Community events from around Greater Lansing | June 2018
Friday, June 1
Rummage Sale
June 1-2, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Redeemer Church (2727 W. Holmes Rd., Lansing)
For more information, contact the church office at 882-8000 or janhite@sbcglobal.net.
2018 Lansing Riverbank Traditional Pow-wow
June 1-3 at Lou Adado Riverfront Park, 201 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing
On Friday, Native American Educational Day starts at 9 a.m. for $5 per student. If interested in bringing your class or homeschooled students, contact Eva Menefee at eva.menefee@yahoo.com or 388-0916. Vendors will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public.
Portland Community Garage Sales
June 1-2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PortlandGarageSales. Shoppers may pick up maps of sales at Village Coin Laundry/Rivertown Tuxedo.
Rummage Sale by the Bag, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing
Items are placed in a shopping bag (provided) and you are charged $6/bag. All proceeds go to mission projects. Free parking.
Ingham County Animal Control Adopt-A-Fest
June 1, begins at noon at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
Volunteers and staff will stay at the Tiger Den Pavilion all day and night to adopt out the homeless pets from Ingham County Animal Control, provide low cost vaccinations and dog licenses. For more information, contact the shelter at 676-8370, visit www.ac.ingham.org or visit the shelter at 600 Curtis St. in Mason.
Knights of Columbus Council 788 to host Steak Fry
5-7 p.m. Columbus Hall, 5300 N. Grand River, Lansing
The cost is $10 per person. Proceeds are donated to various local and state charities supported by the Knights of Columbus. For more information, call 321-2209 or visit www.788.councilnet.us.
Michigan’s First Margarita Festival
5-10 p.m. Lansing Center riverfront, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
Tickets are on sale at bit.ly/18margaritafest. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Ingham County Animal Shelter.
Annual Dave Arnold Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot
June 9; RSVP by June 1. Capital Area Sportsmen’s Club, N. Canal Road, Lansing
Registration at 9:30 a.m., shoot at 10 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes all fees and lunch. To RSVP or for directions, call Marty Barnes at 569-2631.
June 1-20
Second Annual Capital Area United Way Diaper Drive
8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. June 1-20. LAFCU, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., Lansing.
Sorting party/delivery on June 21. Donations will be accepted at all tri-county LAFCU locations. You may also host a donation box in your office for your employees any time between now and June 20 (need not be open to the public). All donations will be brought to the United Way’s Marshall Street Armory on June 20 and will be sorted and delivered to participating charities on June 21.
Saturday, June 2
Recycle! East Lansing
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Abbott Center, 1400-1500 Abbot Road, East Lansing
All East Lansing residents are eligible to participate and are asked to bring proof of residency. Visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/RecycleEL to find details related to the items that will be accepted at this year’s event. Those interested in lending a hand can call 337-9459, send an email to cdesham@cityofeastlansing.com or sign up online at https://bit.ly/2Lon3RW.
Rummage Sale
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Redeemer Church, 2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing
For more information, contact the church office at 882-8000 or janhite@sbcglobal.net.
Friends of Okemos Library Fundraising Book Sale
9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3. Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road
An early sale for members of the Friends of Okemos Library will take place June 2 from 8:30-9 a.m. with the public admitted at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit the library. On June 3, all remaining books will sell for $4 per bag. For more information, call the library at 347-2021.
Lansing Non-Smoking Singles
9 a.m. Flap Jack Restaurant, 6927 S. Cedar St., Lansing
For more information, call Charlotte at 484-5802.
Portland Community Garage Sales
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PortlandGarageSales. Shoppers may pick up maps of sales at Village Coin Laundry/Rivertown Tuxedo.
2018 Lansing Riverbank Traditional Pow-wow
June 2-3. Lou Adado Riverfront Park, 201 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing
Vendors will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public.
Be A Tourist in Your Own Town
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participants may purchase a $1 passport from AL!VE, CATA Transportation Center, Celebration! Cinema, Studio C!, Zap Zone, Potter Park Zoo, Preuss Pets, NCG Cinema, Impression 5 Science Center, VanAtta’s Greenhouse, Lansing Art Gallery or either of the Greater Lansing Visitor Centers in downtown Lansing or on Grand River Avenue in East Lansing. See route maps and parking info inside the passport or at www.lansing.org/BATYOT. For more information, call 487-6800.
Discover Harris Nature Center during Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos
The Harris Nature Center will have free activities for visitors on this day. For more information, contact hnc@meridian.mi.us or 349-3866.
Lansing Liederkranz Club Open House
noon-6:30 p.m. Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Liederkranz Club. There will be live music and dancing from 1-5 p.m. You will be able to purchase German food and beer and there will also be a bake sale. Entry is free, donations accepted. For more information, call 882-6330 or visit Facebook: lansingliederkranz, inc.
Eldon Case Solo Show: Seasons and Places
2-5 p.m. Framer’s Edge and Gallery, 1856 W. Grand RIver, Okemos.
Mingle with local artists and enjoy light refreshments.
Knights of Columbus Vocation Golf Outing
Mason Council #9182 is sponsoring a Vocation Golf Outing for Seminarians. The individual fee is $70, which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, coffee and donuts, two drink tickets, lunch, goody bag, New York strip dinner, plus various prizes. For more information, call Norm Puma at 663-3670 or Chris Knudstrup at 676-1566.
Sunday, June 3
Friends of Okemos Library Fundraising Book Sale
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road
All proceeds benefit the Okemos Library. Most items priced from 50 cents to $2. All remaining books will sell for $4 per bag. For more information, call the Okemos Library at 347-2021.
2018 Lansing Riverbank Traditional Pow-wow
Lou Adado Riverfront Park, 201 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing
Vendors will open at 10 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
East Lansing Farmer’s Market Opening Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing
There will be a special ringing of the “market bell” with East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows at 10 a.m., followed by a giveaway of free, reusable ELFM shopping bags to the first 150 market customers. For more information, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket.
Juneteenth Day of Giving Program
4 p.m. Mask Memorial CME Church, 5601 S. Waverly Road, Lansing
Stop by with a donation or sign up as a volunteer. The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
Monday, June 4
Thrifty Sparrow Re-sale Shop “Spring Into Summer” Hospice Fundraiser
8 a.m.-noon Mondays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays and 2-5 p.m. Fridays. Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing
Great collection of spring and summer clothing for the entire family mostly priced at $2. Besides clothing, you’ll find home decor, jewelry, handbags, glassware, linens, appliances, books, small furniture and collectibles. Donations welcome during shop hours. Proceeds benefit Sparrow Hospice Services. For more information, call 364-7185.
Kiwanis Club of East Lansing meeting
noon-1:20 p.m. Coral Gables Restaurant, 2838 E. Grand River, East Lansing
Program: Rachel Lubahn, Board President, The First Tee, “Update on the First Tee of Mid-Michigan.”
Capitol Area Fathers for Equal Rights
7:30 p.m. Denny’s, 7330 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing
Meets to discuss custody and visitation issues FOC.
Tuesday, June 5
Grand Ledge Food Bank
Grand Ledge Food Bank, 4980 Burt St.
The food bank is open each Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 2-5 p.m. Food, clothing and home goods. For more information, call Francene Molnar at (616) 308-1205.
Compassionate Friends of Lansing
7:30-9 p.m. Salvation Army S. Corps Community Center, 701 W. Jolly Road, Lansing
No meeting in July. For more information, call Beth at 351-6480.
Wednesday, June 6
Allen Farmers Market
2:30-7 p.m. Allen Farmers Market, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing
Brain Injury Association Capital Area Chapter Support Group
6-8 p.m. Peckham, Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing
Capital City Corvette Club Monthly Meeting
7-8 p.m. Delhi Cafe, 4625 Willoughby Road #9, Holt
Thursday, June 7
Juneteenth State Capitol Kick-off Luncheon Program
11 a.m. State Capitol fourth floor, Rooms 402-403, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
Lansing 5:01: Field Night
5:01 p.m. Cooley Law School Stadium, 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.
Register at www.lansing501.com/fieldnight.
Portland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
6:30-8 p.m. Portland Apartments Community Room Bldg. D, 1800 Lillian Blvd.
First meeting is free. For more information, call 647-2025.
Capital Area Audubon Society Annual Ice Cream Social and Member Nature Photo Program
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing.
Ice cream at 7 p.m. followed by a brief meeting and the election of three board members at 7:30 p.m. The program will then feature nature photos taken by some of the organization’s members. Free. For more information, visit capitalareaaudubon.org.
Families Against Narcotics-Eaton County
7 p.m. Real Life Church, 1848 Cochran Ave., Charlotte.
Jerry Seinfeld
7 p.m. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing.
Tickets from $52. For more information, visit www.whartoncenter.com/events.
Friday, June 8
Lansing Rotary Club
noon. LCC West Campus, Center for Manufacturing Excellence, 5708 Cornerstone Drive
The speakers will be Dr. Brent Knight, LCC president, and Mark Cosgrove, dean of technical careers on their new robots at the center. For more information, contact cathy@lansingrotary.com.
Old Town Riverbash
5-9 p.m. Old Town, Lansing.
This free event was created as a unifying initiative to introduce people to Old Town and all it has to offer while also promoting creative and “educational” placemaking in order to enhance economic prosperity, creative expression and diversity and inclusion. This year the DeWitt Creativity Group and Creative Leadership class would like to extend a special invitation to the entire community of DeWitt as well as the students and staff of DeWitt Public Schools. After dinner, treat yourself to ice cream at the Artic Corner.
Saturday, June 9
Carefree: The 2018 Family Faith Conference
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
Admission is free but parking fees may apply. Childcare will not be provided. Register for tickets and enter a drawing for Family Fun Packs by visiting www.life-abundant.org and following the link on the Carefree banner.
Juneteenth "Where the Reunion Begins"
2-4 p.m. Keys to Creativity Art Studio, 5746 Saginaw St. (Lansing Mall), Lansing
Children are invited to join artist Julian Van Dyke for a book signing of the Juneteenth Coloring Activity Story Book with music, performing arts and door prizes. Sign up for the coloring contest. The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
Pumpstock 2018: A Day of American Roots Music
2-8 p.m. East Lansing Bailey Park, 300 Bailey St.
Bring chairs and blankets. Featuring Root Doctor, The Crane Wives, The Rough & Tumble, The Matchsellers and The Alex Mendenall Band, family fun and food vendors. Suggested donation is $10 (free for kids). For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pumpstock.
Sunday, June 10
East Lansing Farmers Market hosts the Unity Project Installation
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing
This interactive art project is sponsored by the East Lansing Arts Commission and features a larger than life structure that consists of 32 posts with identifiers. Participants tie colorful pieces of yarn to posts that reflect their identities. The yarn intertwines with other participants’ yarn to create a web of interconnectedness. There will be live music and outdoor yoga. For more information, visit www.unityproject.net.
Call for Artists: Bark for the Arts
Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing
The event takes place on June 10 from 1-5 p.m. For more information, contact Michael Beebe at 372-1348 or beebe.michael@yahoo.com.
Monday, June 11
The Rotary Club of East Lansing weekly luncheon meeting
noon-1:30 p.m. University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing
The program will feature Jackson Kaguri giving an update on the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project. For more information go to www.eastlansingrotaryclub.com.
Thursday, June 14
Juneteenth Lansing City Hall Kick-off Program
5:30 p.m. Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing
Keynote speaker is the Honorable Denise Page Hood, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan. Essay contest winners will be introduced. Guests include Mayor Andy Schor, Lansing's public officials and area community leaders. The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
Friday, June 15
Lansing Rotary Club
noon. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
The speaker will be J. Thomas Munley, LPC, NCC, the coordinator for LCC’s Fostering STARS for students currently engaged in or aging out of the Foster Care system. His topic: “Adverse Childhood Experience – the ACE’S Initiative: The Effects of TRAUMA on Children and Society; and the Need to Promote Resilience.” For more information, contact cathy@lansingrotary.com.
Juneteenth Commemorative Ballgame/Tribute to the Negro Leagues
6 p.m. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale, Lansing
Featuring musical entertainment. The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
June 15-17
Olivet College to host ATHENA International Girls’ Leadership Camp
June 15-17 for middle school and high school girls from 6th-12th grade and incoming Olivet College freshmen. Overnight camp accommodations, all meals, a camp T-shirt, a participant handbook and age appropriate leadership training are included in the $25 cost. Scholarships are available. Learn more and register at www.olivetcollege.edu/girlsleadershipcamp.
Saturday, June 16
Mobile Food Pantry
9-11 a.m. or until food runs out. St. Casimir Church, 800 W. Barnes Ave., Lansing.
The City Human Relations and Community Services Department and the Greater Lansing Food Bank will distribute free, fresh, non-perishable food items to the disadvantaged, seniors on fixed incomes and families/individuals with limited or low income jobs. Bring a valid state ID card or driver's license. Bring a box or bag to carry food. For more information, call 483-4347.
Oldsmobile Homecoming Car Show & Swap Meet
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Auto-Owners Insurance, 6101 Anacapri Blvd., Lansing
Featuring Hurst Oldsmobiles, vendors, cars for sale, memorabilia, auction and music. Free admission.
The African-American Parade and Juneteenth Freedom Festival
10 a.m. Steps off from Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing
The parade will be followed by festival activities at St. Joseph Park in Lansing. The public viewing area is along Sexton High School. Bring lawn chairs. Includes food and merchant vendors, children's activities, a health fair, educational exhibits and musical entertainment. The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. For more information, visit www.LansingJuneteenthCelebration.org.
June 18-29
Two-week Summer Camp
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. Greer Center of St. Stephens Community Church, 1007 Kimberly Drive, Lansing
For ages 9-13. Instruction in film design and editing, tennis, golf and life skills. Continental breakfast, full lunch and snacks. Cost is $75. A few scholarships are available. For information or to register, contact Pat at 706-1905 or pbarnesmc@gmail.com.
Monday, June 18
Rotary Club of East Lansing weekly luncheon meeting
Noon-1:30 p.m. University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road
The program will feature Jeff Gorsline speaking about the Weekend Survival Kits Program. For more information go to www.eastlansingrotaryclub.com
Thrifty Sparrow Re-sale Shop “Super Summer” Hospice Fundraiser
8 a.m.-noon Mondays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays and 2-5 p.m. Fridays. Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing
Great collection of spring and summer clothing for the entire family mostly priced at $2. Besides clothing, you’ll find home decor, jewelry, handbags, glassware, linens, appliances, books, small furniture and collectibles. Donations welcome during shop hours. Proceeds benefit Sparrow Hospice Services. For more information, call 364-7185.
Wednesday, June 20
Community meeting on Income Tax Ballot Proposal
6 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road
East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas wlll present information on the city's financial challenges and provide facts about the new income tax ballot proposal. For more information call (517) 319-6920 or email Eilis Seide at eseide@cityofeastlansing.com
Eaton County Genealogical Society General Meeting
5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1885 Eaton County Courthouse, 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte
Pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. with Keith Harrison speaking about the Eaton Rapids G.A.R. Memorial Hall and Museum. The main program begins at 7 p.m. with Tim Gleisner, who will be speaking on the newspaper collection at the Library of Michigan.
June 20-24
Treasure Isle
7 p.m. LCC Outdoor Amphitheater, Lansing Community College
Family-friendly production of the beloved classic of pirates and the search for buried treasure. Free. For more information contact LCC at (517 483-1122, www.lcc.edu/showinfo or Facebook LCC Performing Arts.
Thursday, June 21
Helping Teens Avoid the Handcuff Blues
4-5 p.m. State Law Library and Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing Presented by Cynthia Ward, J.D. Free. To register, call 373-0630.
Annual free First Day of Summer Community Picnic
6 p.m. Redeemer Church, 2727 W. Holmes Road, Lansing
Food, fun, games for the kids and music. For more information, contact 882-8000 or janhite@sbcglobal.net.
Friday, June 22
Writing at the Ledges Fourth Anthology Release Party
5-7 p.m. Everybody Reads Books & Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
Members from the Grand Ledge based writers group will gather to celebrate the release of Promptly Speaking, the fourth anthology published by the group. For more information, visit www.writingattheledges.com or call Marcy Conder from Everybody Reads at 477-0605.
Lansing Rotary Club
noon. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
Annual meeting for the Rotary Club of Lansing Foundation. For more information, contact cathy@lansingrotary.com.
June 22-23*
Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
4-11 p.m. downtown East Lansing
Due to construction, festival goers should note the site layout has changed this year. The main stage will be located at the Bailey Parking Lot and the Education Station will be located adjacent to the Albert-Division Street intersection. The schedule of performers and events can be found at www.eljazzfest.com
Saturday, June 23
Scandinavian Society of Greater Lansing Midsummer Celebration
11 a.m.-4 p.m. meet at Bretton Woods Covenant Church, 925 Bretton Road, Lansing; carpool and leave 10:30 a.m.
Adults $15 on arrival, children 5-15 $5, younger free. For more information call (517) 482-8357 or 323-3615, rides 589-9350.
June 25-28
Grove Sports Week
9:15 a.m.-noon Groves Bible Church, 6990 E. Price Road, St. Johns
Open to first through seventh graders. Basketball and soccer training, snacks, music and Bible time. For more information call the church office (517) 651-5729 or email at grovesbiblechurch@frontier.com
Shipwrecked — Rescued by Jesus
5:15-8 p.m. Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rod., Okemos
Designed for age four through fifth grade. Free event. Registration information online www.OkemosOcc.org or call (517) 349-4220.
Tuesday, June 26
East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band
7 p.m. East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive, East Lansing
This is the first rehearsal. Open to all muscians with a high school level of ability. The band will perform its first concert on July 12. For additional information call (517) 490-0418
Rejuvenating South Lansing
6:30 p.m. Alfreda Schmidt Center, 5825 Wise Road, Lansing
Anne Scott, director of the Ingham Community Health Centers and Todd Heywood, chair of the board of directors will speak on services available at the Community Health Center. Meeting is free and open to the public. For more information call Elaine Womboldt at (517) 393-0317 or email emwomboldt@comcast.net
Wednesday, June 27
"Jazz for a Cause" Lansing Concert Band Concert
7 p.m. Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St.
Proceeds will benefit both the Opera House and SIREN Eaton Shelter. Tickets are $10 and includes dessert and coffee. Contact the Opera House for tickets at 627-1443 or gloperahouse.com or visit the Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte, MacDowell’s Floral and Fireplace and Ace Hardware in Grand Ledge.
Meridian Democratic Club Meeting
6 p.m. Henry's Place, 4827 Marsh Road, Okemos
Local candidates forum: Meridian Ingham County Board of Commissioners; state representatives.
Thursday, June 28
International Railroad Lansing to Jackson Update
7 p.m. Leslie Township Hall lower level, 4279 Oak St., Leslie
Norm Krental of the Illinois Railway Museum has update information on interurban electric railroad. Donations accepted. Contact Tim Howery (517) 712-5459.
Friday, June 29
Lansing Rotary Club
noon. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
"Changing of the Guard," or the President's Roast. For more information, contact cathy@lansingrotary.com.
Saturday, July 7
Call for gardens and patios for the Third Annual Old Town in Bloom and Beyond Garden and Patio Tour
noon-6 p.m.
Interested gardeners should contact Michael Beebe for more information, 372-1348 or beebe.michael@yahoo.com.
July 9-13
Camp Moose-on-the-Loose
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lake Lansing Baptist Church, 5960 Okemos Road, East Lansing
Age four through sixth grade. Stories, crafts, games, snacks and prizes. For more information call (517) 332-0864 or visit www.lakelansingbaptist.org
July 10-13
MEGA Sports Camp`
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Doty Center, Great lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Highway, Lansing
First through sixth graders can choose between basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, fishing, art, cheer and karate. For more information call (517) 323-3691 or check the website westlansingchurch.com
Wednesday, July 11
Lincoln's Driven to Give Fundraiser
11 a.m.-2 p.m.Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
Sponsored by Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln and Sparrow Foundation, test drive vehicles in support of pediatrics and cancer research. Participants must be 18 or older and valid driver's license.
Saturday, July 14
29th Annual Ledges Classic Auto and Craft Show
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge
Local crafts, car vendors and more. Contact Eaton County Parks Department at (517) 627-7351 or visit www.eatoncountyparks.org
North School Reunion
Coffee hour at 11 a.m., potluck at noon. Frances Park Pavilion, Moores River Drive, Lansing
Anyone who attended the old brick North School (with 1924 cut in stone over the entrance) located on S. North in Delhi Township is invited. Spouse and teachers are also welcome. Bring a dish to pass, table service, plus old photos and memorabilia to share. Meat, iced tea and lemonade provided. For more information, call Julia at 282-0007.
July 16-19
"Jesus is Our Rock (Star)" Vacation Bible School
6 p.m.-8 p.m 2018 Crossroads United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Haslett and Zimmer roads, north of Williamston and east of Haslett.
Children age three through entering fifth grade are eligible. There is no charge. For details and to register, please find the church on Facebook and contact the church at (517) 655-1466, office.umccrossroads@gmail.com and www.umccrossroads.com
Saturday, July 21
Everett Class of 1968 50th Reunion
The reunion will be at the Marriott Hotel in East Lansing with a casual mixer on July 20 at Reno's East. For more information call Verril Gamet at (517) 256-8951 or Vaughn Gamet at (517) 281-0256. See our Facebook page "Lansing Everett Class of 1968."
NALS of Michigan Summer Legal Education and Membership Meeting
9 a.m. State Bar of Michigan, 306 Townsend Street, Lansing
Registration deadline is July 14. Contact Tami Carl at carlt7779@hotmail.com. Visit website at nalsoflansing.org
Friday, July 27
Eastern High School Class of 1968 50th Reunion
Brookshire Inn and Golf Club, Williamston
For more information go to www.lansingeastern68.com
Saturday, July 28
Potterville 150th Anniversary Celebration
Activities include a Historic 5/10K walk/run, tours of old town, games, live music, arts and crafts and an old-fashioned ox roast dinner. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and later in the day there will be a dance and fireworks. For more information and to pre-register for contests and the craft show go to www.pottervillemi.org
Ongoing
HELO Club: New members welcome
HELO Club, 5968 Everett Lane, East Lansing.
This social/philanthropic organization is open to new residents, newly retired or relocated women. Offers monthly luncheons with a guest speaker or program, small interest group activities, book clubs, cards, golf/bowling, etc. For more information, call 927-0667, visit heloclub.org or email heloclub@outlook.com.
Summer Art Classes
Starting July 2 for $10. Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hobby Lobby in Lansing and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hobby Lobby in East Lansing
For adults and children 8 years old and up. For more information, call instructor Carol Emerson at 627-8242.
Zumba Fitness Classes
Every Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Federated Polish Home, 2030 W. Mount Hope Ave, Lansing
Loyalty card $45/12 sessions or $7 per session. For more information call (517) 882-2838
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