Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Here are resources, opportunities, and events that you might want to share with friends and neighbors:
1) Lansing Master Planning – Land Use on Feb. 23
2) Urban Gardener Certification Course begins Feb. 24
3) Moms: Earn Money in public health focus group
4) Seed Starting Workshop on Feb. 27
5) Youth Tennis Registration from Feb. 26- March 1
6 ) Chicken Out with MSU Extension on March 5
7) Build Your Own Rain Barrel on Mar. 6
8 ) At Everybody Reads in March – HerStories
9) Help for Children with Asthma
10) My Environment – Check out this cool website!
11) Energy Efficiency for Old Windows Workshop- This is a job for someone!
1) Lansing Master Planning: Land Use
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, Southside Community Center (5825 Wise Rd)
We invite you to discuss the planning issues that affect the quality of life in your neighborhood. These discussions are designed for the public to meet and talk with City staff and professionals. This session will focus on the topic of Land Use, giving citizens the opportunity to take an in-depth look at how the issue relates to the city as a whole. For more information email restell@lansingmi.gov.
2) Urban Gardener Certification Course
Back by popular demand: How to grow food in the shady lots and clay soil of Lansing’s Eastside!
When: Wednesdays, Feb. 24 – March 31, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Hunter Park GardenHouse
Description: Open enrollment has begun for the Spring 2010 Urban Gardener Certificate Program. The class is comprised of six consecutive sessions, held Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm Feb. 24 through Mar. 31. It is an introduction to basic yard and greenhouse gardening skills appropriate for high density, small lot neighborhoods like those on Lansing’s Eastside.
More information is available at Allen Neighborhood Center, or electronically by request from allisonb@allenneighborhoodcenter.org. Request and submit an application before this popular class is full!
3) Moms: Earn Money in Public Health Focus Group Feb. 22, 23, & 25, Evenings on MSU campus
Are you a mom with a daughter under 12 years old? MSU researchers want your opinions, and they’re willing to pay $40 for 90 minutes of your time! Choose which evening works for you: February 22, 23, or 25. During each 90-minute focus group, participants will view several public health messages. Researchers simply want to know what you think about them. If interested, please call Evan at 517-355-5162 or email perrau14@msu.edu.
4) Seed Starting Workshop at Hunter Park GardenHouse
One in a series of workshops offered over the next few months to prepare you for a successful gardening season!
When: Sat, February 27, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Hunter Park GardenHouse
Description: Get a jump start on the growing season! Linda Anderson will facilitate a hands-on workshop in which participants will learn seed starting techniques for maximum productivity in the garden.
For further information or to register, call Allison at 367-2468 or email her at allisonb@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.
5) Youth Tennis Registration February 26 – March 1
Be a part of the largest youth tennis registration effort across America February 26th – March 1st! Choose one of the dates below and join us as we celebrate tennis through fun games, activities, snacks, and prizes for all beginners and intermediate players ages 8-18. Take advantage of early registraton for the Todd Martin Development Fund NJTL and Local Excellence spring and summer tennis programs provided in cooperation with Lansing Parks and Recreation. The events are free, no registration is necessary, and equipment is provided. USTA will be at the Gier Community Center site along with the Court One site on Friday, February 26 to shoot footage to be used on ESPN Monday night during the Tennis Night In America professional women’s match. The attached waiver needs to be signed in order to use footage of minors.
Please call 517-483-4021 for more information.
Event Locations:
2/26 4-5:30 pm Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall Street, Lansing, MI 48906
2/26 6-7:30 pm Court One Athletic Club, 1609 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48906
2/27 1:30-3 pm Foster Community Center, 200 North Foster, Lansing, MI 48912
2/28 1-2:30 pm Southside Community Center, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI 48911
3/1 6-7:30 pm Letts Communmity Center, 1220 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48915
6) Chicken Out With MSU Extension!
For happy chickens, happy neighbors, and a better breakfast! Learn how to do it right!
March 5, 2010, 6:00- 9 :00 p.m.,
Location: Safari Room of the Potter Park Zoo, 1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing
To Register, call 517-676-7207/ Fax: 517-676-7288, or E-mail: cvernon@ingham.org
What’s All the Flap About??
Wouldn’t it be great to have a few chickens in the back yard? Fresh eggs, bug control, rich compost for the garden, and a chance for the kids to see where food comes from! So you go to the local farm store and buy some chicks. . . .
Now What??
Just like everything else, there is a lot more to raising chickens than meets the eye. • What should (or can) I feed them at different stages of life? • How do I keep them healthy and productive? • What should I expect from my chickens? • What about raccoons, cats, weasels, coyotes, skunks, opossums….how do I keep my chickens safe? • How do I manage the manure in a safe way that will not bother neighbors or harm the environment? • Can I get salmonella poisoning from my chickens, their manure, or the eggs? How can I reduce the risk? • What kind of equipment do I need to do this right?
Is it legal to do this in Lansing????
In October of 2009 the Ingham County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution allowing homeowners to the keep “up to five hens on one or two-family residential properties, under certain conditions, unless otherwise prohibited or regulated by local ordinances or private land use restrictions.
For more details about this resolution, visit: http://www.ingham.org/bc/BC/INDEX/2009/09-345.htm
7) Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday, March 6, MSU Plant and Soil Science Greenhouse
Register by Friday, February 26th.
The cost per barrel is $40. This price includes all the parts necessary for the basic construction of your barrel during the workshop and a copy of the instructions. Refreshments will be provided. To reserve your space in the workshop, send payment to:
Pat Merry, MGA CAC Treasurer
1739 Brookshire Court
Williamston, MI. 48895
Make checks payable to MGA CAC. Be sure to include your name, email, phone, and time preference (9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., or 11 a.m. – noon). Confirmation of your registration with assigned time slot and a copy of the instructions will be emailed to you prior to the workshop. Please identify your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for time slot assignment. For more information, email Carey Loveland at loveland@msu.edu.
8 ) At Everybody Reads in March
HerStories celebrates Women’s History Month on March 6, 13, and 20 with local storytellers and authors at 1:00pm, followed by free writing workshops at 2:30pm. March 27 at 4:00pm is the HerStories Benefit Show and Open-Mike. Everybody Reads, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, (517) 346-9900.
9) Help for Children with Asthma
Who is eligible for services?
· Children less than 18 years old with asthma
· Low-moderate income households in:
o Ingham County: EVERY ZIP Code within Ingham County
o Eaton County: Only ZIP Codes 48906, 48911 and 48917 within Eaton County
o Clinton County: Only ZIP Code 48906 within Clinton County
What is the cost?
· FREE
What help is available?
· We will inspect your home and install products to reduce asthma triggers and prevent injuries.
· We will provide any education that you may need to help reduce asthma triggers within your home.
Basic Products for EVERY Family Custom Products/Services for ELIGIBLE families
Outlet safety plugs, Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, Bed, pillows and mattresses, Gutter Installation/repair, HEPA vacuum, Cabinet safety locks, Dehumidifier, HVAC maintenance and repair, Door mats, Skid proof bath mat, Moisture control, Plumbing repairs, Fire extinguisher, Gun trigger locks, Minor roof repairs, Yard grading, Mercury-free thermometers, Trash can with lid, Carpet removal, Garbage removal, Plastic food containers, Smoking cessation kits, Flooring replacement, Lead-based paint cleaning kits, Nightlights and flashlights, Fans, Bathroom vent installation, Bush removal/landscaping, Green cleaning supplies, Pillow and mattress covers, Pest gels and baits, Foam crack sealant and caulk, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Outdoor play equipment improvements, Shower curtains, HEPA Room Filters, Mini-blind cord wind-ups, Step stool, Window air conditioning unit, Dryer vent repair/installation, Low-allergen furnace filters, Child safety gate.
Getting started is easy! If you would like an application mailed to you, just complete the information requested below and return this sheet by mail, fax or e-mail. You can also print an application online from our website at www.michigan.gov/leadsafe.
10) “My Environment”
Want to know about the quality of your drinking water, the status of brownfield sites or other environmental issues close to home? Check out the EPA’s website “My Environment” Type in any location and get the environmental info you need.
11) Energy Efficiency for Old Wood Windows
FREE Window Rehabilitation Workshop for Homeowners Conserve Energy and also Preserve Resources April 9-11th, 2010* and April 16-18th, 2010* – Kalamazoo, Michigan
This great opportunity to learn how to rehab our wonderful old windows submitted/recommended by Eastside Housing Advocate and Restorationist, Dave Muylle.
In Michigan, and throughout the United States, 20% of the housing was built before 1950, and a significant part of that housing stock has traditional wooden double hung windows. This may include your house or a family house or a rental property. Repairing wooden windows is a necessary skill for old house owners. With rehabilitation and a working storm window, old windows can be as energy efficient as new windows.
In an intensive three day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of repair and rehabilitation of traditional wooden double hung windows. Under the guidance of trained preservation craftspeople, trainees will work with traditional building materials and rehabilitate one complete window.
To request an application, call Sharon Ferraro at 269-337-8804 or email her at ferraros@kalamazoocity.org. The application must be received by: Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 5:00 pm – you will be notified that you have been accepted in the class by Friday, March 12th, 2010.
