LANSING LIVING YOUR RESOURCE FOR THINGS TO DO IN LANSING
FALL 2021
GREENSHEET INCLUDING:
TRASH & RECYCLING
For more information, visit lansingrecycles.com
LANSING PARKS & RECREATION
ACTIVITIES GUIDE Lansing Resident Registration: September 13, 2021 Open Registration: September 20, 2021
REGISTER ONLINE AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT PER CLASS! To register, visit parksonline.lansingmi.gov PHOTO COURTESY OF: John Diephouse
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
From the Mayor Welcome to Lansing Living: your resource for things to do in Lansing! This citywide publication combines the Lansing Parks and Recreation Activities Guide, the Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART) Greensheet, and other important information. Lansing is resilient, and we are working our way through the COVID-19 pandemic together to come out stronger. After a very difficult year that caused us to cancel many of our programs, I am excited that we can offer fun, exciting, and educational activities for the City of Lansing once again! In this Fall 2021 issue, you will find a diverse list of activities throughout Lansing for people of all ages including swim classes for youth, senior activities, water exercise classes for adults, dance and martial arts classes, exercise programs, sports leagues, upcoming events, and more.
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If you’re looking to learn a new hobby, we have a class or program to meet your needs. There is always something fun to do in Lansing, and this issue of Lansing Living proves just that. If there is anything that you would like to see featured in future issues of the magazine, please visit lansingmi.gov/lansingliving and tell us about it! Try something new and enjoy one of the several programs offered by the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department (September through December) or another one of our partners that’s offering activities throughout the city this year. It’s an honor to serve as your Mayor of Lansing, and I thank you for your continued support in moving our great city forward.
Andy Schor, Mayor
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CONTENTS
CONTACT US
Contact Us ...................................................................3
Sports......................................................................... 25
Lansing Citizen Advocate.......517-483-4141; ext. 1
Events............................................................................6
Lifetime Sports - Adult Sports ............................... 26
BWL Power Outage Hotline................877-295-5001
Resources.....................................................................9
Lifetime Sports - Youth ........................................... 27
54-A District Court................................517-483-4433
Mobile Food Distribution ........................................ 10
Tutoring ..................................................................... 28
Neighborhoods Dept. Article ................................. 12
Homeschool/After School/Teens ........................ 29
Open Recreation....................................................... 13
Seniors ....................................................................... 30
Fitness & Wellness................................................... 14
Special Events for Seniors ..................................... 31
City Council............................................517-483-4177
Dance ......................................................................... 15
Martial Arts ............................................................... 32
Code Enforcement...............................517-483-4361
Tennis ........................................................................ 16
Creative Arts & General Interest ........................... 33
Aquatics..................................................................... 17
Turner-Dodge House ............................................... 34
Fire Department (Non-Emergency)............................ .................................................................517-483-4200
CART........................................................................... 19
Advertising ................................................................ 36
Capital Area Recycling & Trash .........517-483-4400 City Assessor’s Office..........................517-483-7624 City Attorney’s Office............................517-483-4320 City Clerk’s Office..................................517-483-4131
Treasury & Income Tax Office / Property Taxes...... .................................................................517-483-4121 Human Relations & Community Services................ ............................................................... 517-483- 4477
DOWNLOAD THE CITY OF LANSING’S APP LANSING CONNECT!
Human Service Help Line....................................2-1-1 Lansing SAVE........................................517-483-5155 Mayor’s Office.......................................517-483-4141
Download Lansing Connect to report a problem, sign up for
Neighborhoods & Citizen Engagement..................... .................................................................517-483-4051
collection day reminders, get answers to questions and more!
Neighborhood Watch...........................517-483-4469
To download, search Lansing connect on the app store and Google play or visit lansingmi.gov/DownloadLansingConnect.
DOWNLOAD LPD’S APP LANSINGPD(Michigan)! Download the LansingPD app for news releases, crime maps, social media, department directories, alert notifications, live two-way tip chat and more!
Office of Financial Empowerment....517-483-4550 Parks and Recreation..........................517-483-4277 Parking Services...................................517-483-4240 Police Department (Non-Emergency) ...................... .................................................................517-483-4600 Public Service Department: Engineering/Permits/ Administration.......................................517-483-4455 24/7 Public Service Department Street & Sewer Maintenance..........................................517-483-4161 Ingham County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch Center 24 hour non-emergency (For Residents)........................ .................................................................517-272-6026
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PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION Contact any community, administrative office or register online at parksonline.lansingmi.gov.
PARKS & RECREATION BUSINESS HOURS [BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13]
Mon. - Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Closed [BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27]
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Closed
HOLIDAY CLOSURES Mon., Sept. 6: Labor Day Thurs., Nov. 11: Veterans Day Wed., No. 24: Close at 5 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 25 - Sun., Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Thurs., Dec. 23 - Sun., Dec. 26: Christmas Mon., Dec. 27 - Wed., Dec. 29: Close at 5 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 30 - Sun., Jan. 2: New Year’s
PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION & CEMETERY OFFICE Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION 200 N. Foster Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48912 | P: 517-483-4277 F: 377-0180
FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER 200 N. Foster Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48912 | P: 517-483-4233 F: 377-0180
MT. HOPE SCHOOL* 1215 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 P: 517-483-4220 F: 483-6081
ALFREDA SCHMIDT SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 5825 Wise Rd., Lansing, MI 48911 P: 517-483-6686 F: 882-3457
GIER COMMUNITY CENTER 2400 Hall Street, Lansing, MI 48906 P: 517-483-4313 F: 377-0075
SPARE TIME* 3101 E. Grand River, Lansing, MI
BEEKMAN CENTER* (Enter in back by gym) 2901 Wabash, Lansing, MI CEMETERY OFFICE 200 N. Foster Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI 48912 | P: 517-483-4303 F: 377-0180 FENNER NATURE CENTER 2020 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI 48910 P: 517-483-4224 F: 377-0012
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE 1523 E. Cesar Chavez, Lansing, MI 48906 P: 517-483-4232 F: 377-0053 Tee Time: 517-483-4333 HOPE SOCCER COMPLEX* 5801 Aurelius Rd., Lansing, MI LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER 1220 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915
SPARROW MICHIGAN ATHLETIC CLUB* 2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing TURNER-DODGE HOUSE 100 E. North Street, Lansing, MI 48906 P: 517-483-4220 F: 483-6081 * = Denotes additional facilities (not Parks & Rec. facilities)
PARKS & RECREATION REFUND POLICIES REFUND POLICY In the event of insufficient registration or other circumstances beyond our control, Lansing Parks and Recreation may cancel classes, programs or permits. In such cases, you will receive a full refund. Our goal is to provide quality, enjoyable leisure opportunities to the public, and we encourage your participation and feedback. We realize that extenuating circumstances sometimes occur that may affect your ability to attend a program after you have registered; contact us immediately if this occurs. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing refunds. If payment was made by check, please allow 6 weeks for processing.
LIFETIME SPORTS PROGRAMS Team fees: Prior to league schedule mailing, full refund less $5.00 service charge. After mailing - before first game, one half refund less $5.00 service charge; after first game, no refunds. No refund of individual fees for adult sports. ATHLETIC FIELD RENTAL PERMITS 28 days prior to use, full refund less $5.00 service charge. After 28 days - before 14 calendar days, one half refund less $5.00 service charge. Less than 14 days, no refund. No refunds of Athletic Field Practice permits.
CLASSES/PROGRAMS Up to one week prior to class/program, full refund less $5.00 service charge. Less than one week prior to first class or program, but before second class/program, one half refund less $5.00 service charge. After second class, no refunds. PAVILIONS - WEDDING SITES 30 days prior to use, full refund, less $10.00 service charge. Within 30 days to use, no refunds unless reserved and paid for by another group. No refunds because of inclement weather.
ONE DAY ACTIVITIES Up to one week prior to activity, full refund less $5.00 service charge.
“The mission of our department is to enhance the quality of life through the preservation and maintenance of park lands, the provision of quality leisure time activities and the provision of special facilities which would otherwise not be available to Lansing residents.” | If you are interested in advertising in this publication, please call 517-483-4164.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES - 517-483-6074 Lansing Parks and Recreation accepts registrations from all people regardless of skills or abilities. Those individuals who may require accommodation or assistance are encouraged to call the program site or program coordinator two or three weeks before the start of the program. Staff will contact you and make arrangements for reasonable accommodations. The City of Lansing encourages all citizens of our community, including those with disabilities, to participate in recreational programming. Questions may be directed to the Manager of Leisure Services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - 517-483-4477 OR 517-483-4479 (TDD) The City of Lansing provides services and employment on an equal opportunity basis without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record or handicap. Any questions regarding this may be directed to the Human Relations and Community Services Department.
PARKS & REC PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS Lansing residents under the age of 18 who meet Federal HUD low-income guidelines for the Lansing area are eligible for partial scholarships for Parks and Recreation sponsored programs. Applicants will be asked to show proof of income
and proof of residency. Scholarships do not cover team fees, supply costs, out-of-town trips, one-day activities or activities not sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. A co-payment is required at the time of application. Visit
any community center or the main Parks and Recreation office for information and applications. Call 517-483-4277 for more information.
PARKS & REC FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (200 N. FOSTER AVENUE) Phone .................................................. 517-483-4277 Fax ....................................................... 517-377-0180 Cemeteries .......................................... 517- 483-4303 (Evergreen, Mt. Hope, North) Employment ...................................... 517-483-4004 Forestry / City Streets ...................... 517-483-4161 Golf Course Operations ................... 517-483-4232 Concert Rain Out .............................. 517-483-6019 Tennis Rain Out ................................ 517-483-6887 Sports Rain Out ................................ 517-483-4255
REGISTRATION Foster Center .................................... 517-483-4233 Gier Center ........................................ 517-483-4313 Letts Center ...................................... 517-483-4311 Main Office ........................................ 517-483-4277 Alfreda Schmidt Center .................. 517-483-6686 TDD (For the Hearing Impaired) .....517-483-4479
RENTALS / PERMITS Park Rentals - Special Events ........ 517-483-4276 Ball Field Practice Permits ............... 517-483-4276 Ball Field/Soccer field Rentals ......... 517-483-4276 Picnic/Pavilion .................................. 517-483-4277 and Wedding Reservations Riverboat Rentals ............................. 517-627-2154
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EVENTS
CITYWIDE AND SPECIAL EVENTS LANSING REMEMBERS 9/11 CEREMONY
HOLIDAY NIGHTS OF LIGHTS!
Date
Day
Time
Location
9/11
Sat.
8:30 a.m.
Wentworth Park
APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
FREE/SUGGESTED DONATION FOR PARKING $5/SUGGESTED DONATION The sweet smoke curling around the maple grove. The crackling of the fire. The creaking of the copper kettle and the clanging of the stirring paddle. Fenner Nature Center’s Apple Butter Festival returns this year, with artisan demonstrations, hands-on activities, music and of course, stirring the apple butter in the kettle over the open fire. Date
Days
Time
Location
Cost
10/9-10/10
Sat.-Sun.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fenner Nature Center
Free
DRIVE THRU HALLOWEEN
FREE Join us for a thrilling, trunk or treat style drive thru candy giveaway at Frances Park! Enjoy decorated trunk stations and treats from local businesses and Parks and Recreation! Date
Days
Time
Location
Cost
10/30
Sat.
1-3 p.m.
Frances Park
Free
INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE
$20/TABLE New or used… here’s your opportunity to sell! Space is limited so NO furniture please. Sale areas are 9’x5’ with one 8’ table and two chairs. *** Set up will be Friday evening before the sale from 3-8:30 p.m.*** Code
Date
Time
Time
Location
Cost
116901A
11/6
Sat.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Schmidt
Free
Join us for our second annual light display! We strive to make each year better than the last! Come and drive-through Frances Park to see spectacular scenes with beautiful lights galore! Date
Days
Time
Location
Cost
12/3-12/19
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
6-9 p.m.
Frances Park
Free
HOLIDAY ROAD RALLY $100/TEAM Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and a smartphone - get ready for a night of fun competition! Each team is provided a list of tasks to accomplish around Lansing. Teams will receive points for pictures of each task being performed. Each team must have a smartphone with picture and video capabilities as well as one vehicle. Extra points will be awarded to teams dressed in holiday attire. The evening will kick off at Foster Community Center. Date
Days
Time
Location
Cost
12/10
Fri.
6 p.m.
Foster
$100
THE CARDBOARD CLASSIC SLED CONTEST
$10 PER SLED AT THE DOOR (AGES 7-ADULT) Show your creativity and construct your sled out of cardboard, tape, glue, and paint. Prizes will be awarded for “fastest sled”, “best design”, “because we felt like it” and more. All funds raised will go to support youth scholarships for Lansing Parks and Recreation. Sled registration starts at 1 p.m. and the race begins at 2 p.m. The event will take place with or without snow. Date
Days
Time
Location
Cost
2/5/2022
Sat.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gier
$10
ANNOUNCEMENT Hunger & Homelessness Awareness is the Week November 13th to 21st
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Coming Soon!
Community Connect: November 2021 Visit: lansingmi.gov for more information and updates.
EVENTS
THINGS TO DO IN LANSING Activities
Michigan Princess michiganprincess.com Michigan Walk of Fame: michigan.org/property/michigan-walk-fame Hawk Island parks.ingham.org/parks/hawk_island.php Michigan State Capitol Building capitol.michigan.gov Potter Park Zoo potterparkzoo.org Rivertown Adventures rivertownadventures.com
History
Michigan History Museum michigan.gov/museum RE Olds Transportation Museum reoldsmuseum.org State Historical Museum michigan.gov/mhc Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center lansingmi.gov/461/Turner-Dodge-House
Art
Arts Council of Greater Lansing lansingarts.org Lansing Art Gallery lansingartgallery.org REACH Studio Art Center reachstudioart.org
Food
Allen Farmers Market allenneighborhoodcenter.org/market Farmers Markets at the Capitol mifma.org/farmers-markets/farmers-markets-at-the-capitol Peckham Farms Market facebook.com/Peckham.Farms South Lansing Farmers Market southlansing.org/FarmersMarket/tabid/350/ Default.aspx Urbandale Farm Stand lansingurbanfarmproject.wordpress.com/urbandale-farm-stand
Sports
Performing Arts
Learn
Capital Ballet Theatre cbtdance.org Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre greaterlansingtheatre.net Lansing Community College Performing Arts lcc.edu/services/community-campus-resources/ performing-arts Lansing Children’s Choir lansingchildrenschoir.org Lansing Symphony Orchestra lansingsymphony.org Peppermint Creek Theatre Company peppermintcreek.org Riverwalk Theatre/Community Circle Players riverwalktheatre.com
PRESENTED BY
DOWNTOWN LANSING
5–9PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
SILVERBELLSINTHECITY.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/SILVERBELLSINTHECITY
Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame lansingsportshalloffame.org Hope Sports Complex hopesportscomplex.com Lansing Lugnuts milb.com/lansing Lansing Soccer Club lansingsoccerclub.org YMCA (Westside and Oak Park) lansingymca.org/westside lansingymca.org/oakpark Impression 5 Science Center impression5.org/home Pam’s Academy of Champions facebook.com/PamsAcademyofChampions Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center courts.michigan.gov/education/learning-center/ pages/default.aspx
Resources
Downtown Lansing INC downtownlansing.org Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau lansing.org Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority lepfa.com
COORDINATED BY
SILVER BELLS 5K RACE
9AM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
RUNSIGNUP.COM/SILVERBELLS
@SILVERBELLSLANS
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EVENTS
PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to the City of Lansing Photo Contest Winner, John Diephouse! Thank you to everyone who participated. To stay updated on future photo contests, be sure to follow the City of Lansing on all of our social media!
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RESOURCES
Rent Smart: A Tenant Training Program Do you know someone who has an has eviction or a poor or credit history that that is keeping them from finding quality and affordable Do you know someone who an eviction or arental poor rental or credit history is keeping them from finding quality and affordablehousing? The City of Lansing sponsors free program calledaRent Smart that canRent helpSmart overcome these housing? The Cityaof Lansing sponsors free program called that can helpbarriers. overcome these barriers. Rent Smart isSmart an intensive interactive workshop that focuses on knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges Rent is an intensive interactive workshop that focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting participants to knowItand understand their rights and and responsibilities as well as and thatresponsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis forming a strong partnership experience. challenges participants to know understand their rights as well as thatisofon their landlord. between Emphasis the tenantisand landlord, understanding keybetween terms inthe thetenant lease,and how to handle maintenance andlease, budgeting, on forming a strong partnership landlord, understanding keyrequests, terms in the how toamong handle other topics. maintenance requests, and budgeting, among other things.
This program, developed by the University of Wisconsin, consists of four 2-hour weekly sessions and will help in establishing a positive rental Thisstarts program, developed thepath University of Wisconsin, consists of four 2-hour weekly sessions and willMcDonald help in establishing positive Ombudshistory and participants onbythe for success. For more information or to register, please call Joe - Office ofa Housing rental history and starts participants on the path for success. For more information or to register, please call the Office of Housing man at 517-483-4019 or visit lansingmi.gov/housingombudsman. Ombudsman Joe McDonald at (517) 483-4019 or visit https://www.lansingmi.gov/300/Housing-Ombudsman
MAKE A
PLAN
TO VOTE
ote at Home
For quickest delivery request your ballot online at www.michigan.gov/vote.
ote Early or
Voter Registration and Early Voting Available. All in One Visit. South Washington Election Unit - 2500 S Washington Ave City Hall - 9th Floor - 124 W Michigan Ave
ote Aug 3rd
Polls Open 7 am - 8 pm. Visit LansingVotes.com for your location. Voter Registration now thru Election day at both offices.
CHRIS SWOPE LANSING CITY CLERK
LansingVotes.com (517) 483-4131
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Capital Area Community Services Head Start - cacsheadstart.org Lansing School District - lansingschools.net Lansing Board of Water and Light - lbwl.com South Lansing Community Development Association - southlansing.org South Side Community Coalition - southsidecommunitycoalition.com Allen Neighborhood Center - allenneighborhoodcenter.org Christians of Greater Lansing (COGL) - icogl.com Ingham County Health Department - hd.ingham.org Capital Area Housing Partnership - capitalareahousing.org
To include your activities and resources in the next issue of Lansing Living, please submit your information at:
lansingmi.gov/lansingliving
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RESOURCES
Dates
Day
Location
Address
9/18
Sat.
Tabernacle of David
2645 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, 48911
10/16
Sat.
Friendship Baptist Church
2912 Pleasant Grove, Lansing, 48910
11/20
Sat.
South Church of the Nazarene
401 W. Holmes Road, Lansing, 48910
12/18
Sat.
Lansing Catholic Central
501 Marshall Street – Lansing, 48912
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RESOURCES
KEEP YOUR
HOME
PANDEMIC RELIEF
FOR INGHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE FALLEN BEHIND ON
RENT
BEHIND ON YOUR RENT, MORTGAGE OR UTILITIES? Help is available to eligible Ingham County residents who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage or utilities as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information and to apply, contact Holy Cross Services at (517) 657-8145.
APPLICATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE: Renters: ceraapp.michigan.gov
Homeowners: capitalareahousing.org/pandemic-relief
MORTGAGE
UTILITIES CONTACT: (517) 657-8145
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Advent House Ministries
Holy Cross Services
Capital Area Housing Partnership
Ingham County
City of East Lansing
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
City of Lansing
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
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ARTICLES
BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS & ENGAGING CITIZENS
Building Neighborhoods and Engaging Citizens
DNCE is now located within the Lett’s Community Center 1220 West Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48915.
and functions that will enhance their area, and bring people together in a positive setting. The creativity is endless in how the funds are spent as long as they follow the simple guidelines within the application. At the end of their project a “Final Report” is due reporting what the funds were spent on, information on the event, how many people attended, and the impact it had on the neighborhood. This report is mandatory from each participating group so we can track how the funds are spent and whether the project was beneficial.
Register with the City of Lansing as a Civic Organization
Learn About Neighborhood Grants and How to Apply
Civic organizations are primarily place-based organizations that serve a smaller defined area of the City of Lansing. Organizations, while representing unique interests and participating in various social activities, generally focus their efforts on a specific portion of the community but also represent a broad range of stakeholders. The organization must be registered as a non-profit entity with the State of Michigan, or, if not registered, organized as an entity or association with a written Charter or Articles of Organization (or bylaws) that state its purpose; subject to review by the Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement. Decisions about the eligibility of an organization are at the prevue of the City of Lansing’s Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement with the advisement of the Neighborhood Advisory Board. Civic Registration forms can be picked up from the Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement or located online at https://www.lansingmi.gov/387/ Building-Neighborhoods. Organizations must be registered to apply for neighborhood grants and programs.
The Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement provides the staff support and administrative oversight for the Neighborhood Grant Program. Funding decisions for the Neighborhood Grants are made through the citizen Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board. The board reviews all applications and through several rounds of deliberation presents a funding recommendation to the Mayor. The DNCE administers the entire process of applications and funds accounting. All projects must directly impact a Lansing Neighborhood. There are two Neighborhood Grants available. A mini grant for $200 and a larger grant for up to $5,000. Registered Civic Organizations can apply for one mini grant, but can apply for multiple larger grants while listing the priority of each application. Check out this Podcast to learn the process to submit your neighborhood grant project: https:// youtu.be/8P_TSMjCmdg.
The Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement (DNCE) focuses on three areas: 1. Engaging Citizens 2. Advancing People 3. Building Neighborhoods
The Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) The Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) is made up of a group of individuals from each ward that provide support and guidance to neighborhoods and other organizations regarding the possibility of receiving a grant. The Neighborhood Grant is a tool to help groups obtain funding for many types of projects, events, lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 12
Neighborhood Programs for Residents and Organizations DNCE offers Civic Organizations an opportunity to apply for unique neighborhood programs. Lansing Neighborhoods in Bloom is a citywide project to beautify our neighborhoods. Kits will be awarded on a first come first serve basis while supplies last. Kits include flowers that will cover 24 square feet and two bags of colored mulch. Walking Wednesday is a walk through your neighborhood with neighbors, City officials, City Council members, Lansing Police Officers,
and anyone else who may be interested in the assets of your neighborhood, and the areas of improvement or interest. These events are filmed by City TV in the summer and episodes air on Xfinity Channel 16 in the Fall. Please contact the Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen Engagement for additional information. Check out this Southwest Lansing Episode filmed in 2020 https://youtu.be/Wv4eizpvPSQ. BWL Tree Planting Program is a partnership between the City of Lansing and Board of Water and Light that supplies trees to neighborhoods that wish to add more greenery to their scenery. The trees provided are selected and planted by contractors working with BWL and will not grow to damage existing power lines. Neighborhood Bulk Trash Cleanups are provided in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Planning and paid for by CDBG funding. These events provide bulk trash cleanup to neighborhoods in CDBG eligible areas. Civic organizations must apply to host a cleanup and are responsible for volunteer recruitment, event promotion and coordination with DNCE for day of participation. Spring Cleanup: Small-Scale Neighborhood Cleanups: this is a new program designed to supply residents with supplies to complete a small neighborhood cleanup. Bags, gloves and additional resources are provided in the spring just after the snow thaws and melts. This can be a solo project or a small group of neighbors looking to get out and help beautify the city. Applications for all Neighborhood Grants and Programs open in October and close early February. The link to apply for all programs will be located at https://www.lansingmi.gov/387/Building-Neighborhoods. Once the applications are available, the webpage will be updated to include links to all applications.
PROGRAMS
OPEN RECREATION OPEN RECREATION ACTIVITIES
OPEN CLIMBING
$3/PERSON DROP-IN AND PAY-AT-THE-DOOR **Adult/Parent must accompany/supervise children. No class 11/11, 11,25
$5/HOUR/PERSON Adult, experienced climbers who are interested in climbing Gier Center’s wall are required to sign a waiver form and must know how to belay.
BASKETBALL
Please call 517-483-4313 to reserve a time.
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
10/4-12/13
Thurs.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adults
Schmidt
INDOOR BATTING TUNNEL RENTAL BATTING TUNNEL $10/HOUR BATTING TUNNEL & PITCHING MACHINE $20/FIRST HOUR, $10/ADDITIONAL HOUR EQUIPMENT (WITH PAID GYM RENTAL): TUNNEL $10 FLAT FEE PITCHING MACHINE $10 FLAT FEE
TOT-TIME Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
9/7-12/16
Tues.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
5 & under
Schmidt
9/8-12/15
Weds.
10-11:30 a.m.
5 & under
Gier
Gier Center offers a self-feeding tunnel for baseball or softball batting
PICKLEBALL Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
10/4-12/16
Mon.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adults
Schmidt
or pitching practices. **All batters must wear a helmet**. Batting tunnel, pitching machine, and full-gym space are rented separately. Payment is required at time of reservation. Please call 517-483-4313 to check availability and make your reservation.
VOLLEYBALL Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
10/4-12/13
Mon.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adults
Schmidt
10/5-12/13
Tues.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adults
Foster
TABLE TENNIS No program 11/11, 11/25 Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
10/4-12/13
Mon.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adults
Schmidt
10/2-12/17
Wed./Thurs.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adults
Foster
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PROGRAMS
FITNESS & WELLNESS WALK OFF THE POUNDS (AGES 50+)
BOXING FITNESS TRAINING (AGES 6-ADULT)
FREE
Gier gym will be open for indoor walking as part of your individual fitness routine. Bring a friend, improve your overall health, and walk off the pounds! No Program 11/26 Dates
Days
Ages
Pool
Time
9/13-12/17
Mon. & Fri.
50+
Gier
9-11 a.m.
LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS (ADULTS) Fees: $45/RES; $65/NON-RES
Specially designed for adults ages 39 and up, this class includes stretches, warm-up, floor work, and dance routines to increase cardiovascular fitness and a cool-down. Heart rates will be monitored. Instructor: Catherine Eagle. 20 Sessions. No Class 11/2, 11/11, 11/25. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
113231A
9/14-11/30
Tues. & Thurs.
9-10 a.m.
Gier
LOW-IMPACT DANCE AEROBICS (ADULTS) Fees: $40/RES; $53/NON-RES
This workout takes the jumping and bouncing out of aerobics with the same cardiovascular benefits. Simple routines will tone the arms, legs and stomach. Instructor: Margaret Sickles. 16 Sessions. No class 11/1 or 11/24. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
113326A
10/4-12/1
Mon. & Wed.
6-7 p.m.
Mt. Hope School
Fees: $25/RES; 30/NON-RES (6-17) Fees: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (Adult) Lose weight, control anger, and increase self-esteem. Trainer Kolmarge Harris, Lansing Spartan Youth Organization, is committed to help his community fight obesity. Through his fitness-training program, Kolmarge wants to motivate you to work out regularly and put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. 6 Sessions. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
113217A
10/6-11/10
Wed.
6-7 p.m.
6-17
Gier
113217B
10/6-11/10
Wed.
7-8 p.m.
Adults
Gier
113217C
10/2-11/6
Sat.
10-11 a.m.
6-17
Gier
113217D
10/2-11/6
Sat.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adults
Gier
FITNESS CENTER (AGES 16-ADULT) Gier gym will be open for indoor walking as part of your individual fitness routine. Bring a friend, improve your overall health, and walk off the pounds! Complete with treadmills, and a variety of strength-training machines. We will help you reach your health goals. For more information, please call 517-4834313 Drop-In Rate: $5 good all day! Monthly rate: $10/RES; $15/NON-RES Annual Rate: $100/RES; $150/NON-RES Also check out another workout option that’s included with your fitness center membership: FITNESS ON-DEMAND! You can select from a variety of video programs on the day and time of your choice, before/after your fitness center workout or just come in for a video class! Enjoy on your own, or bring some friends for a special group workout.
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS INCLUSIVE BOWLING (ADULTS)
SPORTS WITHOUT LIMITS (AGES 7-ADULT)
Fees: $30/RES; $45/NON-RES
During these social opportunities, participants will experience fun and friendship through recreational bowling. In addition to the registration fee, please bring $7.50 each Tuesday to pay for bowling. This covers shoes and as many games as you can bowl within the program period. 12 Sessions. Banquet will be December 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Gier Community Center. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
141060A
9/14-11/30
Tues.
2-4 p.m.
Spare Time Entertainment Center
Fees: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES (AGES 7-17) $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (ADULT)
LansingStrong is a team of athletes who compete by Ability, NOT Disability, at the Michigan Victory Games. ELIGIBILITY: In order to practice and compete with LansingStrong athletes must be at least 7 years old and have a primary physical disability with or without a cognitive disability. COMPETITION EVENTS: Bowling, Power Lifting, Swimming, Boccia Ball, Table Tennis, Cross Country, Track & Field Events, Wheelchair Slalom, and Cycling/Hand Cycling. For more information, please contact Dana Utterback at UtterBackD@michigan.gov. * = Occur every other Wednesday
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Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
141902A
10/6-12/15
Wed.*
6-7 p.m.
7-17
Gier
141902B
10/6-12/15
Wed.*
7-8 p.m.
Adults
Gier
PROGRAMS
DANCE ACROBATICS
BALLROOM DANCE (ADULT COUPLES)
Basic tumbling moves and agility tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, front and back somersaults and bridges. Stretching, limbering the body and proper tumbling form. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. 8 sessions. No Class 11/24.
American Style Ballroom for beginners or as a refresher and will include: Foxtrot, Partner Hustle, Waltz and Cha-Cha. All levels are welcome. Price is per couple. Register as couples only! Instructor: Garnett Kepler. 8 sessions. No class 11/25.
Fees: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES
Fees: $55/RES CPL; $75/NON-RES CPL
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112700A
10/6-12/1
Wed.
4:20-5:10 p.m.
5-12
Foster
112500A
10/7-12/2
Thurs.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adults
Foster
BALLET & MORE
BELLY DANCE
Our pre-dance class includes ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics and is the perfect introduction to dance. During the class, equal time will be shared for two dance disciplines. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. 8 Sessions. No class 11/25.
Classes are designed to teach the beginner basic techniques and movement and advance up through intermediate and master levels. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. 8 sessions. No class 11/24*, 11/25.*
Fees: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES
Fees: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112701A
10/7-12/2
Thurs.
4:20-5:10 p.m.
3-5
Foster
BALLET MARIALUZ: TRADITIONAL LATINO DANCE (AGES 3-ADULTS)
Fees: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (AGES 3-17); $30/RES; $45/NON-RES (ADULTS) Traditional folkloric dance, costuming, footwork and cultural enjoyment is emphasized. Instructor: Jonah Brown. 4 sessions. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112706A
10/6-10/27
Wed.
5:30-6:25 p.m. 3-5
Foster
112706AA
10/6-10/27
Wed.
6:30-7:25 p.m. 12-17
Foster
112706D
10/6-10/27
Wed.
6:30-7:25 p.m. Adults
Foster
BASIC HUSTLE 101
Fees: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES; $6 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR Beginning level class to teach the basic steps of hustle line dancing. No partner or experience necessary. Instructor: Yvonne Major. 10 sessions. No class 11/24. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
114109A
10/6-12/15
Wed.
6-7:30 p.m.
Adults
Letts
BASIC HUSTLE 202
Fees: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES OR $6 DROP-IN AT THE DOOR (10 Sessions) Welcome to the next level: Basic Hustle 202. In this class you will learn the basic steps along with more advanced routines to get you really dancing. No partner is needed, only your desire to learn and be active and be fit. This is an intermediate level class. Some experience is needed; we will show you everything you need to know. You may pay for all the sessions or you may pay at the door. Instructor: Sterling Armstrong. 10 Sessions. Drop in is $6 at the door. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
114111A
10/4-12/6
Mon.
6-7:30 p.m.
Adults
Letts
BEGINNING BELLY DANCE Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112501A
10/5-11/23
Tues.
5:20-6:20 p.m.
Adults
Foster
Ages
Location
INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
112502A
10/5-11/23
Tues.
7:40-8:40 p.m. Adults
Foster
MASTER BELLY DANCE Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112503A
10/6-12/1
Wed.*
5:20-6:20 p.m.
Adults
Foster
BELLY DANCE BEGINNING LEVEL 2 Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112526A
10/7-12/2
Thurs.**
5:20-6:20 p.m.
Adults
Foster
BELLY BARRE WORKOUT Fees: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES
Ballet Barre stretch, strengthen and tone with the added fun of belly dance cardio. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. 8 sessions. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
112506A
10/5-11/23
Tues.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adults
Foster
LINE DANCE (ADULTS)
Fees: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES OR $8 DROP-IN AT THE DOOR A class designed for basic line dance steps and movements to a variety of music. Open to all skill levels; no partner is needed. Instructor: Shawne Haddad. 8 Sessions. No class 10/18. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
113111A
10/4-11/29
Mon.
6-7:30 p.m.
Adults
Gier
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PROGRAMS
TENNIS FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS PROGRAMS (AGES 6-18) Fees: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES OR $8 DROP-IN AT THE DOOR
A class designed for basic line dance steps and movements to a variety of music. Open to all skill levels; no partner is needed. Instructor: Shawne Haddad. 8 Sessions. No class on 10/18. Todd Martin Youth Leadership (TMYL), a National Junior Tennis and Learning Program (NTJL) chapter and affiliate of the USTA provides youth tennis programming in cooperation with the City of Lansing and Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club. All coaches for the programs are TMYL staff. Where: Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, Ml 48823) Dates: Fridays; 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. No classes 11/26. See descriptions below for the program best suited to the player’s interest and ability. LOCAL EXCELLENCE TRAINING Fees: $97/RES; $140/NON-RES
LOCAL EXCELLENCE (HIGH SCHOOL) For high school students who have previous tennis experience and/or play on their high school team who like competitive drills and games. Improve advanced skill technique, conditioning and match strategy while having fun! Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140680A
9/24-12/17
Fri.
6:30-8 p.m.
6-18
MAC
LOCAL EXCELLENCE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) For middle school players who have played on the TMYL middle school team and participated in practices OR players with significant tennis experience. Tennis games and practice prepare players for high school tennis. Players are also eligible to participate in TMYL middle school events. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140681A
9/24-12/17
Fri.
6:30-8 p.m.
6-18
MAC
NJTL (AGES 6-18)
Fees: $75/RES; $112/NON-RES
MIDDLE SCHOOL Players who have tennis or other athletic experience and play with or are ready to use regular yellow ball.
HIGH SCHOOL Players who are just starting, or with limited experience and want to try out the game of tennis. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140630B
9/24-12/17
Fri.
6:30-8 p.m.
6-18
MAC
HIGH SCHOOL Players with tennis experience, who enjoy social aspect while wanting improve skills and play tennis games. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140630C
9/24-12/17
Fri.
6:30-8 p.m.
6-18
MAC
QUICK START TENNIS (AGES 6-MIDDLE SCHOOL) This format utilizes modified tennis balls, smaller racquets and court dimensions to provide a successful learning experience and lots of fun for players 6-10 years old. Progression is from red, orange, green to yellow (adult) balls. Ball, racquet and court transitions are based on a natural progression in technique, skill, athleticism, and age. Because each child matures differently, it is important to realize children of the same age and differing abilities may move fluidly between colored ball types (red to orange OR orange to red) based on their successes and need to improve individual specific tennis skill techniques such as serves, forehand and backhand.
RED BALL Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140631A
9/24-12/17
Fri.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
6-7
MAC
ORANGE BALL
(Ages 7-8 with previous tennis experience) Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140631B
9/24-12/17
Fri.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
7-8
MAC
GREEN BALL
(Age 8 with previous experience or ages 9-10 with no previous tennis experience) Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140631C
9/24-12/17
Fri.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
8-10
MAC
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Players who have tennis or other athletic experience and play with or are ready to use regular yellow ball)
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
140630A
9/24-12/17
Fri.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
6-18
MAC
140631D
9/24-12/17
Fri.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
MAC
TMYL strives to provide instruction at the appropriate level for all participants, so they can progress as players while having fun and making friends. TMYL Instructors may adjust which ball color or group a player is participating on any given Friday, based on individual skill, skill technique, and number of participants, game situations, etc. to facilitate the learning experience and enhance the enjoyment of all the players. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 16
PROGRAMS
AQUATICS FALL TERM SWIM PROGRAM - SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER Schmidt - 5825 Wise Rd. | Beekman - 2901 Wabash Rd. | Hunter - 1400 E. Kalamazoo St. For information, registration and pool hours/closings, please call 517-483-6685.
SWIM LESSON SELECTOR
Use the swim lesson selector below to find out which class is best suited for you or your child.
SCHMIDT FALL OPEN/LAP SWIM SCHEDULE FREE (No swim 11/11, 11/24, 11/25, 11/26, 11,27) Dates
Days
Ages
Pool
Time
9/7-12/17
Mon.-Fri.
Adult Lap Swim
Schmidt
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
9/8-12/15
Mon. & Wed.
Lap/Open Swim
Schmidt
5:30-7:30 p.m.
10/9-12/18
Sat.
Adult Lap Swim/Lessons
Schmidt
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
10/9-12/18
Sat.
Lap/Open Swim
Schmidt
12-2:30 p.m.
SCHMIDT POOL
SCHMIDT POOL
MONDAY
SATURDAY (Session 1 | No Classes 11/30)
$29/RES; $34/NON-RES (6 CLASSES)
$29/RES; $34/NON-RES (5 CLASSES)
Class Code
Dates
Time
Ages
Stages
Class Code
Dates
Time
Ages
Stages
135100F
10/4-11/8
5:30-6 p.m.
3-5
Swim Basics 1
135100E
10/9-11/13
10-10:30 a.m.
3-5
Swim Basics 1
135010C
10/4-11/8
6:10-6:40p.m.
6-10
Swim Basics 1
135100EE
10/9-11/13
10:35-11:05 a.m.
3-5
Swim Basics 2
135030D
10/9-11/13 6:45-7:15p.m.
6-10
Swim Basics Level 2
135030D
10/9-11/13
11:10-11:40 p.m.
6-10
Swim Basics 4
135010EE
10/9-11/13
12:-12:30 p.m.
6-10
Swim Basics 1
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ARTICLES
Where Does My RecycliNg End Up?
Bales of plastic and other materials at the MRF waiting to be shipped out and made into new products.
Give Backyard CompostiNg a Try You familiarize yourself with Lansing’s recycling guidelines and then dutifully place items into your recycling cart, but have you ever wondered where they go once they leave your curbside? Your recycling goes on quite a journey, from the curbside cart to the recycling center, also known as a material recovery facility (MRF). When materials arrive at the MRF, they are loaded onto conveyor belts. From there, they go through a series of stations where they are separated by material type and processed into huge bales. The impressive sorting system includes both manual sorting by human hands, as well as high tech sorting by a robot. The bales are sold to end markets and remanufactured into new products. There is a new MRF in Lansing, which is where all the material collected at the curbside is sent. A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held and a video of this event,as well as a brief virtual tour of the facility, can be seen online at: lansingmi.gov/MRF. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 18
Leaves, grass and other yard waste materials can be bagged up or placed in bundles for curbside collection. Once placed at the curbside, these items are picked up and sent to a local composting facility where they are processed into nutrient-rich compost and mulch. Have you ever tried composting in your backyard? Composting is easy and provides great soil and garden amendment. If you’re interested in learning more, CART can provide free informational compost packets designed to help you get started.
CART
RecycliNg InformaTioN SIMPLE RECYCLING The City of Lansing partners with Simple Recycling to provide residents with an opportunity to recycle clothing, textiles and household goods. Simple Recycling collection is still suspended until further notice. Updates will be provided as information is received. To learn more about Simple Recycling, visit lansingmi.gov/recyleclothes. For questions about Simple Recycling, please call 866-835-5068. Items like this may also be donated to local social organizations like: • Goodwill • Salvation Army
• St. Vincent de Paul • Volunteers of America
CAN’T REMEMBER YOUR COLLECTION DAY? HELP IS HERE! A new and improved waste collection reminder service is now available! Sign-up for Recycle Coach by downloading the app on your mobile device. You can also locate your collection schedule by visiting lansingmi.gov/CART.
WHERE TO TAKE ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED IN SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING Plastic Bags Meijer, Target, Kroger, Walmart and other retail stores Styrofoam East Lansing Public Works - 1800 E. State Rd., East Lansing Dart - 432 Hogsback Rd., Mason Dart - 2148 Depot St., Holt Books MSU Surplus Store - Green Way, East Lansing Friedland - 405 E. Maple St., Lansing Electronics Staples Best Buy
Paint/Pesticides/Household Hazardous Waste/Needles/ Syringes Ingham County Health Department - 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing For more information, please call 517-887-4312 Clothing/Household Goods Request Simple Recycling service and place next to the green City of Lansing recycling cart. For more information, contact info@simplerecycling.com Donate to Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul or Volunteers of America Old Medicine For more information on safe disposal of both controlled and non-controlled medicine, please visit takebackmeds.org
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CART
2021 RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE Recycling collection is every other week using a green or blue week schedule. Find your collection week using the map on this page of the Collection Day Schedule tool at lansingrecycles.com.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING COLLECTION Offices are closed on the following dates. Dates
Holiday
Collection Delay
9/6
Labor Day
One Day Delay
10/11
Columbus Day
No Collection Delay
11/11
Veterans Day
No Collection Delay
11/25
Thanksgiving Day
12/25
Christmas
No Collection Delay
12/31
New Year’s Eve
No Collection Delay
One Day Delay (Thursday Pickup Only)
= Holiday; Collection delayed
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CART
2022 RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE Recycling collection is every other week using a green or blue week schedule. Find your collection week using the map on this page of the Collection Day Schedule tool at lansingrecycles.com.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING COLLECTION Offices are closed on the following dates. Dates
Holiday
Collection Delay
1/1
New Year’s Day
No Collection Delay
1/17
MLK Day
One Day Delay
2/21
Presidents Day
No Collection Delay
4/15
Good Friday
No Collection Delay
5/30
Memorial Day
One Day Delay
7/4
Independence Day
One Day Delay
9/5
Labor Day
One Day Delay
10/10
Columbus Day
No Collection Delay
11/11
Veterans Day
No Collection Delay
11/24
Thanksgiving Day
12/24
Christmas Eve
No Collection Delay
12/25
Christmas
No Collection Delay
12/31
New Year’s Eve
No Collection Delay
One Day Delay (Thursday only)
= Holiday; Collection delayed
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CART
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CART
TRASH DISPOSAL INFORMATION
We are the leader in convenient, affordable curbside pickup. Our range of trash cart sizes are sure to meet the needs of any size household. Place carts on the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. Containers must be off the curb within 24 hours. Separate recyclable materials and yard waste from trash.
BLUE TRASH CART SERVICE These strong, convenient blue carts are for trash only. All trash in the carts must be bagged to keep carts clean and odor minimized. Can’t get your cart to the curb? Front door pickup is available for an additonal fee each quater (every three months). To sign up for service, visit lansingmi.gov/CART or call 517-483-4400.
32-GALLON CART
$25/QUARTER (BI-WEEKLY SERVICE)** $50/QUARTER 1-2 kitchen-sized bags
65-GALLON CART $54/QUARTER 4-5 kitchen-sized bags
95-GALLON CART $58/QUARTER 6-8 kitchen-sized bags + up to 3 30-gallon bags under 30 lbs each accepted on the side of the cart
**Prices subject to change **Bi-weekly service is for people who generate a very small amount of trash (one kitchen sized bag per week or less) and is only available for the 32-gallon cart. Carts are serviced on residents’ recycling day only. If the cart is placed out on the wrong day or after 7:00 a.m., a driver will not be sent back to collect the cart, and the cart will not be serviced until the next eligible collection day.
PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE: IN-PERSON
City of Lansing Treasurer’s Office: 1st Floor City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue (cash payments accepted)
CREDIT CARD
Call the CART mainline at 517-483-4400, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
BY MAIL
Send check or money order to City of Lansing, CART 3200, PO Box 30516 Lansing, MI 48909-8016
Online
lansingmi.gov/CART
BULK COLLECTION • Large items over 30 pounds and longer than 4 feet such as appliances and furniture are considered bulk waste. The cost to have these picked up from the curbside is $33.00 for the first item. Additional items are $16.50/each. • This is a non-refundable fee. There are no longer trash stickers. Instead, simply pay in advance of your scheduled bulk collection day and place your item at the curb by that time. Households that meet income qualifications can receive on free bulk item per year. • To request bulk collection, please visit: lansingmi.gov/trash.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION: The seasonal collection of leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste materials will continue until the end of November 2021. Collection will transition to weekly collection starting in the fall. As that time gets closer, updates and details will be provided. Place materials at the curbside in paper bags on your normal collection day. Do not use the City of Lansing’s trash carts or private waste hauler carts. Paper lawn care bags are available at most grocery and hardware stores. Brush and tree trimmings must be less than four feet in length and less than two inches in diameter and bundled securely with string or twine, not wire. Please limit all bags and bundles to no more than 30 pounds each. For more information, please visit: lansingmi.gov/yardwaste. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 23
ARTICLES
There are many ways that you can Contribute to a cleaner and greener lifestyle • Reduce your energy use • Recycle and reduce waste • Conserve water • Prevent pollution
The City of Lansing is working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ultimately lower our carbon footprint. We are encouraging businesses, households and others to do the same! More information can be at lansingmi.gov/ sustainability.
LOCAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT • Take advantage of an energy audit to determine what parts of your home to focus on. The BWL offers free services to income qualified residents. For more information, please visit lbwl.com/hometownhelp. • Consider updating old appliances – BWL and Consumers Energy provide rebates and other incentives. For more information, please visit lbwl.com/applicances orconsumersenergy.com/residential/save-money-and-energy/rebates/applicance-rebates. • Consider upgrading an old furnace, air conditioner, windows and other less efficient parts of your home – “green” financing is available through Michigan Saves and they can help you find a local contractor and work with utilities to get you the rebates that you qualify for. These measures can save you money in the long run by making your home more energy efficient. For more information please visit michigansaves.org. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 24
PROGRAMS
SPORTS SPORTS SAMPLER 4 KIDS (Ages 3-5)
ARCHERY I (BEGINNER)
Fees: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES
This four-week sports program will teach the basics of T-Ball, Floor Hockey, Basketball and Bowling. The program will focus on developing the basic motor skills required to engage in each sport, all while playing and socializing with others. Parents participation is highly encouraged! Instructor: Kenny Mans Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
113191A
10/7-10/28
Thurs.
6-6:45 p.m.
Location Gier
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
114273A (Ages 9-17) 114273AA (Adults)
10/210/30
Sat.
10-11:30 a.m.
Letts
114273B (Ages 9-17) 114273BB (Adults)
10/210/30
Sat.
12-1:30 p.m.
Letts
114273C (Ages 9-17) 114273CC (Adults)
11/612/11
Sat.
10-11:30 a.m.
Letts
EXPLORE ARCHERY
Fees: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (Ages 8-17) Explore Archery is a fun, introductory program for anyone interested in getting into the sport into the sport. Play exciting games and earn achievement awards, while developing a new skill. Per instructor, parents and guardians must accompany and be present with their child for the entirety of the class session. 5 Sessions. No program 11/11 and 11/25. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
114271A (Ages 8-17) 114271AA (Adults)
9/3010/28
Thur.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Letts
114271B (Ages 8-17) 114271BB (Adults)
11/1112/16
Thur.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Letts
ARCHERY I & II
Fees: $50/RES; $55/NON-RES (Ages 9-17) Fees: $50/RES; $75/NON-RES (Adults) Archery I is for the beginner and concentrates on range rules, safety and fundamentals of archery. This session is appropriate for those who have never shot a bow or those with little previous experience or who are seeking a refresher course. Archery II continues where Archery I left off. Learn the remainder of the National Training System, the same training our Olympic archers receive. All safety gear and equipment provided (bow, arrows, quiver, and target). Per Instructors, parent and guardian must accompany and be present with their child for the entirety of the class session. Two Certified Instructors. 5 Sessions. No program 11/27.
ARCHERY II (CONTINUATION/EXPERIENCED) Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
114274A (Ages 9-17) 114274AA (Adults)
11/612/11
Sat.
12-1:30 p.m.
Letts
JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT ARCHERY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (AGES 9-ADULT) Fees: $105/RES; $110/NON-RES (AGES 9-17) Fees: $105/RES; $158/NON-RES (ADULTS)
This program allows those who have successfully completed Archery I and II, and have coach-approval to join, shoot for benchmark scores and earn pins. Get tips and tricks for competitive shooting, learn tournament rules and line etiquette. Instructors will provide more information on tournaments you can compete in after completing this course. All safety gear and equipment will be available. Per Instructors, parents and guardians must accompany and be present with their child for the entirety of the class session. Two Certified Archery Instructors. 10 Sessions. No program 11/27. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
114275A (Ages 9-17) 114275AA (Adults)
10/212/11
Sat.
2-3:30 p.m.
Letts
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PROGRAMS
LIFETIME SPORTS - ADULT SPORTS ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES (ADULT)
Team registration for Women’s and Coed Volleyball Leagues begin September 14th. WOMEN’S LEAGUE (12 MATCHES) TEAM $179; PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT REFEREE $11 PER MATCH ON COURT Registration Deadline - Friday, November 19, 2021 Start Date - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 CO-ED LEAGUE (8 MATCHES) TEAM $135; PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT; REFEREE $11 PER MATCH ON COURT Registration Deadline - Friday, December 17, 2021 Start Date - Thursday, January 6, 2022
MEN’S WINTER 50 PLUS BASKETBALL LEAGUE TEAM $225; PLAYER $10/RESIDENT; $15/NON-RESIDENT REFEREE $30 PER REFEREE ON COURT Registration Deadline - Friday, December 10, 2021 Start Date - Monday, January 10, 2022 The 50 Plus Basketball League consists of players who are passionate about the game. The league is committed to providing the player the opportunity to play basketball, on a regular basis, in a recreational league designed specifically for ages 50 and over. Games are played on Monday evenings at Gier Center. Registration deadline is Friday, December 10th.
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League Web Sites For more information on any Lifetime Sports League, program entry forms, schedules, standings (where applicable), and more, simply visit one of the Sports Web Sites listed below: Youth Soccer - www.leaguelineup.com/lansingyouthsoccer Youth NFL Flag Football - www.leaguelineup.com/lansingnflflag Adult Volleyball - www.leaguelineup.com/lansingvolleyball Youth Floor Hockey - www.leaguelineup.com/lansingfloorhockey Men’s 50+ Basketball - www.leaguelineup.com/mensmastersbasketball Bookmark these sites today!
Be a Youth Volunteer Coach! All of our youth sports at Lansing Parks and Recreation are completely dependent on dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer coaches. Whether you are interested in being a head coach, assistant coach, or simply want to help organize your team’s snack schedule, the Lifetime Sports office can get you started on a rewarding and memory-making path as a volunteer youth sports coach. For more information, please call the Lifetime Sports Office at 517-483-4039. Lifetime Sports Programs - Thank You Sponsors U-Club - Dagwood’s - Shaheen Chevrolet - Domino’s Pizza - Falsetta’s Casa Nova - Art’s Pub - City Limits - Action Printing - MESSA - Northside Towing - Local Tattoo - Driven Collision - Steele Tree Landscaping - Cottage Gardens - Lake Lansing Rd Mobil - Leroy’s Bar and Grill - Detroit Frankies Reno’s North - Classic Pub - LSJ - Overhead Door - Farm Bureau Insurance - Steakhouse Philly Bar and Grill - Orion Family Dental - Pneumatic Innovations - Sir Pizza - Buffalo Wild Wings
PROGRAMS
LIFETIME SPORTS – YOUTH SPORTS FEE POLICY
2022 SPRING YOUTH SOCCER
Different fees apply for registrations received after the published deadline date. Everyone is encouraged to register online before the deadline date and save $5 at www.lansingmi.gov/parks.
This is a recreational soccer league. Participants will sign up individually; teams are formed by school or previous coach. This program requires the use of a Parks & Recreation Reversible Jersey. Games begin the week of April 11th.
FALL YOUTH SPORTS DEADLINES HAVE PASSED
BY 3/11/22 $35/RES; $40/NON-RES; AFTER 3/11/22 $45/RES; $50/NON-RES
Registration deadlines have passed for fall youth soccer (grades K-6th) and youth NFL; however, it may not be too late to participate. Call Lansing Parks and Recreation at 517-483-6685 to see about team availability or program waiting lists.
Class Code
Days
Ages
Location
332100A
Wed. & Sat.
Grades K/1st
Davis Park
332100B
Thurs. & Sat.
Grades K/1st
Davis Park
YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY - TEAM SIGN-UP $225/TEAM
Lansing Parks & Recreation is offering youth floor hockey for boys and girls, ages 5 to 14. This team registration program begins play in January 2022. Includes a 6 game season. League Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 1 p.m.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY BY 11/26/21 $45/RES; $50/NON-RES; AFTER 11/26/21 $55/RES; $60/ NON-RES Teams are forming for this winter’s Floor Hockey season. Class Code
Day
Time
Ages
Location
232225A
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
5-6
Schmidt
2322258
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
7-8
Schmidt
232225C
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
9-10
Schmidt
232225D
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
11-12
Schmidt
232225E
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
13-14
Schmidt
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
BY 11/5/21 $40/RES; $45/NON-RES; AFTER 11/5/21 $50/RES; $55/NONRES The Lifetime Sports office offers a youth basketball program for boys and girls in grades 1-4. This is a non-competitive league, skill-based program with individual registrations and volunteer coaches. Participants are placed on teams according to their grade and school. Practices start the first week of December. Games begin January 8, 2022. This program requires the use of a Parks & Recreation Reversible Jersey ($15 for new purchase). Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
232600A
1/8-2/26
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
Grades 1st/2nd
Gier
232700A
1/8-2/26
Sat.
Mid-Morning Games
Grades 3rd/4th
Gier
BY 3/11/22 $45/RES; $50/NON-RES; AFTER 3/11/22 $55/RES; $60/NON-RES Class Code
Days
Ages
Location
332200A
Wed. & Sat.
Grades 2nd/3rd
Hope Complex
332100B
Thurs. & Sat.
Grades 2nd/3rd
Hope Complex
332300A
Tues. & Sat.
Grades 4th/5th/6th
Hope Complex
LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER (Ages 3-4)
BY 2/4/22 $30/RES; $35/NON-RES; AFTER 2/4/22 $40/RES; $45/NONRES Little Kickers is an introduction to soccer ran as a clinic style program, which includes 4-sessions on easy and fun ways to learn basic skills like kicking, dribbling, trapping, and shooting through supervised stations. Ages as of 3/5/22. Class Code
Date
Day
Time
Ages
Location
333830A
3/5-3/26
Sat.
10 a.m.
3
Schmidt
2322258
3/5-3/26
Sat.
11 a.m.
4
Schmidt
GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL
BY 12/10/21 $45/RES; $50/NON-RES; AFTER 12/10/21 $55/RES; $60/ NON-RES This is a recreational and instructional girl’s volleyball program as part of the Red Cedar Youth Volleyball League. Participants sign up individually and must reside within the Lansing School District. Teams will be formed based on grade levels (grade levels may be combined). Season runs four weeks of league play. Volunteer coaches needed. League play is targeted to begin in early March of 2022. Class Code
Date
Day
Time
Ages
Location
232500A
3/6-3/27
Sun.
Times Vary
Grades 4th/5th/6th
Gier
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PROGRAMS
TUTORING TODD MARTIN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TUTORING PROGRAM (AGES 6-18) Fees: $75/RES; $110/NON-RES (No Program 11/11)
Todd Martin Youth Leadership’s Tutoring Program works with youth ages 6-18 to improve or maintain their academic success by providing help with homework, additional academic support where needed, including access to online learning programs, and SAT prep. In addition, participants will engage in life skills lessons that focus on self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, TMYL programming will be provided both in-person and virtually. TMYL will assess the needs of the participant and pair them with a tutor that will best meet their needs. The in-person program will meet on Mondays and Thursdays at Foster Community Center from 3:30-5:30pm. For the virtual program, the assigned tutor will coordinate with the parent/guardian of the registered child to determine mutually-agreed upon days and times for tutoring. All participants will receive 2 hours of 1: 1 tutoring a week. Certified educators oversee the program. By registering your child for this program, you are granting Todd Martin Youth Leadership permission to use your child’s likeness in a photograph/ video or comments/quotations made by my child or myself about the program in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other considerations. If you do not grant this permission, please contact Rebecca Johnson at rebecca.johnson@tmyl.org. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
140670A
9/27-12/9
Mon. & Thur.
3:30-5:30 p.m.
6-18
Foster
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PROGRAMS
HOMESCHOOL Paid teachers and volunteer staff offer a broad variety of topics encompassing math, history, arts, science, competitive games, fitness and more! If you have a subject you would enjoy teaching, please contact Stephanie Smith. There are two ways of getting information to families. Visit their Facebook Page, “Homeschool Days at Foster” or their website at homeschoollansing.com. Instructors will share information about classes and field trips on this page. Any questions can be emailed to Stephanie at info@homeschoollansing.com. To register for classes through Lansing Parks and Recreation, please visit www.lansingmi.gov/parks or contact Foster Community Center at 517-483-4233.
AFTERSCHOOL/TEENS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES K-6)
Fees: $30/RES CHILD; $55/NON-RES CHILD PER SEMESTER Lansing Parks and Recreation After School Program offers a variety of clubs, mentoring, and crafts as well as time in the game room and gym. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun! Staff will provide a supervised environment with a variety of activities each day. Snacks will be provided daily by the Lansing School District (Sodexo) meal service program. **After school bussing is available according to DEAN Transportation guidelines. No program on half-day or no school days for the Lansing School District. Fall semester runs from the first day of school to the last day before Winter Break. Class Code
Day
Time
Location
112400A
Mon.-Fri.
3:30-6 p.m.
Foster
113000A
Mon.-Fri.
3:30-6 p.m.
Gier
POTTER PARK ZOO PASSES (FREE) Family passes are available at each of the Community Centers. They can be checked out for a total of 2 weeks at a time. Each pass includes free parking and admission to the zoo for your household. Brought to you by Potter Park Zoo, Zoo in Your Neighborhood, Community Foundation and Lansing Parks and Recreation. Stop in and sign one out today!
TEEN NIGHT (AGES 12-18) Youth currently enrolled in school will participate in various supervised activities in the gym and game room. For more information, contact your neighborhood Community Center. Date
Day
Time
Location
9/7-12/14
Tues.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Schmidt
9/8-12/15
Wed.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Foster
9/9-12/16
Thurs.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gier
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PROGRAMS
SENIORS SENIOR PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Gier Center - 2400 Hall St., P: 517-483-4313 | Schmidt Center - 5825 Wise Rd. P: 527-483-6685 *All activities and events are free unless otherwise stated Nutritional lunches from Tri-County Office on Aging offers a hot nutritional meal served Tuesday through Friday at Schmidt Community Center. A $3 donation per person for adults 60 years and older and a $5 donation for those 60 years of age is recommended.
COFFEE HOUR
BINGO
Start your day right with cookies, coffee, and conversation at Schmidt Community Center!
Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the thrill of winning and the chance to win fabulous prizes.
Dates
Day
Time
Location
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/7-12/17
Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
9/7-12/16
Tues. & Thurs.
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Schmidt
SENIOR OPEN REC
SCRAPBOOKING HOUR
Enjoy the classics like 8-ball pool, table tennis, and basketball along with some new favorites like Nintendo Wii Bowling and pickle ball.
Bring your scrapbook and pictures. We will have scissors, paper, stickers, and more!
Dates
Day
Time
Location
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/7-12/17
Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
9/7-12/14
Tues.
9-10 a.m.
Schmidt
Wii BOWLING
ROUND THE TABLE CRAFTS
Virtual bowling! All the fun without having to lift the heavy ball. Tournament TBD.
Crochet hats and mittens, sew a quilt, all the best crafts for holiday giftgiving.
Dates
Day
Time
Location
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/7-12/17
Mon.-Fri.
12:30-2 p.m.
Schmidt
9/10-12/17
Tues.
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Schmidt
CHAIR DANCING
LUNCH AND LEARN
Strengthen your muscles and increase core stability with fun exercises designed for any fitness level.
Enjoy a meal and presentation from a local organization like the Potter Park Zoo, Lansing Police Department, etc. every Wednesday with ‘Lunch and Learn!
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/7-12/17
Mon. & Wed.
10-10:30 a.m.
Schmidt
CHAIR YOGA
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/8-12/15
Wed.
12-1 p.m.
Schmidt
MOVIE DAY
Loosen stiff joints, relax tension, and improve posture and coordination – all without leaving your chair. Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/8-12/15
Wed.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Schmidt
Popcorn and a movie every Friday! Enjoy the classics along with some new favorites. Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/10-12/17
Tues.
1-2:30 p.m.
Schmidt
TAI CHI
ENHANCED FITNESS / WALKING FOR HEALTH
Improve balance, flexibility, and mobility at any age with gentle therapeutic Tai Chi-inspired exercise.
The program consists of a 5-minute warm up, a 20-minute walk, 20 minutes of strength training with ankle and hand weights (provided), 10 minutes of stretching. Participants may walk indoors or outdoors and are encouraged to work at their own level. Exercises can be modified and done from a sitting or standing position. This class is funded by a grant from the Tri-County Office on Aging. There is no fee for the class. Instructor: Casey Thompson, Certified Enhance Fitness Instructor. No Class 11/26.
Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/13-12/13
Mon.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Schmidt
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Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/10-12/17
Tues.
1-2:30 p.m.
Schmidt
PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SENIORS CIDER AND A MOVIE
SENIOR PICNIC $5/PERSON
Enjoy cards, entertainment, and good friends in beautiful Frances Park. Pre-registration is required. Call (517) 483-6686 to register. Class Code
Date
Day
Time
Location
415930A
9/16
Thurs.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Frances Park
Warm up with hot apple cider and a movie. Dates
Day
Time
Location
12/3
Fri.
12:30-2 p.m.
Schmidt
OLD SCHOOL CHRISTMAS $5/PERSON
MAD HATTERS DAY
Music, dancing, and ringing in the holiday season at Schmidt Community Center! Register by December 17th by calling (517) 583-6686.
Wear your favorite, craziest, or funniest hat and win a prize! Dates
Day
Time
Location
9/24
Fri.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
Class Code
Date
Day
Time
Location
115115A
12/21
Tues.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Schmidt
THE GREAT PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN
THANKSGIVING BINGO
Dress up in a costume or come just to enjoy the cider, crafts, and fun.
Join us for one last special bingo game before the holiday weekend!
Dates
Day
Time
Location
Dates
Day
Time
Location
10/29
Fri.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
11/23
Tues.
12:30-2 p.m.
Schmidt
VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON Represent your unit and be celebrated. No MREs here. Join us at Schmidt Community Center! Dates
Day
Time
Location
11/10
Wed.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
PARADE OF SCARVES Tis the season! Show off your favorite, brightest, boldest scarf in the Parade of Scarves. Dates
Day
Time
Location
11/16
Tues.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schmidt
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PROGRAMS
MARTIAL ARTS KARATE (AGES 4-ADULT)
TAE KWON DO (AGES 5*-ADULT) Fees: $50/RES; $55/NON-RES (AGES 5-17) $50/RES; $75/NON-RES (ADULTS)
Students are trained with proven, age-appropriate techniques that are essential for personal protection. Each class will bring new lessons, drills, and exercises in a safe and fun, yet structured, environment to help build more confidence, increased focus and a positive outlook on learning Karate. This is an on-going course, which continues in the public venue with no hidden fees! Parents are encouraged to attend. Ten Session. No Class 11/25. Instructor: Sanchin Systems.
$35/RES; $40/NON-RES (BLACK BELT) Enjoy the benefits of Korean martial arts and its traditional values. Learn basic blocking, kicking and punching techniques, traditional forms and the responsibilities that apply to these techniques. There are tournament opportunities as well. Instructor: Master Dr. Rachel Harshbarger. *50% discount on fees for each additional immediate family member (sibling/ parent) Does not include Black Belt registration. *Ages 5 and 6 with a participating adult. 9 Sessions.
KARATE FOR KIDS (GRADES K-8)
Fees: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
116778A
10/5-12/7
Tues.
6-6:45 p.m.
Schmidt
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
114779A
10/7-12/16
Thurs.
6-6:45 p.m.
Letts
112779A (Ages 5-17) 112779B (Adults) 112779BB (Black Belts)
9/810/11
Mon. & Wed.
6:30-8 p.m.
Foster
112779C (Ages 5-17) 112779D (Adults) 112779DD (Black Belts
10/1311/15
Mon. & Wed.
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Foster
112779E (Ages 5-17) 112779F (Adults) 112779FF (Black Belts)
11/1712/20
Mon. & Wed.
6:30-8 p.m.
Foster
FAMILY KARATE (AGES 4+) Fees: $80/RES; $85/NON-RES *Fee covers the family participating Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
116779A
10/5-12/7
Tues.
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Schmidt
114779A
10/7-12/16
Thurs.
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Letts
ADULT SELF DEFENSE (AGES 14 – ADULT)
Fees: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (AGES 14-17) Fees: $40/RES; $57/NON-RES (ADULTS) Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
116771A
10/5-12/7
Tues.
7:45-8:45 p.m.
14-17
Schmidt
116771B
10/5-12/7
Tues
7:45-8:45 p.m.
Adult
Schmidt
114771A
10/7-12/16
Thurs.
7:45-8:45 p.m.
14-17
Letts
114771B
10/7-12/16
Thurs
7:45-8:45 p.m.
Adult
Letts
AIKIDO Fees: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (AGES 16-17) Fees: 40/RES; $60/NON-RES (ADULTS) A non-aggressive, traditional Japanese Martial Art that focuses on rolling, falling, throwing techniques, pinning techniques, and Aikido weapons: Jo (wooden short staff) and Bokken (wooden sword). Aikido World Alliance (AWA) Certified Instructor: Jeremy M.L. Hix. 10 Sessions. No class 11/11. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Location
113283A
9/14-10/14
Tues. and Thurs.
7-8:30 p.m.
16-17
Gier
113283B
9/14-10/14
Tues. and Thurs.
7-8:30 p.m.
Adults
Gier
113283C
10/19-11/23
Tues. and Thurs.
7-8:30 p.m.
16-17
Gier
113283D
10/19-11/23
Tues. and Thurs.
7-8:30 p.m.
Adults
Gier
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PROGRAMS
CREATIVE ARTS & GENERAL INTEREST COOKING WITH MEG
SCRATCH NINJA (COMPUTER CODING)
An introductory class to cooking and baking for everyone! Easy, hands on recipes for foods that kids will enjoy eating and have fun making. Children will learn about cleanliness, textures, colors, the body and more! 5 sessions. (No class on 11/27.)
This class is geared towards students grades 2-4. This class uses Scratch, a coding platform developed by MIT, as a tool to teach core computer science and coding concepts such as loop, conditional, motion, and sensing. Students will also work on a project in each session ranging from animation, games, to graphic design and storytelling, etc. The class employs a variety of interesting topics to teach logical thinking and inspire creativity, so your kids are not only learning but also creating starting from day one. Kids will be challenged to be creative and solve tough problems while learning the deeper computer science concepts.
Fees: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES | ALL AGES
Fees: $180/PERSON
Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
116050A
10/2-10/30
Sat.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom
116050B
11/6-12/11
Sat.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom
VOICE OVERS….NOW IS YOUR TIME Fees: $35/PERSON
In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or fulltime, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. Class Code
Dates
Day
Time
Location
116402A
11/16
Tues.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adults
SCRATCH JUNIOR (COMPUTER CODING) $105/PERSON
This series of fun classes use the Scratch Junior platform, developed by the same MIT team that built the Scratch. While building interactive stories and games, your child will be introduced to the basics of coding concepts, solve problems, and most importantly, create! For example, your child will learn loops, messaging, how to capture events in a game to take action and more! We will go from simple projects with different characters working independently to connecting characters with complex actions. Your child will also get to apply their artistic skills to create their own characters, tell stories, and share their math and science knowledge. This class is geared towards students grades K-2. Level: Beginner (5-8 yrs. old) Prerequisites: No prerequisites Requirements: Students must have a laptop or desktop device with Zoom, a Chrome browser, and high internet connectivity. (7 sessions) Class Code
Dates
Day
116790A
9/13-10/25 Mon.
Time
Location
5:30-6:15 p.m.
Zoom
Level: Beginner (7-11 yrs old) Prerequisites: No prerequisites Requirements: Students must have a laptop or desktop device with Zoom, a Chrome browser, and high internet connectivity. (12 sessions. No class on 10/11.) Class Code
Dates
Day
116791A
9/27-12/20 Mon.
Time
Location
7-7:55 p.m.
Zoom
ACCELERATED SCRATCH (COMPUTER CODING) Fees: $180/PERSON
This class is geared for students grades 5-9. This class uses Scratch, a coding platform developed by MIT, as a tool to teach core computer science and coding concepts such as loop, conditional, motion, and sensing. Students will also work on a project in each session ranging from animation, games, to graphic design and storytelling, etc. The class employs a variety of interesting topics to teach logical thinking and inspire creativity, so your kids are not only learning but also creating starting from day one. Kids will be challenged to be creative and solve tough problems while learning the deeper computer science concepts. Ages: 10-15 yrs old (12 sessions) Class Code
Dates
Day
116792A
9/28-12/14 Tues.
Time
Location
7-7:55 p.m.
Zoom
JUNIOR ROBOTICS (COMPUTER CODING) Fees: $125/PERSON
This first unit will introduce students to the basics of VEX Code and programming in 3-D. Students will learn how to navigate robots through virtual worlds and complete exciting maze challenges! In the second unit, students will practice navigating robots through even more complicated virtual worlds full of obstacles by making use of sensors. Moreover, students will learn how to make robots transport objects and see how these topics are important in real-world scenarios! This class is geared towards students grades 2-4. Level: Intermediate (7-10 yrs. old) Prerequisites: Courses require familiarity with Scratch type of programming languages Requirements: Students must have a laptop or desktop device with Zoom, a Chrome browser, and high internet connectivity. (8 sessions) Class Code
Dates
Day
116793A
9/13-10/25 Mon.
Time
Location
5:30-6:25 p.m.
Zoom
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TURNER-DODGE HOUSE
Step into Lansing’s history when you enter the magnificent oak receiving hall of this classical revival of the 19th-century historic home. The 12-foot ornamental tin ceilings and fine artisanship reflect the rich heritage of an earlier time. 100 E. North Street, Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-483-4220 (Turner-Dodge House is wheelchair accessible to the first floor only)
REGULAR TOUR
$5/PERSON Tour of the house’s history and architecture. Tuesdays - Thursdays from 1-7 pm. Group tours of 10 persons or more must be scheduled. To reserve your tour call 517-483-4220. Fee: $5 per person.
5th ANNUAL VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN AT TURNER-DODGE HOUSE
$5/PERSON (AGES 6 – ADULT) The 5th annual Victorian Halloween, will feature traditional Halloween charm with each room decorated in historic Halloween fashion. As always the Turner-Dodge mannequins will be dressed in Halloween style and spooky (but not scary!) surprises lurk around corners. For more information, call 517-483-4220. Dates
Day
Time
Ages
10/26–10/28
Tues., Wed., Thurs.
1-7 p.m.
6-Adults
10/29
Fri. (Candle light Tour)
6-9 p.m.
6-Adults
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TRAVELING INGHAM COUNTY ONE ROOM SCHOOLS EXHIBIT
FREE A new Ingham County Historical Commission traveling exhibition on Ingham County One Room Schools will visit Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center. The exhibit highlights one room schools in Ingham County -- the rural school districts, buildings, consolidations and connections to modern school districts. Historical Commission members will be available to answer questions. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own photos and information pertaining to Ingham County schools. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 6 p.m.
CREATE YOUR OWN HISTORY HOUSE RETREAT
$10/PERSON (Duration 2-5 hours) Alone or with friends, enjoy a sack lunch and get away from modern life for a while! Bring a book to read, painting to paint, puzzle to do, dance to dance – you decide! To reserve your retreat or for more information call 517-483-4220.
FACILITY RENTALS
The Turner-Dodge House be can rented for weddings, meetings and other special events. To reserve, or for more information, call 517-483-4220.
PROGRAMS
THE CITY OF LANSING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Would like to Thank Our Generous Event and Program Sponsors PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
To apply, visit nhaschools.com
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Never Stop Learning Our free learning resources take you from preschool to college to career.
LITTLE LEARNERS
Find these services—and many more—at cadl.org/raising-readers.
Raising Readers Backpacks
The backpacks are back! Our collection of bags filled with early literacy books, activities and toys for young readers are in circulation again. Dinosaurs, Friends, Robots—there are 65 fun themes to choose from. See them all at cadl.org/raising-readers.
SCHOOL-AGE LEARNERS CADL has partnered with the Ingham Intermediate School District on a free, interactive app for parents. It includes daily activities to help prepare children for success in school. Sign up today at cadl.org/readyrosie.
Visit cadl.org/learn for online learning tools, Launchpads and more.
Drop-in STEAM Days (Age 4 & up)
Drop in after school for fun STEAM activities and experiments.
Storytimes
Library storytimes combine expert storytelling with activities that support important practices for early literacy—singing, talking, playing and more. Find a complete schedule, both in branches and online, at cadl.org/events. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 36
CADL DOWNTOWN LANSING:
401 S. Capitol Ave. Thursdays, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 & Dec. 9 3–5 p.m.
CADL SOUTH LANSING:
3500 S. Cedar St. Thursdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 3–5 p.m.
CADL FOSTER:
200 N. Foster Ave. Thursdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28 & Dec. 23 3–5 p.m.
BreakerSpace (Ages 10-16)
Learn about using hand tools and electronics in our monthly take apart workshops. Once we’ve disassembled the electronics, we’ll repurpose them into art projects. CADL DOWNTOWN LANSING:
401 S. Capitol Ave. Wednesdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 & Dec. 8 4–5 p.m.
Afterschool Tech & STEAM
Join us on Thursdays for fun and interesting activities after school. Held at Foster Labs inside the community center (first floor, rooms 110 & 111). CADL FOSTER LABS:
200 N. Foster Ave. Thursdays, Oct. 7–Dec. 16 • 3–5 p.m.
CADL FOSTER LABS:
200 N. Foster Ave. Wednesdays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15 4–5 p.m.
*Green Screen Workshop (Ages 8-14)
Record and edit your own video using green screen effects. *Registration required; call 517-367-6350 or visit cadl.org/events. CADL DOWNTOWN LANSING:
401 S. Capitol Ave. Saturday, Sept. 25 • 1–2:30 p.m.
Students from grade 4 through college can connect with live online tutors from 2–9 p.m. every day. No appointment needed! Plus use their self-study tools, test prep, essay reviews and more. Try it today at cadl.org/tutor. lansingmi.gov | FALL 2021 | 37
CHILD TAX CREDIT HOW MUCH WILL MY FAMILY GET FROM THE CHILD TAX CREDIT? Through the new Child Tax Credit, families are eligible to recei e up to $3,600 per year for each child in their care under the age of 6 and up to $3,000 per year for children ages 6 to 17. The first half will be paid out in regular monthly payments starting July 2021 through ecember 2021. amilies will recei e $300 per month, per child younger than age 6 and $2 0 per month, per child age 6 to 17. The second half will be paid at tax time in 2022. Total benefit payment is based on the family!s income and number of children. The Child Tax Credit does not count as income for federally funded benefits, including .
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WHAT IS THE CHILD TAX CREDIT? Through the American Rescue Plan, the new Child Tax Credit offers monthly cash payments to families with children. If you are a parent or caregiver of children under 18, you may be eligible even if you do not usually file taxes or have low/no earnings. The federal government is using the IRS to quickly distribute monthly cash payments to families with children for the next year to help alleviate the burdens created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first round of payments was issued on July 15, either through direct deposit, paper check or debit cards. Don’t have kids? It still might be worthwhile to file your taxes. You might be eligible for the Michigan Home Heating Credit. Deadline for the Home Heating Credit is September 30th.
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