest Management for small-scale farm operations. Joe will lead participants on a “farm walk” where he will identify diseases and pests and ways to avoid or treat them.
Ongoing Offerings
25. Protect MI Child – The Michigan Child Protection Registry was created by the Michigan State Legislature in 2004 as a do- not-contact service for Michigan families. The free registry will protect your family’s email addresses, instant messenger IDs and cell phone numbers from unwanted adult advertisements. Register at www.protectMIchild.com
26. Wood Chips for Parks - The Lansing Public Service Department is looking for neighborhood groups that would like to improve their neighborhood park by volunteering to spread safety surface material (wood chips) in their neighborhood playground. The Public Service Department will supply the surface material to groups who are willing to spread it in the playground.Interested groups should contact:Paul Dykema, Assistant Superintendent, Operations and Maintenance Div., Public Service Dept., 517-483-7674
27. Summer Crime Prevention Tips
Most vehicle larcenies are preventable. To help prevent them practice T.L.C.:
Take out your valuables – leave them home if you can, lock them in the trunk before your reach your destination if you can’t leave them home.
Lock your vehicle.
Close Doors & Windows – an open door or window allows a thief a quick and quiet way to enter your vehicle.
Organize a Neighborhood Watch – if you would like to learn more about how to improve your community with Neighborhood Watch, contact the Lansing Police Department’s Community Service Officer at 483-4469 or lpd...@lansingmi.gov.
Prevent bicycle and lawnmower theft by locking your bike to a stationary object. The best lock is a hardened steel u-lock. Make sure both wheels are locked and remove any accessories that can be easily taken. Keep you mower in a locked garage or shed. Record the model and serial numbers, and descriptions of your bikes and lawnmowers.
Don’t relax your home and yard security during the summer. If you are working in the yard, lock your house and garage. Learn how to “pin” your windows, which will prevent a burglar from forcing them open any further. Trim hedges to 3 feet for less. Use motion detector lighting at home entrances. When going on vacation contact the Lansing Police at 483-7665 to arrange for a Vacation House Check.
Operation Identification is a nationally recognized citizens’ burglary prevention program in use for over 30 years. The program marks your property with an id, inventories property and helps police identify and return stolen property. For more information conact Officer Elton at 517 483 6812 to get your Operation Identification decal.
Help Protect our Kids by observing Lansing Curfew hours. Curfew hours for children 12 and under: 10 pm – 6 am, 13 – 16 years old: Midnight – 6 am. During curfew hours those under 17 may not be on any public street, highway, alley, park, vacant lot or other public place. The curfew law helps reduce children becoming victims of crime, in addition to limiting the accessibility of children to commit crimes. Call 911 to report any youth disturbances after curfew.
Fireworks Safety Tips and Regulations Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Follow these safety tips when using fireworks: Never allow young children to play or ignite fireworks. Always have adult supervison. Parents don’t realize that children can suffer injuries from sparklers, which burn at 2,000 degrees. Never place any part of your body director over a fireworks device. Backup immediately after lighting a fireworks. Never try to re-light or pick-up a fireworks device that haven’t fully ignited. Never point or throw a fireworks at another person or property. Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in case of a mishap.
Fireworks Ordinance (1615.02) Consumer fireworks shall not be used in the City of Lansing without a license: 1. On any day except the day preceding, day of, and day after a national holiday. 2. Between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 am o the day preceding, day of, or day after a national holiday.
National Night Out 2014 is scheduled for August 12 If you are planning on participating this year, please plan on turning all necessary paperwork in by Friday, July 18, 2014. Please send any necessary Street Closrue-Noise Request Waiver Forms to Roxanne Estell in the Planning Department. Her contact information is: Planning & Neighborhood Development Deparment, Office of the Director, 316 N. Capitoal Ave, Suite D-1, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone: 517 483-4060, Fax: 517 483-6036, Roxanne...@lansingmi.gov.
28. Adopt-a-Park
As part of the Parks and Recreation city mission, promoting community leisure gives the department the ability to “enhance the quality of life through preservation of maintenance and parklands.” The adopt-a-park program supports this mission by giving Lansing the opportunity to become involved with the growth of city parks and neighborhoods. Creating community begins with initiative and contribution from citizens who understand the importance of natural care and development.
By encouraging and utilizing volunteers to show community pride we hope to have cleaner, safer, and greater used parks. We want neighborhood organizations, families, Boy and Girl Scout groups, and even businesses to be participants in the city wide program.
The City of Lansing’s Adopt-A-Park program aims to unite, support, and educate all people interested in preserving and maintaining our beautiful park system.
This volunteer program provides opportunities for volunteer groups to assist park staff and help keep Lansing’s parks and public areas safe, clean, and attractive. Under the supervision of the Adopt-A-Park Coordinator, volunteer groups “adopt” a park, or a portion of a park, and agree to complete certain service projects during one year. If interested in adopting a park, please contact Brett Kaschinske at 517-483-4042.
29. Capital Region Community Foundation Grant
The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department was awarded a grant through the Capital Region Community Foundation Community Improvement Capacity Building program to purchase a volunteer landscape tool trailer and tools. This grant will allow the Parks Department to purchase and stock a tool trailer with rakes, clippers, shovels, wheelbarrows and various small hand tools. Community volunteer groups and neighborhood associations wishing to assist the Parks Department with bettering our community through park clean-up projects and neighborhood beautification projects will be provided access to this invaluable resource. The trailer will be taken to the designated site and will remain on the site for the duration of the project. The Parks Department believes having the necessary equipment available to the community will assist with making all projects easier and very successful. The Volunteer Landscape Tool Trailer will be in operation beginning in July 2014. If any group is interested in organizing a community project, please contact Brett Kaschinske at 517-483-4042.
30. Opportunity to Participate in a Research Study of Medicaid Expansion in Michigan
On April 1st, the State of Michigan implemented a state-wide Medicaid Expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP). We are conducting a research study exploring peoples’ experiences and perceptions with accessing health care, to help inform how this expansion is being implemented. The study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Linda Hunt, of the Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
We are seeking volunteers over age 18 to participate in hour-long interviews to discuss the HMP Medicaid Expansion, and how it might impact access to healthcare. You do not need to have any previous knowledge about Medicaid or HMP to participate. As a token of our appreciation for your participation, we will provide you a $25 gift card to a local grocery store. To see if you are eligible to participate, please contact Kristan Elwell or Allison Baker at (517) 884-0418.
31. CREGO PARK OPENS!
The City of Lansing Parks Department is pleased to announce the opening of Crego Park! The City received a Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant in the amount of $500,000 with a local match of $250,000, for the development of Crego Park. Crego Park is the City’s largest park at 200 acres. The park entrance is located east of Aurelius Road off of Mt. Hope Road on Fidelity Road (across from Evergreen Cemetery). This wonderful park boasts a 15 acre lake within the park which was recently stocked with Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill and Crappie. Along with Kruger Landing boat launch, which is located of Aurelius Road east of Potter Park zoo, an ADA approved accessible canoe/kayak launch has been installed on the lake. The launch allows one to board their watercraft from a wheel chair without the fear of tipping over. Other amenities include a parking lot for cars, car-trailer and busses as well as a fishing dock, shore watercraft launch, shore fishing locations, pathways, and a drinking fountain. There is also a 1/3 mile pathway connection from the parking lot to the River Trail. The park will be open from dawn to dusk each day and is a great new destination for family fun.
32. City, County seek applicants for community boards
Interested in public service to your community in a non-elected capacity? The City of Lansing and Ingham County continually have openings on a variety of advisory boards and commissions to which they appoint city and county residents to serve. At the city level, these include such boards as the Planning Board, Housing Commission, Community Corrections Board, and Downtown Lansing Inc Board. At the county, examples include the Parks Commission, Potter Park Zoo Board, Animal Control Advisory Board, and Board of Health. Information on City appointments can be found at http://www.lansingmi.gov/Get_Involved (contact Joe McDonald at 517-483-4141 or joe.mc...@lansingmi.gov with questions or to apply) while information on County appointments can be found at http://bc.ingham.org/AppointedBoardsandCommissions.aspx (contact Becky Bennett at 517-676-7200 or bben...@ingham.org with questions or to apply).
33. Urbandale Farm Stand Open on Saturday!
Join us at the Urbandale Farm Stand, Saturdays in June-September (except holiday weekends). We are located in the 700 block of S Hayford Ave and offer fresh produce for sale from 10am-2pm. We also have volunteer opportunities available! Contact us for more information: 999-3916
34. We’re making a Just B Yoga cookbook!
Just B Yoga is a community being built one bite at a time.
- Healthy, fresh food should be affordable and accessible, just as we believe about yoga. Because food is yoga. Nothing creates connection for people more than food. Whole foods create whole-body health and wholesome connections.
- Food can plant the seed for positive community growth. Imagine more time talking with each other, sharing and laughing whether in the garden, in the kitchen or at the dinner table.
- Mindful. Present.
- The Just B Yoga community has grown, cooked and shared on shoestring budgets.
- Now we want to share with you.
- Help us build and nourish community.
- How do you do it? What are some of your favorite dishes?
- Submit your recipe TODAY!
- Keep an eye out for taste testing and cookbook pre-orders.
35. CAHA announces Cooking from the Pantry
We are pleased to announce the roll out of Cooking from the Pantry. Many families find it challenging to create healthy meals on a tight budget. This cookbook is intended to help people make the most out of foods that can be found at a local food pantry. These recipes and food tips have been compiled with help from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Mid-Michigan District Health Department, and MSU Extension. The Cooking from the Pantry Cookbook was produced by the Capital Area Health Alliance through the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Grant as well as the generous printing donation of ASAP.
The cookbook is available on the Alliance website at www.choosinghealth-caha.org/pantry_cookbook.php. Hard copies are also available. Please contact us at 517-347-3377 if you are interested in distributing some cookbooks to your constituents.
Natalie N. Gottschalk, P: 517.347.3377, http://capitalareahealthalliance.org
36. Let's Garden Lansing!
Let's Garden Lansing offers a variety of gardening workshops, classes, and events. For a full list of opportunities, visit www.letsgardenlansing.org.
37. Lead Safe Lansing
Make Lansing Lead Safe! Homeowners and property owners within the Lansing city limits may qualify for up to $8,000 for housing improvements in the Lead Safe Lansing program. Whether you own a home or you are in a rental unit, it’s important that your home is lead safe. Participation in the Lead Safe Lansing program can help you make your home lead-safe, family-friendly and improve the value of your property. If you are a tenant, call 483-4040 t see if your household qualifies for the program. Provide Landlord’s name and address, so they can be invited to participate. Rental Property Owners must: proof of ownership, be current on mortgage, homeowner’s insurance and property taxes. Homeowners must: Own and occupy a single-family home built before 1978. Have a child under six years of age living in the home or visiting regularly. Be current on mortgage, homeowners insurance and property taxes. For income guidelines and more program information, call: 483-4040 or visit www.lansingmi.gov/
38. Quote of the Week
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America."
-President William J. Clinton
Good Health is contagious; Catch some on the Eastside!
Here’s how:
Eastside Walking Club and Market Walk
Join us on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings, from 5:30 - 7:30 at Hunter Park for a facilitated walk. Those interested in redeeming miles for Allen Street Farmers Market tokens can becom members by contacting Samantha at sama...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org, or joining on-site.
Capoeira is a martial art created by slaves in the state of Bahia, Brazil during the colonial period and was disguised as a dance to avoid detection by their colonial masters. It is a lively aerobic art which incorporates live music and singing. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm at Pilgrim Church 125 S. Pennsylvania in Lansing, MI. Class fees are $40/month or $10 drop-in fee per class. The first class is free! Classes are also held on MSU campus, but location and times vary by semester.
Instructor: Kevin "Forca" Hendrickson, Phone: 517-290-5652, Email: hndr...@italcomputations.com
Just B Yoga Studio
Get rid of stress, increase muscle tone, and meet new friends. Yoga mats provided. Just B Yoga offers classes tailored for students 40+, XXL, and LGBTQ. $8 suggested donation. For class schedules and more information, please visit www.justbyoga.com or call (517) 488-5260. 106 Island Avenue
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is taught by Bob Teachout every Saturday morning from 9:00 – 9:50 am in Hunter Park. All levels of skill welcome. No charge.
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Featured Events
Introducing Allen Market Places Free Fall 2014 Food and Farming Workshop Series
Our July-November Schedule of Food and Farming Workshops is available for the asking. These free workshops are broken into two types:
Flash Trainings: Wednesdays, from 1-1:30 PM, 20-30 minute "flash trainings" will provide a quick and focused look at a single topic, conveniently timed to coincide with the Allen Street Farmers Market and farmer's busy-ness at this time of year.
Regular Workshops: Fridays from 1 - 3 PM, more conventional workshops covering a range of topics around improving food safety and business practices for farmers, food producers, or those interested in starting new food businesses.
For questions, to get the complete list, or to RSVP to any workshop contact Exchange Manager Neal Valley at: 517.999.3923 | Exch...@AllenMarketPlace.org
July Flash Trainings
July 9 - 1-1:30 PM - Resources for Building and Sustaining a Small Business by Kristine Ranger, Educator at Knowledge Navigators
July 16 - 1-1:30 PM - On Farm Food Safety - Hazard Analysis by Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Educator and Food Safety guru for Jackson County
Friday, July 25 - 1-3 PM - Starting a (Food) Business by Tom Donaldson, Regional Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center
The July-November series is provided with the support of MDARD (MI Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development) and LEAP.
Volunteer with ANC
Every program offered by Allen Neighborhood Center depends for its success on our wonderful volunteers. Please consider volunteering at the Farmer's Market, the GardenHouse, and in the Center. To sign up, please contact Arooj at: 517 999-3919 or at: volu...@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. Thank you!!
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