Active Neighboring News: Eco-Photo Excursions, Garden Planning, Land Use Luncheon on ‘City Parks’ and More

Active Neighboring News

January 4, 2012

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Happy 2012!  Our wish for you in the coming year is that you find enjoyment in living in the connected and friendly neighborhood that is the Eastside.  We look forward to seeing you at the Market, at Restoration Works and GardenHouse workshops and tours; and at World Day at Hunter Park on June 9, for which planning has already begun!  In the meantime, here is what’s happening in the very near future:

1.    New: January Land Use Luncheon features R. Kibbey on Parks, FRIDAY

2.    New:   Gardeners Roundtable begins this SUNDAY

3.    New:   Everyday Digital January Course Descriptions

4.                Prostate Cancer Forum at Sparrow on 1/12

5.                NECESSARY on 1/13-14

6.    New:   Planning Your Gardening Year on 1/21

7.    New:   Eco-Photo Excursions on 1/21

8.               Garden Leaders Training beginning in January

9.               Rebuilding Together Applications due 1/20

10.             Recycle Old Meds on 1/28

11.             Survey/Gardening Needs of People with Disabilities

12.             Bea Christy Dinner on Feb. 10-Save the Date!

Ongoing Offerings

13.  New:  Land Bank Home for sale on Lathrop Street

14.            Are You Aware that…..

15. Snow Angels

16. Free Intro to Computers at MI Works

17.             Asset Independence Coalition Offers Free Tax Prep

18.             Mid-Day Movies (Free)

19.   New: Quote of the Week

P.S. If one of your new year’s resolutions is to volunteer or to get involved in the community, please consider calling Kristina, ANC’s Volunteer Coordinator, at 999-3919.  She’ll tell you all about the opportunities with our youth programs,  in the GardenHouse, or greeting neighbors and answering the phone at the Center.  Thanks!

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Active Neighboring News: Holiday Events (including CATA rides on New Years Eve), Recycling, Kwanzaa, and yes, Gardening!

Active Neighboring News

December 22, 2011

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This is the final Active Neighboring News of 2011.  All of us at ANC wish you a delightful, healthy holiday and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

1.           New: Holiday Drop in at REACH Studio on THURSDAY

2.           New: Special Winter Solstice Yoga on THURSDAY

3.           New: Advent House Christmas Breakfast on SUNDAY

4.           New: Trash and Recycling next week

5.           New: Wonderland of Lights – ongoing

6.                     St. Stephens Celebrates Kwanzaa on 12/26

7.           New: CATA encourages safe drive home on New Year’s Eve

8.                     CATA Service over the holidays

9.                     Prostate Cancer Forum at Sparrow on 1/12

10.                   Changes with ITEC’s Every Digital Classes beginning in January

11.         New: NECESSARY! on 1/13-14

12.                   Garden Leaders Training beginning in January

13.                   Rebuilding Together Applications due 1/20

14.                   Recycle Old Meds on 1/28

15.                   Survey/Gardening Needs of People with Disabilities

16.                   Bea Christy Dinner on Feb. 10-Save the Date!

Ongoing Offerings

17.         New: Are You Aware that…..

18.         New: Winter Activities Guide

19.         New: Snow Angels

20.                   National Parks Mystery Book

21.                   Winter and Holiday Safety Tips from LPD

22.                   Free Intro to Computers at MI Works

23.                   Asset Independence Coalition Offers Free Tax Prep

24.                   Mid-Day Movies (Free)

25.                   Quote of the Week

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Active Neighboring News: Uke Sing-along, Kids Clay Workshop, Concerts, Open Houses, and Safe Shopping Tips

Active Neighboring News

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

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