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A Day at the Races
MAX’S RACE TO BENEFIT THE DAVIES PROJECT June 26 It’s more than just a run. Join the 5K, 1-mile fun run or kid’s fun run for health for children and hope for families. The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Michigan State University Auditorium, 542 Auditorium Drive in East Lansing. The Davies Project’s volunteer drivers provide free rides to medical appointments for children with complicated medical conditions. Register at runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/MaxsRace.
THIS MONTH’S EVENTS Editor’s note: Please call event venues directly to make sure times and dates haven’t changed due to cancellations and postponements related to COVID-19.
Sparrow Michigan Mile 2021 June 5 The Sparrow Michigan Mile will be offered in a virtual format for 2021. The pedometer wristwatch included in your child’s race bag can help track steps and estimate distance. You can travel to a destination or stay in your neighborhood. Register at runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/ SparrowMichiganMile. Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing June 9 This fun golf outing runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forest Akers West, 3535 Forest Road in Lansing. Join the Tri-County Office on Aging and platinum sponsor Jackson National Life Insurance Co. for a day of 18 holes of golf, lunch, games and prizes. Email cooperc@tcoa.org or call (517) 887-1377 for details.
Jackalope with Charlie Richards June 16 Get your music fix from 7-9 p.m.at EagleMonk Pub and Brewery, 4906 W. Mount Hope Highway in Lansing. Original Jackalope rhythm-and-twang music will be presented outside and socially distanced. Masks are required when not eating or drinking. Get Geekd Expo 2021 July 18 The annual comic con starts at 10 a.m. at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave. in downtown Lansing. The event features comics, video games tournaments, cosplay contests, celebrities and media guests, and toys and collectables. There is a little something for everyone. Vendor and artist registration is open at getgeekdexpo.com.
Look for more summer events in our business feature on page 13.
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