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Lansing Resident Registration: Sept. 9, 2019 Open Registration: Sept. 16, 2019

REGISTER ONLINE AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT PER CLASS! To register, visit lansingmi.gov/parks

Andy Schor, Mayor

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LETTER FROM THE

MAYOR Is there an activity or event in the City of Lansing that you’d like to include in future issues of Lansing Living? Please send information to lansingmayor@lansingmi.gov.

Welcome to Lansing Living, our citywide publication combining the Lansing Parks and Recreation Activities Guide, the Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) Greensheet and other important information.

In this fall 2019 issue, you will find a diverse list of activities for people of all ages offered by the Parks and Recreation Department (September through December). You will also find CART updates, yard waste and removal information from the Public Service Department, community resource information, upcoming events and much more!

This publication serves as your guide for all of the exciting things happening in Lansing from fall festivals and educational programs at Fenner Nature Center, swim classes for youth to water exercise classes for adults, dance classes,

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exercise programs, martial arts classes, sports leagues and more! Learn a new hobby or get fit for the holidays, we have a class or program to meet your needs.

There is always something fun to do in Lansing and this issue proves just that. If there is anything you would like to see in future issues of Lansing Living, please visit lansingmi.gov/comments and tell us all about it!

Be on the lookout for the next issue of Lansing Living hitting your mailbox in December 2019!

Try something new and enjoy one of the many programs that our Parks and Recreation Department offers this year. It’s an honor to serve as your mayor and I thank you for your continued support in moving our great city forward. ■

Andy Schor, Mayor

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CONTENTS

CONTACT US BWL Power Outage Hotline..................... (877) 295-5001 54-A District Court....................................... (517) 483-4433

Contact Us..................................................... 2

It Adds Up....................................................... 18

Community Resources................................ 4

Fitness & Wellness....................................... 19

Handling the Foliage................................... 4

Martial Arts..................................................... 21

Silver Bells...................................................... 6

Festivals and Special Events..................... 23

Aquatics ......................................................... 7

Sports.............................................................. 25

Swim Lessons................................................ 9

Open Recreation.......................................... 26

After School Tutoring and Teens............. 11

Tennis.............................................................. 27

Fire Department Administration (Non-Emergency)........... (517) 483-4200

Dance.............................................................. 12

Neighborhood Resource Summits.......... 28

Finance Department................................... (517) 483-4500

Creative Arts & General Interest.............. 13

Team Sports.................................................. 29

Foster Library Programs............................. 14

Seniors............................................................ 31

Treasures & Income Tax Office/Property Taxes......................... (517) 483-4121

Fenner Nature Center................................. 15 Special and Citywide Events..................... 17

Inflatable and Recreation Equipment Rentals....................................... 33

Inclusive Programs....................................... 17

Turner-Dodge House.................................. 34

Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART)......................................... (517) 483-4400 City Assessor’s Office................................ (517) 483-7624 City Attorney’s Office................................. (517) 483-4320 City Clerk’s Office........................................ (517) 483-4131 City Council.................................................... (517) 483-4177 Code Enforcement...................................... (517) 483-4361

Human Relations and Community Services.......................... (517) 483-4477 Human Resources....................................... (517) 483-4004 Human Service Help Line......................... 2-1-1 Lansing SAVE................................................ (517) 483-5155 Mayor’s Office............................................... (517) 483-4141 Neighborhood Watch................................. (517) 483-4469

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Office of Financial Empowerment......... (517) 483-4550 Parks and Recreation................................. (517) 483-4277 Parking Services.......................................... (517) 483-4240 Planning and Neighborhood Development................................................ (517) 483-4060 Police Department (Chief’s Office)........ (517) 483-4800 Police Department (non-emergency)... (517) 483-4600 Public Service Department: Engineering/Permits/Administration..... (517) 483-4455 24/7 Public Service Department number: Street & Sewer Maintenance................... (517) 483-4161 Ingham County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch Center 24 hour non-emergency (for citizens).... (517) 272-6026

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT INFORMATION FALL 2019 PARKS BUSINESS HOURS

PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LIFETIME SPORTS OFFICE Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept 3 Mon. – Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. Closed Beginning Monday, Sept 30 Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sat 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun. Closed

HOLIDAY CLOSURES Mon., Sept. 2 – Labor Day Mon., Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day Wed., Nov 27 – Close at 5 p.m.

Thur., Nov. 28 – Sun., Dec. 1 – Thanksgiving Mon., Dec 22, Tue., Dec 23, Fri., Dec 26, – Close at 5 p.m Tue., Dec 24, and Wed., Dec 25 – Christmas Sat., Dec 28 – Closed Tues., Dec 31, and Wed., Jan. 1 – New Year's

PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 200 N. Foster Avenue, 2nd Floor Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 483-4277 (Fax 377-0180)

GIER COMMUNITY CENTER 2400 Hall Street Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 483-4313 (Fax 377-0075)

LIFETIME SPORTS 200 N. Foster Avenue Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 483-4039 (Fax 377-0180)

FENNER NATURE CENTER 2020 E. Mt. Hope Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 483-4224 (Fax 377-0012)

GROESBECK GOLF COURSE 1523 E. Cesar Chavez Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 483-4232 (Fax 377-0053) Tee Time: (517) 483-4333

ALFREDA SCHMIDT SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 5825 Wise Road Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 483-6685 (Fax 882-3457)

LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER 1220 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48915 (517) 483-4311 (Fax 377-0073)

TURNER-DODGE HOUSE 100 E. North Street Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 483-4220 (Fax 483-6081)

FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER 200 N. Foster Avenue Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 483-4233 (Fax 377-0180)

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES UTILIZED FOR PARKS PROGRAMS SPARE TIME 3101 E. Grand River, Lansing

HOPE SOCCER COMPLEX 5801 Aurelius Road, Lansing

BEEKMAN CENTER 2901 Wabash, Lansing

MSU TENNIS CENTER 3571 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing

MT. HOPE SCHOOL 1215 E. Mt. Hope Avenue, Lansing

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (200 N. FOSTER AVENUE) Phone.......................................................................(517) 483-4277 Fax.............................................................................(517) 377-0180 Cemeteries (Evergreen, Mt. Hope, North)..........................(517) 483-4303 Employment with Parks & Recreation.........(517) 483-4004 Forestry/City Street Trees................................(517) 483-4218 Golf Course Operations...................................(517) 483-4232 Concert Rain Out.................................................(517) 483-6019 Tennis Rain Out....................................................(517) 483-6887 Sports Weather Information Line..................(517) 483-4255 Parks Grounds Maintenance..........................(517) 483-4202

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) 483-6685 Sports - Adult & Youth.......................................(517) 483-4039 Sports Fax Line.....................................................(517) 377-0180 TDD (For the Hearing Impaired)....................(517) 483-4479

RENTALS/PERMITS: Park Rentals...........................................................(517) 483-4276 Ballfield Practice Permits..................................(517) 483-4039 Ballfield/Soccerfield Rentals...........................(517) 483-4281 Picnic/Pavilion/Wedding Reservations.......(517) 483-4277 Special Events......................................................(517) 483-4276 Riverboat Rentals................................................(517) 627-2154 Rivertown Adventures.......................................(517) 253-7523

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 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.

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ONE-DAY ACTIVITIES Up to one week prior to activity, full refund less $5.00 service charge.

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!

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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.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES FREE BREAD, BAKED GOODS AND PRODUCE Letts Community Center receives bread, baked goods and produce to distribute directly into the community. Any adult may utilize this program. Visit Letts Center on Mondays at 12:30 p.m.

Please contact (517) 483-4311 for more information.

GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK Letts Community Center takes part in the Greater Lansing Food Bank. We understand that many times in life it may be hard to simply feed your family, and assistance is available to help ease the burden. You must be an adult, live within the 48915 ZIP code and have current identification to receive free groceries. Please contact Letts Center at (517) 483-4311 to make an appointment. You will need your identification and one additional form of identification upon arrival, preferably a utility bill. Arrive at your scheduled time to collect your groceries.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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 at (517) 483-4477. The number for the communication system for the deaf and hearing impaired is (517) 483-4479 (TDD).

PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS The Letts Community Center Personal Needs Room is a resource available to anyone in the community who needs personal and household items. The personal needs room may contain personal and household products such as toothpaste, bar soap, dish soap, feminine products, adult diapers, children’s diapers, clothing items, shampoo, gloves and hats, toilet paper, backpacks and more. Personal needs are available by appointment, Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Recipients must make an appointment, sign in, be at least 18 years of age, have current identification and be accompanied by a Letts staff member. Participants are eligible to use the personal needs room once a month or every 30 days. Products are available to the community on an “as needed” basis. Inventory consists of mostly donated items and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplies are limited.

ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES 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. The staff in the department 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. Any questions regarding this may be directed to the Manager of Leisure Services at (517) 483-6074.

PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE 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.

HANDLING THE FOLIAGE

FALLOUT OF FALL How to prepare leaves, yard waste for collection

As fall approaches and leaves start dropping, trees need trimming, and annuals are pulled from flower and vegetable gardens, Lansing residents who have materials they do not compost may begin setting the items out for collection.

The period for city yard waste collection began in April and will end on residents’ regular pickup day the week of Nov. 25.

There are a few options for handling yard waste. In the fall, the focus is on curbside collection.

Leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings and other organic yard waste materials will be picked up weekly through the week of Nov. 25. Residents may place as much material at the curbside as needed, provided it complies with the following guidelines:

Option No. 1 Place materials in paper yard-waste bags, which are available at Target, Meijer, Kroger, Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and most other grocery, hardware, and lawn and garden centers. Bags weighing over 30 pounds will not be collected, nor will yard waste placed in plastic bags.

Option No. 2 Bundle brush and tree trimmings securely with string or twine (no wire). Branches must be less than 4 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter. Place materials at the curb on the normal collection day.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS Lansing Parks & Recreation Department PRESENTING

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CELEBRATING YULETIDE

CHEER AT SILVER BELLS

IN THE CITY Lansing's holiday kickoff returns

BY ALICIA FRANK

Silver Bells in the City is known for bringing family and friends together to kick off the holidays. It’s an event that spans generations and continues to be a tradition for Lansing residents of all ages. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Silver Bells in the City.

At this year’s event, set to take place on Nov. 22, Lansing residents can expect to experience a magical evening with the Electric Light Parade, the state of Michigan’s Christmas tree lighting and community

sing along, fireworks over the Capitol dome and more. The famous Electric Light Parade will feature more than 60 illuminated floats from Lansing area businesses, a dozen high school marching bands, dignity carriages, a grand marshal and special guests. Attendees can pick up a hand-made 2019 Silver Bells ornament in the Silver Bells Village made by artist Tiffany Maire of La Fille Gallery. Silver Bells in the City will bring different kinds of entertainment throughout downtown at arts and cultural institutions, businesses and a concert at the Lansing Center following the fireworks.

“Fireworks return after a one-year hiatus due to the state of Michigan’s geothermal construction project at the Capitol. In addition, because it is an anniversary year, we will have a few surprises up our sleeves that will make Silver Bells extra special,” explained Mindy Biladeau, Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA) director of special events & programming.

Silver Bells in the City is a celebration of lights, arts and holiday cheer that is free and open to the public. Traditionally held on the Friday before Thanksgiving every year, Silver Bells in the City has become a holiday hallmark for spreading the yuletide cheer to more than 65,000 people who attend the event each year as well as the 52,000 households in the region that tune into to watch the festivities on television.

The highly anticipated season kickoff event will take place Friday, Nov. 22 in downtown Lansing from 5-9 p.m. with a Silver Bells 5K in downtown Lansing and a Brunch with Santa at Troppo the following day. The event is made possible with the assistance of many dedicated community volunteers and the support of many generous area sponsors.

For more information on Silver Bells in the City or to reserve your 2019 Silver Bells in the City ornament, please visit silverbellsinthecity.org.

If people are unable to attend the event, they can tune in to the live broadcast on FOX 47. ■

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AQUATICS Welcome to the new YMCA Swim Lessons through Lansing Parks and Recreation. YMCA swim programs emphasize safety, water comfort and confidence in its beginning stages. As your child moves past the beginning stages they will learn to move

SWIM STARTERS

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision.

SWIM BASICS

Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: • sequencing front glide,

independently through the water and develop skills they will use for a lifetime. Instructors are all certified through the YMCA Swim Instructor Program. View the stages and the lesson selector to match up to the correct class.

A / WATER DISCOVERY

B / WATER EXPLORATION

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

1 / WATER ACCLIMATION

2 / WATER MOVEMENT

3 / WATER STAMINA

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT

6 / STROKE MECHANICS

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

In stage 6, students

front glide, and exit • Jump, push, turn, grab

SWIM STROKES

Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity.

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Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

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LESSON SELECTOR WHAT AGE GROUP DOES THE STUDENT FALL INTO? 6 months–3 years

3 years–5 years

5 years–12 years

12+ years

PARENT* & CHILD: STAGES A–B

PRESCHOOL: STAGES 1–4

SCHOOL AGE: STAGES 1–6

TEEN & ADULT: STAGES 1–6

All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones.

WHICH STAGE IS THE STUDENT READY FOR?

Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?

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A / WATER DISCOVERY

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?

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B / WATER EXPLORATION

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?

NOT YET

1 / WATER ACCLIMATION

Can the student do a front and back float on his or her own?

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2 / WATER MOVEMENT

Can the student swim 10–15 yards on his or her front and back?

NOT YET

3 / WATER STAMINA

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?

NOT YET

4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool?

NOT YET

5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool and back?

NOT YET

6 / STROKE MECHANICS

*At the Y, we know families take a variety of forms. As a result, we define parent broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children, including biological parents, adoptive parents, guardians, stepparents, grandparents, or any other type of parenting relationship.

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SWIM LESSONS FALL TERM SWIM PROGRAM – SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER

Please call (517) 483-6685 for information, registration and pool hours/closings

Beekman Pool: 2901 Wabash Road BEEKMAN POOL

FEES: $29/RES; $34 NON-RES (SIX SESSIONS)

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MONDAY (No class 11/11)

FEES: $24/RES; $29 NON-RES (FIVE SESSIONS) Session 1: 10/5-11/2 (No class 11/30)

9/9-10/14 135080A Swim Starters Stages A&B 11/4-12/16 135080B Swim Starters Stages A&B

Ages 6 mo-3 5:30-6 p.m.

Ages 6 mo-3 5:30-6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (No class 11/27) 9/11-10/16 135100A 11/6-12/18 135100B

Swim Basics 1-2 Preschool 3-5 years Swim Basics 1-2 Preschool 3-5 years

5:30-6 p.m.

5:30-6 p.m.

FEES: $29/RES; $34/ NON-RES (SIX SESSIONS) MONDAY Session 1: 9/9- 10/14 135010A 135030A 135010AA

Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Strokes Stages 3-4 Swim Basics 1-2

Session 2: 11/4-12/16 (No class 11/11) 135010B 135030B 135010BB

Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Strokes Stages 3-4 Swim Basics 1-2

Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Strokes Stages 3-4

Session 2: 11/6-12/18 (No class 11/27)

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10-10:30 a.m.

11:20-11:50 a.m.

11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

12:30-1 p.m.

Session 2: 11/16-12/21 (No class 11/30) Swim Starters Stages A&B Swim Basics 1-2 Preschool Swim Basics 3-4 Preschool Swim Basics 1-2

6 months-3 years 10-10:30 a.m.

Ages 3-5 11:20-11:50 a.m.

Ages 3-5 11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Ages 6-12 12:30-1 p.m.

6-6:30 p.m.

6:35-7:05 p.m.

7:10-7:40 p.m.

Ages 6-9 Ages 6-9 Ages 10-14

6-6:30 p.m.

6:35-7:05 p.m.

7:10-7:40 p.m.

FEES: $24/RES; $29/NON-RES (AGES 15-17) $24/RES; $41/NON-RES (ADULTS) Learn basic water skills such as breath control, floating, and alternating arm and leg motion. This class will take place in the shallow end of the pool and emphasize water comfort and safety. Five sessions.

Session 1: 10/5-11/2 135090A (Ages 15-17) 135090B (Adults)

Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Basics 1-2

Session 2: 11/16-12/21 (No class 11/30)

Session 1: 9/11-10/16

135010DD 135010D 135030D

Swim Starters Stages A&B Swim Basics 1-2 Preschool Swim Basics 3-4 Preschool Swim Basics 1-2

TEEN/ADULT LEARN TO SWIM Ages 6-9 Ages 6-9 Ages 10-14

WEDNESDAY 135010CC 135010C 135030C

135080E 135100E 135030E 135010EE 135080F 135100F 135030F 135010FF

SCHMIDT POOL

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Schmidt Pool: 5825 Wise Road

Ages 10-14 Ages 6-9 Ages 10-14

6-6:30 p.m.

7:10-7:40 p.m.

6:35-7:05 p.m.

Ages 10-14 Ages 6-9 Ages 10-14

6-6:30 p.m.

7:10-7:40 p.m.

6:35-7:05 p.m.

135090A (Ages 15-17) 135090B (Adults)

Swim Basics 1-2 Swim Basics 1-2

Sat. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Sat. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Schmidt Schmidt

Sat. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Sat. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Schmidt Schmidt

SEMI-PRIVATE & PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (AGES 1-ADULT) PRIVATE YOUTH: $56/RES; $61/NON-RES (AGES 1-17) PRIVATE ADULT: $56/RES; $84/NON-RES (ADULT) SEMI-PRIVATE YOUTH: $41/RES; $46/NON-RES (PRICING IS PER PERSON) SEMI-PRIVATE ADULT: $41/RES; $61/NON-RES (PRICING IS PER PERSON) Scheduled personalized instruction includes four 30-minute lessons of one-on-one (private) or one-on-two/three (semi-private) instruction. For semi-private lessons, please have your own group set. Please call 483-6686 to register.

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DEEP WATER (ADULTS)

FEES: $60/RES; $72/NON-RES Medium to high-intensity deep-water cardiovascular water fitness workout with cardio and strength training. Non-swimmers may participate in the shallow end of the pool. Equipment provided at the pool. Twelve sessions.

No class 11/11, 11/27.

135110A 135110B

9/9-10/16 11/4-12/18

Mon. & Wed. 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Mon. & Wed. 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Schmidt Schmidt

SENIOR SPLASH (ADULTS 50+)

FEES: $60/RES; $72/NON-RES This full-body water workout takes place in the shallow end and is great for all levels of fitness and swimming abilities. Twelve sessions. No class 11/11, 11/27.

135113A 135113B

9/9-10/16 11/4-12/18

Mon. & Wed. 6:15-7 p.m.

Mon. & Wed. 6:15-7 p.m.

Beekman Beekman

ADAPTED AQUATICS (ADULTS)

FEES: $60/RES; $72/NON-RES Designed for individuals with fibromyalgia, MS, arthritis or other physical disabilities to help increase physical mobility, improve balance, stretch muscles, relieve joint pain and help reduce stress. Twelve sessions.

No class 11/11, 11/27.

141070A 9/9-10/16 141070B 11/4-12/18

Mon. & Wed. Mon. & Wed.

4:30-5:15 p.m.

4:30-5:15 p.m.

Beekman Beekman

SCHMIDT FALL OPEN/LAP SWIM SCHEDULE FREE (No swim 11/11, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30) 9/3-12/20 Mon.-Fri. Adult Lap Swim 9/9-10/16 Mon. & Wed. Lap/Open Swim 11/4-12/18 Mon. & Wed. Lap/Open Swim 10/5-11/2 Sat. Adult Lap Swim 10/5/11/2 Sat. Open Swim 11/16-12/21 Sat. Adult Lap Swim 11/16-12/21 Sat. Open Swim

9 a.m.-noon 7-8:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

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AFTER-SCHOOL,

TUTORING

AND TEEN FALL SEMESTER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES K-6)

LANSING TEEN VOICES

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. Staff will provide a supervised environment with a variety of activity choices each day.

Snacks will be provided daily by the Lansing School District meal service program. **After-school busing is available for Lansing School District students to community centers. For more information, please call 483-6029.

No program on half-day or no-school days for the Lansing School District.

Online registration is not available – please visit your local community center to register.

Mon.-Fri. 112400A 113000A

3:30-6 p.m.

Foster Community Center Gier Community Center *Walking pick-up from Gier

LATE START WEDNESDAY

9/17-12/17

Tue.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Letts

TEEN NIGHTS (AGES 12-18)

Supervised teen activities include playing basketball and other sports in the gym, or the games room for pool, air hockey, carpet ball and more! Teens must be enrolled in high school or equivalent. For more information, please contact Maggie Darnell at 483-6030. No program 11/29.

(GRADES K-6 LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS ONLY) The Lansing School District will be offering enrichment activities provided by the Innovative Fitness and Arts Department staff. **Buses will pick up from centers and drop off at school. There is no cost for the program, however pre-registration is required and space is limited. Parents are responsible for transportation to the centers. School participation is subject to change based on program needs and available space.

10/1-12/17 10/1-12/17 10/2-12/18 10/4-12/20

Wed.

FEES: $30/RES; $55/NON-RES Supervised youth activities include games in the game room and gym, crafts and DIY activities, as well as special guests and speakers and study help!

Snacks will be provided. After-school busing is available from certain schools to select centers. No program on half-days or no-school days for the Lansing School District. For more information, please contact Jodi Ackerman at 483-6029 or Maggie Darnell at 483-6030.

Drop-off 8-8:30 a.m.

112410A Foster Community Center **Fairview, Forestview, Kendon, Lyons, Riddle, Post Oak, Pattengill, Mt. Hope 113100A Gier Community Center **Cumberland, Pattengill, Sheridan Road, Willow, Gier Park 116111A Schmidt Community Center **Attwood, Averill, Gardner, Lewton, North, Wexford

TODD MARTIN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TUTORING PROGRAM (AGES 6-18)

FEES: $75/RES; $110/NON-RES 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 and access to online learning programs. In addition, participants will engage in life-skills lessons that focus on self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. TMYL aims to provide 1:1 or 1:2 tutoring for participants. Certified educators oversee the program.

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FREE--APPLICATIONS NECESSARY Lansing Teen Voices is a youth-based community service and civic leadership arts and digital social justice group. Participants will choose community-based organizations to collaborate with to develop civic leadership skills around a service project of their vision and design. Participants will learn to develop strategies for social justice, civic leadership and grassroots community change. Come and be the change! Instructors: Maggie Darnell, Rae Oviatt and Taylor Hall / email inquiries and applications to: Maggie.darnell@lansingmi.gov.

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Tue. Tue. Wed. Fri.

Schmidt Letts Foster Gier

6:30-8:30 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

6-7:30 p.m.

TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (GRADES 6-8)

FALL SCHOOL SEMESTER Mon-Fri. Schmidt 2:30-6 p.m.

Mon-Fri. Letts 2:30-6 p.m.

TEEN BASKETBALL MENTORING (AGES 13-18)

FEES: $30/RES; $55/NON-RES For high school students who have previous basketball experience and/or play on their high school team who like competitive drills and games. Improve advanced skill technique, conditioning and work on life skills while having fun!

Coach: Maurice Benson. For more information, please contact Maggie Darnell at 483-6030. No program 11/29.

9/3-12/17 9/6-12/20

Tue. Fri.

Schmidt Letts

5:30-8:30 p.m.

5:30-8:30 p.m.

DANCE CREATIVE DANCE (AGES 5-7)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES Dance! Movement! Creativity! The instructor will be using various styles of music to inspire and explore the creativity of movement. Instructor: Trish Smith. Four sessions.

112720A

10/2-10/23

Wed.

4:30-5:15 p.m.

Foster

TWINKLE TOES BALLET (AGES 4-9)

11/6-12/4

Wed.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Foster

BALLET & MORE (AGES 3-5)

FEES: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES Our pre-dance class includes ballet, tap, jazz and acro. The class is designed to be the perfect introduction to dance for young dancers. During the class equal time will be shared for two dance disciplines. Instructor: Garnett Kepler.

Eight sessions. No class 10/31 and 11/28.

112701A

10/3-12/5

Thur. 4:20-5:10 p.m.

Foster

ACROBATICS (AGES 5-12)

FEES: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES Basic tumbling moves and agility tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, front and back somersaults, and bridges. Work on stretching and limbering the body and proper tumbling form will be taught. Each child will work on moves and tricks appropriate to their skill level. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. Eight sessions.

No class 11/27.

112700A

10/2-11/20

Wed.

4:30-5:20 p.m.

Foster

HOMESCHOOL TEEN SOCIAL DANCE (AGES 10-16)

10/1-10/29 10/1-10/29

Tue. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Foster Tue. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Foster

BALLET MARIALUZ: TRADITIONAL LATINO DANCE (AGES 3-ADULTS)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (AGES 3-17) FEES: $30/RES; $45/NON-RES (ADULTS) Traditional folkloric dancing, costuming, footwork and cultural enjoyment are emphasized. Instructor: Jonah Brown. Four sessions. #112706A (Ages 3-11) 10/9-10/30 Wed. #112706AA (Ages 12-17) 10/9-10/30 Wed. #112706D (Adults) 10/9-10/30 Wed.

5:30-6:25 p.m.

6:30-7:25 p.m.

6:30-7:25 p.m.

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. Ten sessions.

No class 11/27.

114111B

10/2-12/11

Wed.

Foster Foster Foster

6-7:30 p.m.

Letts

BASIC HUSTLE 202 (ADULTS)

FEES: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES OR $6 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR Learn the basic steps along with more advanced routines. This is an intermediate-level class; some experience necessary; no partner required.

Instructor: Sterling Armstrong. Ten sessions. No class 11/11.

9/30-12/9

Mon.

6-7:30 p.m.

Letts

LINE DANCE (ADULTS)

FEES: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES OR $6 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR A class designed for basic line dance steps and movements to a variety of music. No partner necessary and modifications may be made for your comfort level. Instructor: Shawne Haddad. Ten sessions. No class 10/10, 11/11, 11/28.

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10/7-12/16 Mon. 10/3-12/12 Thur.

6-7:30 p.m.

6-7:30 p.m.

Gier Schmidt

BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE (ADULT COUPLES)

FEES: $55/RES COUPLE; $75/NON-RES COUPLE Designed for beginners or as an excellent refresher course. Dances include the American-style ballroom, foxtrot, partner hustle, waltz and salsa. Register as couples only! Instructor: Garnett Kepler. Eight sessions. No class 10/31 and 11/28.

112500A 10/3-12/5

Thur.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Foster

COUPLES SOCIAL DANCE (ADULT COUPLES)

FEES: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES PER PERSON Informal, relaxed, dancing enjoyment for couples. A social, emotional learning experience through dance to teach elegance and etiquette with humor and joy. Instructor: Claudia Bleil. Eight sessions.

112533A 9/30-11/25 Mon.

FEES: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES PER PERSON Informal, relaxed, dancing enjoyment for couples. A social, emotional learning experience through dance to teach elegance and etiquette with humor and joy. Instructor: Claudia Bleil. Five sessions.

112754A (Ages 10-12) 12754B (Ages 13-16)

BASIC HUSTLE 101 (ADULTS)

114111A

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES An introduction to basic ballet vocabulary, technique and dance in a structured and nurturing setting. Coordination, rhythm and concentration will be emphasized. Instructor: Trish Smith. Four sessions. No class 11/27.

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7:30-8:30 p.m. Gier

BELLY DANCE (ADULT)

FEES: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES Classes are designed to teach the beginner basic techniques and movement and advance up through intermediate and master levels. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. Eight sessions. No class 10/31, 11/27, 11/28.

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE 112501A 10/1-11/19 Tue.

5:20-6:20 p.m. Foster

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE LEVEL 112526A 10/3-12/5 Thur. 5:20-6:20 p.m. Foster INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE 112502A 10/1-11/19 Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Foster MASTER BELLY DANCE (No class 11/27) 112503A 10/2-12/4 Wed. 5:30-6:20 p.m. Foster

BELLYDANCE DRUM SOLO (ADULTS)

FEES: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES Two exciting drum solos from Amir Sofi and Bassam Yazbek will be taught in this rhythmic-inducing class. Instructor: Garnett Kepler. Eight sessions.

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CREATIVE ARTS & GENERAL INTEREST TEDDY BEAR CHEFS (AGES 3-5)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES Has your child ever asked to help stir the brownies, or shown interest in helping you cook dinner? Wish you had more time to bond with your youngster in the kitchen? In this introduction to cooking/baking, toddlers will enjoy easy, hands-on recipes for foods that they will enjoy eating and have fun making. Children will learn about cleanliness, textures, colors, the body and more! Five sessions.

113531A

10/5-11/2

Sat.

11 a.m.-noon Gier

YOUNG CHEFS (AGES 6-11)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES Learn to enhance your skill, cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and how to follow a recipe. This class is hands on, interactive and kids will experience all steps of cooking, from combining ingredients to enjoying a finished recipe.

Five sessions. No class 11/23 114531A 11/9-12/14

Sat.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Letts

FEE: $25/PERSON A step-by-step instructed class appropriate for all experience levels. All supplies are provided at class.

9/24 10/30 11/27

Tue. Tue. Tue.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Foster TBD TBD

BECOMING CEO CHILDREN IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY (AGES 8-12)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES Designed to provide practical tools to empower kids to build positive family and social relationships, academic success, and effectively handle peer pressures with a focus on building better relationships with parents and siblings, maintaining good self-esteem and self-identity when dealing with peer pressures and more! Two sessions.

114637A

10/22-10/24

Tue. & Thur.

6-8 p.m.

Letts

BECOMING CEO TEENS IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY (AGES 13-17)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES Designed to provide practical tools to empower teens to build positive family and social relationships, academic success and effectively handle peer pressures with a focus on building better relationships with parents and siblings, maintaining good self-esteem and self-identity when dealing with peer pressures, and more! Two sessions.

116636A

11/5-11/7

Tue. & Thur. 6-8 p.m. Schmidt

BECOMING CEO PARENTS IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY (ADULTS)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES The objective of this class is to provide practical tools to assist parents to empower themselves and their children. Learn how to strengthen your marriage and family, build your family as a team, assist challenging/difficult children to become independent, successful adults, and how to teach your children about finances and time-management skills. Instructor: Dr. Sirpenia Stewart. Two sessions.

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10/1-10/3

Tue. & Thur. 6-8 p.m.

FEE: $24/RES; $29/NON-RES A day camp program for homeschoolers where students will enjoy a variety of enrichment activities, lessons and projects including: art, crafts, tutoring help, math games, Spanish lessons, logic puzzles and supervised social time. For additional information please contact Lyndee Hiller at lyndeehiller@sbcglobal.net. Four sessions.

112754C

Schmidt

9/5-9/26 Thur.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Foster

FEARLESS FLASH FICTION (ADULTS)

FEES: $20/RES; $25/NON-RES A class that delves into the fundamentals of creative writing by focusing on elements needed to create stories of 1,000 words or less. A few of the topics covered will be short-form story structure, plotting/outlining, character development for short fiction and editing for brevity. Instructor: Anjela Curtis.

Four sessions.

112108A

MAKE A PAINTING! (ADULTS)

416150D 116150A 116150B

HOMESCHOOL DAY CAMP (AGE 5-14)

10/5-10/26

Sat.

2-3 p.m.

Foster

TRAVELOGUE

Join our host Nancy Norton as we travel near and far from firsthand accounts.

Presentations are every Friday. January through March at Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave. We are currently looking for presenters. If you are interested in sharing your adventures, please call Robin Anderson-King at (517) 483-4293.

HOME SCHOOL Lansing Parks and Rec has joined with local home-school families to offer three sessions of classes per year. Each session offers 20 to 30 different classes; most classes run four or eight weeks. Paid teachers and volunteer staff offer a broad variety of topics.

Home-school classes have included drama, art, Michigan history, astronomy, physics, creative writing, cake decorating, gardening, competitive games and much more. If you have a subject, you would enjoy teaching, please contact Lyndee Hiller.

In addition to the CADL library and the playground, there is a large community room where families meet to talk, play and have lunch.

There is a wealth of home-school experience to be shared and new friends to meet for your entire family.

We have two additional ways of getting information to families.

Our Facebook page is “Homeschool Days at Foster.� We also have a website at http://homeschooldaysatfoster.blogspot.com/. Instructors will share information about classes and field trips on these pages.

Any questions can be emailed to Lyndee at lyndeehiller@sbcglobal.net.

To register for classes through Lansing Parks and Recreation, please visit www.lansingmi.gov/parks or contact Foster Community Center at (517) 483-4233.

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FOSTER LIBRARY

PROGRAMS

The Capital Area District Library is located within Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., (517) 485-5185. All programs are FREE and open to the public.

PUMPKIN DECORATING

Stop in to decorate a mini-pumpkin while supplies last. Pumpkins supplied by the Friends of Lansing Libraries.

10/26

Sat.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

SLIME IT UP

We will be whipping up a few different variations on the slime theme. Please register by calling (517) 485-5185.

11/16

Sat.

Noon-1 p.m.

REINDEER VISIT AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Visit with the Rooftop Reindeer in the parking lot, then come inside to decorate a cookie and make a craft. Cookies supplied by the Friends of Lansing Libraries.

12/3

Tue.

5:15-6:45 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (AGES 3-6)

Stories, songs and crafts. Please register for the eight-week session by calling (517) 485-5185.

9/25-11/13 Wed.

9:15 a.m.

EARLY LITERACY PLAYTIME (AGES 1½ -6)

Develop the five early literacy skills – talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.

9/25-11/13 Wed.

10 a.m.

TODDLER STORYTIME (AGES 1½-3)

Stories and activities for children and their caregivers. Please register for the eight-week session by calling (517) 485-5185.

9/25-11/13 Wed.

10:30 a.m.

THANKSGIVING STORYTIME (AGES 1 ½-6) Holiday stories, songs and crafts.

11/20

Wed.

10 a.m.

HOLIDAY STORYTIME (AGES 1½-6)

Holiday stories, songs and crafts. Please call (517) 485-5185 for date and time.

MINECRAFT GAME NIGHT (AGES 8-15)

Get your game on with fellow Minecrafters in this special after-hours challenge event. Kids under 8 welcome with adult supervision. *Registration required.

Register online at cadl.org or call (517) 485-5185.

10/17, 11/21 Thur.

5-6:30 p.m.

ESCAPE ROOM (AGES 8-12)

If you have not done an escape room yet, this is the one for you. Work together to figure out the clues and solve the puzzle. Registration required – please call (517) 485-5185 to sign up.

10/24

Thur.

4-5 p.m.

ESCAPE ROOM (AGES 8-12)

If you have done an escape room or two, sign up for this one. We guarantee it will be more of a challenge. Registration required – please call (517) 485-5185 to sign up.

10/25

Fri.

4-5 p.m.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Join other readers for lively discussion. Books are available through the library. Groups meet monthly on the first Thursday at 1 p.m. or the second Tuesday at 1 p.m. New members are welcome. Please call (517) 485-5185 for title information.

BABY STORYTIME (AGES 6-18 MONTHS)

MOVIE DISCUSSION CLUB

9/26-11/14 Thur.

9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 Mon. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Fun for our littlest patrons and their caregivers. Please register for the eightweek session by calling (517) 485-5185.

10:30 a.m.

Join other movie fans to discuss a different film each month. Please call (517) 485-5185 for title information.

READ TO A DOG (AGES 6-9)

Practice your reading skills by reading to a dog. Our gentle giants love kids and stories.

10/14, 12/9 Mon.

4-5 p.m.

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FENNER NATURE CENTER

Welcome to Fenner Nature Center – Over 50 years of environmental education and recreation for the citizens of Greater Lansing.

Suggested donation to the Visitor Center is $2 per adult and $1 per child. Trails are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to dusk.

(517) 483-4224 | mynaturecenter.org | 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave. (Just east of Aurelius Road) VISITOR CENTER HOURS

Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Closed Mondays and holidays

WINTER HOURS BEGINNING NOV. 1 Wednesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Closed Mondays, Tuesday and holidays Trails are open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk

Fenner Nature Center is an environmental education center encompassing 134 acres. Now run by the nonprofit Fenner Conservancy, the property includes over 4 miles of trails, including two handicapaccessible paved trail loops. Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are on a 6-foot leash and under the owner’s control. No bikes or unsanctioned alcohol, please. Inside the Visitor Center, check out our collection of live animals and explore our interactive Universal Nature exhibits. Scholarships for Fenner programs are available to those who demonstrate need.

Members of Fenner Conservancy receive a 10% discount in the Fenner Explore Store, a discount or free admission to select programs and events and Fenner Conservancy’s newsletter. Memberships also provide crucial funding for the operations of the nonprofit. To learn more about how to become a member, and other ways you can support Fenner Conservancy, please visit www.mynaturecenter.org or call (517) 483-4224.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We have opportunities for groups of young people and adults to volunteer indoors and outdoors, maintaining our trails, building, creating displays, helping with events and clearing invasive species from our natural areas.

This is a great way to connect to your community parks, grow closer together through service and learn about our ecosystem. Please visit our website or call for more information.

NATURE EDUCATION TOURS

Get your students out in nature and fulfill a variety of science, social studies, math and language arts GLCS while you are at it! We offer programs for students in grades pre-K through 12, and general programs for homeschoolers and community groups, all of which can be viewed on our website: www.mynaturecenter.org. Please call to make a reservation.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Pre-registration is required for programs. Please call Fenner Nature Center to register at 483-4224.

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL

FREE / SUGGESTED DONATION FOR PARKING $5 Gather with us around the giant copper kettle as we celebrate the fall harvest and our Michigander heritage with our annual Apple Butter Festival. Visitors of all ages can connect with nature, eating and listening to live music out in the festival field, taking a wagon ride under the canopy of changing leaves, participating in hands-on demonstrations of heritage arts and crafts, and of course stirring authentic apple butter over an open fire with our “celebrity stirrers” and mascots.

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FEES: $5/NON-MEMBERS; $3/MEMBERS Explore Fenner at night with one of our naturalists for a guided hike as the sun is setting. Learn how certain animals are adapted to function during twilight and nighttime and what animals are hunting, walking or flying around while we are getting ready for bed! This family-friendly program concludes with a bonfire and marshmallow roast.

9/6, 9/20, 10/4 Fri.

7:30-9 p.m.

CITIZEN SCIENCE AT THE MONARCH HOUSE (ADULTS)

FREE; SUGGESTED DONATION $3/PERSON As monarchs fly through fields and lay their eggs, our naturalists and volunteers take part in the Monarch Conservation Science Partnership. YOU can be part of this critical conservation initiative, making a difference for this special species. Program participants gather monarch eggs and caterpillars, conduct research like testing for parisitoids, and submit data on population health. At the end of the season, they will tag our monarchs and release them to begin their migration to Mexico. To participate in this program, visit our website to fill out a form and our volunteer coordinator will be in contact with you with more details. https://mynaturecenter.org/getinvolved/volunteer/monarchhouse 7/20, 8/3

Sat.

Noon-2 p.m.

CITIZEN SCIENCE: MONARCH TAGGING AND RELEASE (ALL AGES)

FEE: FREE, RSVP REQUIRED Join Fenner staff and volunteers in bidding farewell to our Monarch butterflies and sending them off on their 3,000-mile journey to Mexico for the winter.

Attendees to this event can watch and even assist as citizen science volunteers tag our monarchs and release them in the pollinator gardens.

Tagging monarchs is an important activity that assists conservation initiatives like Monarch Watch in monitoring the population of monarchs at their wintering sites.

9/28

Sat.

Noon-1 p.m.

NATURAL VINE WREATH-MAKING (AGES 12-ADULT)

FEES: $25/NON-MEMBERS; $20/MEMBERS Learn how to create a natural vine wreath from harvest to completion.

The workshop will begin with a short walk to locate and collect grapevine, bittersweet and other useful vines. After we prep the vines, we will go step-by-step to construct the wreath and add other materials like berries, pinecones and ribbons to create a wreath that is perfect for your fall or winter dĂŠcor. All materials are included.

11/9 11/23

Sat. Sat.

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Sweet Pea up to 2 years

Money Club ages 11-13

Federally insured

by NCUA

Dollar Dog ages 3-6

Cyber Saver ages 7-10

CU Succeed ages 14-17

Open a youth account today! msufcu.org/youth • 517-333-2424

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LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER FAMILY NIGHT

FREE Join us on the last Friday of every month for free family fun! First hour will be for board games, movies or other planned activities, and the last hour is all about karaoke fun! Popcorn and punch provided. Call (517) 483-4311 for more information.

8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

Fri.

Letts

6:30-8:30 p.m.

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE (ADULTS)

FEE: $15 TABLE This is your opportunity to buy and sell new and used merchandise, clothing and collectibles. Space is limited, NO furniture please. Sale areas are 9'x5' with one 8' table and two chairs. ***Setup will be Friday evening before the sale from 3-8:30 p.m. *** 113820A

11/2

Sat.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Gier

HOLIDAY ROAD RALLY (ADULTS)

FEE: $100/TEAM Gather your friends or family and a smartphone and 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 and one vehicle. Extra points will be awarded to teams dressed in holiday attire.

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12/6

Fri.

Begins at 6 p.m. Foster

THE CARDBOARD CLASSIC SLED CONTEST (AGES 7-ADULT)

FEE: $5 PER SLED AT THE DOOR LCC Radio 89.7 is teaming up with Lansing Parks and Recreation to beat the cabin-fever blues. 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 the Gier Advisory Board Youth Scholarship Fund. Sled registration starts at 1 p.m. and the race begins at 2 p.m. The event will take place with or without snow.

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INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS INCLUSIVE BOWLING (ADULTS)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/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. Twelve sessions.

Banquet will be Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Gier Community Center.

141060A

9/17-12/3

Tue.

2-4 p.m.

Spare Time

“SPORTS WITHOUT LIMITS” (AGES 7-ADULT)

FEES: $50/RES; $55/NON-RES (AGES 7-17) FEES: $50/RES; $75/NON-RES (ADULTS) LansingStrong is a team of athletes that competes 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. For more information, please contact Head Coach: Mabel Menadier-Thomas at menadiem@icloud.com or (517) 303-1957 COMPETITION EVENTS INCLUDE: Bowling, power lifting, swimming, bocce ball, table tennis, cross-country, track & field events, wheelchair slalom, and cycling/hand cycling.

Open House 10/9 Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

241901A (Ages 7-17) 241901B (Adults) 10/23-5/13 Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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Partnership program helps youth save for college The realization of big dreams starts with small and consistent steps.

That’s the underlying focus of the partnership between the city of Lansing, Lansing School District and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union to help local children save for higher education throughout the course of their primary and secondary education years. At the start of each fall semester, the Lansing Student Accounts Valuing Education (SAVE) program automatically enrolls Lansing kindergarteners in an MSUFCU college savings account.

“We learned about the San Francisco Kindergarten to College (K2C) program and the research behind it,” said Amber Paxton, director of the city of Lansing Office of Financial Empowerment. “The research

by Dr. Willie Elliott, who was then at the University of Kansas and is now at the University of Michigan, showed that low-income families with a savings account earmarked for education in the child’s name with the child aware of it, even at balances of just $1 to $499 the student will be three times more likely to go to post-secondary education and four times more likely to complete that education.

It took us about two years to find the right financial institution in MSUFCU, which is the perfect partner in this work.”

Parents, guardians and students can contribute to a Lansing SAVE account throughout elementary, middle and high school at any MSUFCU branch. Students may use their Lansing SAVE funds after high school graduation for any post-secondary education endeavor, such as college or a training program for the skilled trades.

The program started in the 2014-2015 school year, with schools being added to the initiative in subsequent years until reaching full capacity with district kindergartners in the 2017-2018 school year. The custodial account is held in the city’s name. New district students outside of kindergarten are enrolled in Lansing SAVE during the student count days in the fall and spring. If a student leaves the district, the account remains open unless the city is asked to close it.

“They keep anything the family has deposited, and any matching funds or incentives they have earned while in-district, but aren’t eligible for further matching funds or incentives,” Paxton said.

Serving as a complementary component to the Lansing HOPE and Lansing Promise scholarship programs, Lansing SAVE encourages school engagement, improved academic performance, and increased enrollment in post-secondary education and training. In addition to laying a foundation for academic achievement, Lansing SAVE also teaches financial education and the value of saving toward a student’s future.

“MSUFCU and the City of Lansing visit each Lansing SAVE classroom monthly between December and May, where MSUFCU delivers a short financial education lesson and we take any deposits the students may have,” Paxton said. “At these visits, students are enthusiastic and excited about saving and about their post-high school life. We see the identity-based motivation we’re trying to instill happening.”

Those interested in learning more about the program are invited to attend Lansing SAVE Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Don Johnson Field House, 220 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Lansing. The free carnival-style orientation event provides information to students and families about the Lansing SAVE program in a fun atmosphere.

For additional details on Lansing SAVE, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit lansingmi.gov/674/Lansing-SAVE.

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FITNESS AND

WELLNESS A TASTE OF KETO (ADULTS) New Location!

FEES: $30/RES; $43/NON-RES This introductory hands-on cooking class will teach participants to make simple keto dishes with five ingredients or less that incorporate whole foods, low carbs, moderate protein and fat. Students must bring a hand mixer and $10 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Handouts introducing the Keto lifestyle will be provided. Instructor: Teresa Yarbrough.

Four sessions. No class 10/22, 11/26.

116560A 116560B

10/8-11/5 11/12-12/10

Tue. Tue.

6-7:30 p.m.

6-7:30 p.m.

Schmidt Schmidt

BOXING FITNESS TRAINING (AGES 6 -ADULT) FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES (AGES 6-17) FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (ADULTS) 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. Eight sessions. No class 11/2, 11/28, 11/30.

114216A (Ages 6-17) 114216B (Adults) 113216A (Ages 6-17) 113216B (Adults) 113216C (Ages 6-17) 113216D (Adults)

10/1-11/19 10/1-11/19 10/3-11/21 10/3-11/21 10/5-12/7 10/5-12/7

Tue. Tue. Thur.

Thur.

Sat. Sat.

6-7 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

10-11 a.m.

11-noon

Letts Letts Gier Gier Gier Gier

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.

Twenty sessions. No class 11/5, 11/28.

113230A

10/1-12/12

Tue. & Thur.

9-10 a.m. Gier

LOW-IMPACT DANCE AEROBICS (ADULTS)

FEES: $37/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. Sixteen sessions. No class 11/11.

113325A

9/30-11/25

Mon. & Wed.

6-7 p.m. Mt. Hope School

YOGA WITH MERRITT (ADULTS & SENIORS)

FEES: $15/RES; $20/NON-RES Combine Hatha, Yin, Iyengar, Vinyasa, and Restorative yoga styles to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility of the body while relieving stress and creating calming of the mind. Each class begins with 10 minutes of warm-up stretches and ends with 15 minutes of meditative positions. Designed for all levels; anyone can learn and practice yoga regardless of age, experience or body type. Yoga mats, blocks and straps provided, if needed. Instructor: Melinda (Merritt) Schaaf, ACE-certified fitness instructor, Associates fitness degree/LCC. Five sessions. No class 11/2, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28, 11/30.

(ADULTS) 113542A 113542B 113542C 113542D 113542E 113542F

10/2-10/30 10/2-10/30 10/5-11/9 11/6-12/11 11/6-12/11 11/16-12/21

Wed. Wed. Sat. Wed. Wed. Sat.

8:45-9:45 a.m.

5:45-6:45 p.m.

8:45-9:45 a.m.

8:45-9:45 a.m.

5:45-6:45 p.m.

8:45-9:45 a.m.

Gier Gier Gier Gier Gier Gier

(AGE 50+) 116542A 116542B 116542C 116542D

10/1-10/29 10/3-10/31 11/5-12/10 11/7-12/12

Tue. Thur.

Tue. Thur.

10:30-11:15 a.m.

10:30-11:15 a.m.

10:30-11:15 a.m.

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Schmidt Schmidt Schmidt Schmidt

SPECIAL TOPICS YOGA WORKSHOPS (ADULTS)

FEE: $2 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR Different types of yoga will be presented for beginners and experienced alike.

Learn more, discover your favorites and get a chance to practice. After each class (6:15-7 p.m.-optional) enjoy further topic discussion and dinner/potluck – bring a dish to share. Instructors provided through the Yogic Sciences Research Foundation (est. 1991). No class 11/11.

9/30

10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 Mon.

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INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL YOGA (ADULTS) FEES: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES; $10 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR Research has demonstrated that yoga can be an effective therapy, improving function and quality of life. Join Rob for these sessions and learn therapies for various health and health-related conditions: hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, depression, heart disease, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pain control. Rob Eschbach has 30 years of experience, is a Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists and a Certified Yoga Instructor through the Yogic Sciences Research Foundation. Six sessions. No class 11/29.

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Yoga Therapy Overview – what, who, why and how to provide therapy using the sciences of yoga.

Karma Yoga, the yoga of actions Laya Yoga, the yoga of the chakras Kriya Yoga, the yoga of purification of the thoughts Jnana Yoga, the yoga of knowledge of the self Swara Yoga, the yoga of the breath Ayurveda, the medical branch of yoga Yoga for substance abuse (including food!)

Yoga for a healthy digestive system Yoga for stress and PTSD Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion

9/27-11/1 11/8-12/20

Fri. Fri.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Foster Foster

CLASSES THERAPEUTIC YOGA (ADULTS)

FEE: $2 DROP-IN RATE AT THE DOOR Body movement/stretching, breathing practices and visualization integrated together produce relaxation and an overall sense of wellbeing. This is an ongoing activity associated with the Yogic Sciences Research Foundation.

Instructors: Dusty Laverty, Rose Cross, Ruth Frazee, Rob Eschbach. No class 11/11, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29.

10/1-12/17 10/2-12/18 10/3-12/19 10/4-12/20

Tue. Wed. Thur.

Fri.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

10-11 a.m.

WALK OFF THE POUNDS! (AGES 50+)

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 meeting 11/11, 11/29.

9/6-12/20

Mon. & Fri. 9-11 a.m.

Gier

Foster Foster Foster Foster

ZUMBA GOLD (AGES 50+)

A “feel happy workout” for active, older adults. Move to the beat of Latininspired music while building cardiovascular health. Work the muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. An easy-to-follow, fun calorie-burning cardio class! Licensed ZUMBA Instructor: Deborah Foster. Six and eight sessions.

FEES: $29/RES; $41/NON-RES 112598A 10/1-11/5 Tue. 112598C 11/12-12/17 Tue.

11-11:45 a.m. Foster 11-11:45 a.m. Foster

FEES: $37/RES; $53/NON-RES 112598B 10/3-11/7 Thur.

11-11:45 a.m. Foster

FITNESS CENTER (AGES 16-ADULT)

STRETCH & TONE (AGES 50+)

A relaxing class for seniors who want to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Consists of a variety of moves and stretches that will tone and strengthen the muscles throughout your body. “The more you move the better you live.” Bring a yoga mat for floor exercises. Instructor: ACE Certified Personal Trainer Deborah Foster. Six and eight sessions.

FEES: $23/RES; $32/NON-RES 112398A 10/1-11/5 Tue. 112398C 11/12-12/17 Tue.

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Foster Foster

FEES: $29/RES; $41/NON-RES 112398B 10/3-11/7 Thur.

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Foster

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (ADULTS) FEES: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES Build strength, tone your body, increase bone density, increase muscle and decrease body fat. Use a variety of weight- and strength-training equipment to increase your endurance and speed up your metabolism. Instructor: ACE Certified Personal Trainer Deborah Foster. Six sessions.

113554A 113554B

10/1-11/5 11/12-12/17

Tue. Tue.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Gier Gier

POWER SCULPTING & TABATA BOOTCAMP (ADULTS)

Lose body fat, gain muscle, feel stronger, get motivated, have more energy, increase self-esteem and improve performance. This class is for all fitness levels. For total body conditioning, dumbbells, resistance bands and bodyweight exercises are utilized as well as tabata training, athletic conditioning drills and kickboxing for cardiovascular conditioning. Bring dumbbells and a mat to class. Instructor: Brenda Rogers, Certified Fitness Trainer. Six and seven sessions. No class 10/14, 11/11.

FEES: $41/RES; $59/NON-RES 116520A 10/7-11/25 Mon.

5:45-6:30 p.m. Schmidt

FEES: $47/RES; $68/NON-RES 116520B 10/9-11/20 Wed.

5:45-6:30 p.m. Schmidt

Complete with treadmills and a variety of strength-training machines.

We will help you reach your health goals. For more information, please call (517) 483-4313.

Drop-in rate Monthly rate Annual rate

$5 good all day! $10/RES; $15/NON-RES $100/RES; $150/NON-RES

NEW!!! Check out our new workout option 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! Some structured classes take precedence; please call ahead to check classroom availability.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR FITNESS ON-DEMAND

FEES: FREE to fitness center Members; Non-Members, $5 DROP-IN Join us for scheduled Fitness On-Demand class/times. Video will start and run to completion; staff will be available to answer your questions for your future visits.

Class descriptions will be posted in the Fitness Room, or call 483-4313 for a copy.

SCHEDULE: 10/1-10/8 Tue. 10-11 a.m. Meditation & Tabata (med) w/Daniel Hubbert 10/1-10/8 Tue. 6-7 p.m. Core & More (easy) w/ Justin Rubin 10/2-10/9 Wed. 10-11 a.m. PLYoga (med) w/ Stephanie Lauren 10/2-10/9 Wed. 7-8 p.m. Cardio-Kickboxing (easy) w/ Justin Rubin 10/3-10/10 Thur. 10-11 a.m. Beginner Shred 1 (med) w/ Jillian Michaels 10/3-10/10 Thur. 6-7 p.m. Jump Jive (med)

by La Blast 10/15-10/22 Tue. 10-11 a.m. Core & More (easy) w/ Justin Rubin 10/15-10/22 Tue. 6-8 p.m. Meditation & Tabata (med) w/ Daniel Hubbert 10/16-10/23 Wed. 10-11 a.m. Cardio-Kickboxing (easy) w/ Justin Rubin 10/16-10/23 Wed. 7-8 p.m. PLYoga (med) w/ Stephanie Lauren 10/17-10/24 Thur. 10-11 a.m. Jump Jive (med)

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MARTIAL ARTS KARATE (AGES 4-ADULT)

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 ongoing course, which continues in the public venue with no hidden fees!

Parents are encouraged to attend. Instructor: Sanchin Systems. Ten sessions.

No class 11/11, 11/28.

KARATE FOR KIDS (GRADES K-8) FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES

116775A 10/7-12/16 Mon. 6-6:45 p.m.

Schmidt 112775A 10/8-12/10 Tue. 6-6:45p.m. Foster 114110D 10/10-12/14 Thur.

6-6:45 p.m.

Letts

FAMILY KARATE (AGES 4+) FEES: $80/RES; $85/NON-RES 116776A 112776A 114110A

10/7-12/16 10/8-12/10 10/10-12/14

Mon. Tue. Thur.

6:45-7:45 p.m.

6:45-7:45 p.m.

6:45-7:45 p.m.

Schmidt Foster Letts

ADULT SELF-DEFENSE (AGES 14-ADULT) FEES: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (AGES 14-17) FEES: $40/RES; $57/NON-RES (ADULTS) #116777A (Ages 14-17) #116777B (Adults) 10/7-12/16 Mon. 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Schmidt

#112777A (Ages 14-17) #112777B (Adults) 10/8-12/10 Tue. 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Foster

#114110C (Ages 14-17) #114110B (Adults) 10/10-12/19 Thur. 7:45-8:45 p.m.

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JUDO/JUJITSU (AGES 6-ADULT)

Judo/Jujitsu teaches the basic falls, throws, balance and strategies. Students will learn the fundamentals of judo while gaining confidence and life skills.

Instructor: Jason Harris. Ten sessions. No class 11/28 FEES: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES (AGES 6-11) 112013B 10/8-12/10 Tue. 6-7 p.m.

114013A 10/10-12/19 Thur.

6-7 p.m.

Foster Letts

FEES: $35/RES; $40/NON-RES (AGES 12-17) FEES: $35/RES; $50/NON-RES (ADULTS) 112013D (Ages 12-17) 112013DD (Adults) 10/8-12/10 Tue. 7-8:30 p.m. Foster 114013C (Ages 12-17) 114013CC (Adults) 10/10-12/19 Thur.

7-8:30 p.m.

Letts

AIKIDO (AGES 16-ADULT)

A non-aggressive, traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting the opponent’s energy. Training focuses on multiple areas of practice: rolling, falling, throwing techniques, pinning techniques and Aikido weapons: jo (wooden short staff) and bokken (wooden sword.) Instructor Jeremy Hix is a certified instructor of Aikido through the Aikido World Alliance (AWA.) Ten sessions. No class 11/28.

FEES: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (AGES 16-17) FEES: $40/RES; $60/NON-RES (ADULTS) 112281A (Ages 16-17) 112281B (Adults)

10/8-11/7 10/8-11/7

Tue. & Thur. 7-8:30 p.m. Gier Tue. & Thur. 7-8:30 p.m. Gier

112281C (Ages 16-17) 112281D (Adults)

11/12-12/17 Tue. & Thur. 7-8:30 p.m. Gier 11/12-12/17 Tue. & Thur. 7-8:30 p.m. Gier

CLASSES TAE KWON DO (AGES 5*-ADULT)

FEES: $50/RES; $55/NON-RES (AGES 5-17) FEES: $25/RES; $28/NON-RES (AGES 5-17 ADDITIONAL)** FEES: $50/RES; $75/NON-RES (ADULTS) FEES: $25/RES; $38/NON-RES (ADULTS ADDITIONAL)** 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). *Ages 5 and 6 with a participating adult. Seven and Nine sessions. No class 11/11, 11/27.

112779A (Ages 5-17) 112779AA (Ages 5-17) additional member 112779B (Adults) 112779BB (Adults) additional member 9/16-10/16 Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. Foster 112779C (Ages 5-17) 112779CC (Ages 5-17) additional member 112779D (Adults) 112779DD (Adults) additional member 10/21-11/20 Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. Foster #112779E (Ages 5-17) #112779EE (Ages 5-17) additional member #112779F (Adults) #112779FF (Adults) additional member 11/25-12/18 Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. Foster

CLASSICAL JAPANESE SWORDSMANSHIP (AGES 16-ADULT)

FEES: $50/RES; $55/NON-RES (AGES 16-17) FEES: $50/RES; $75/NON-RES (ADULTS) Training focuses on the traditional techniques of Ono-ha Ittō-ryū School of Swordsmanship, which is one of the most well-known sword schools in Japan and is a forerunner of modern kendo. Learn from a full-licensed (Menkyo) instructor in Sword Ono-ha Ittō-ryū: Rodney Uhler. Ten sessions. No class 11/11.

112781A 112781B 10/7-12/16

(Ages 16-17) (Adults) Mon. 7-8:30 p.m.

Foster

GUNG FU (AGES 6-ADULT)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (6-17) FEES: $30/RES; $45/NON-RES (Adult Gung Fu is a southern Chinese Shaolin martial arts system that fosters health and balance while emphasizing trustworthiness, respect and fortitude.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to enroll. Instructor: Theodore Ransaw. Eight and seven sessions. No class 10/31. #112012A (Ages 6-17) #112012AA (Adults) 10/2-10/24 Tue. & Thur.

7-8:30 p.m. Foster

#112012B (Ages 6-17) #112012BB (Adults) 11/5-11/26 Tue. & Thur.

7-8:30 p.m. Foster

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FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS PROVIDE FALL FUN

Fall in the City of Lansing is filled with activity. Visitors have a choice of everything from art or music festivals and Boo at the Zoo to Silver Bells in the City, when Lansing ushers in the holiday season.

The following is a list of events in Lansing that are sure to please:

FESTIVALS Michigan Chicken Wing Festival: Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2-10 p.m., Adado Riverfront Park, michiganchickenwingfestival.com Threadbare Mitten Film Festival: Sept. 5, 7 p.m., REO Town, threadbarefilmfest.com Taste of Downtown: Sept. 7, 3:30-9 p.m., 100 block of South Washington Square, tasteofdowntown.org Prime Music Festival: Sept. 20-21, Adado Riverfront Park, primefestival.com Michigan Bluesfest: Sept. 20-21, Old Town Lansing, oldtownbluesfest.com Arts and Antique Sale & Classic Car Cruise-In: Sept. 22, 3 p.m., Turner-Dodge House, facebook.com/events/2333500253597260/?active_tab=about 13th annual Old Town Oktoberfest: Oct. 4-5, 3-10 p.m., Old Town Lansing, oldtownoktoberfest.com Apple Butter Festival: Fenner Nature Center, Oct. 19-20, 11 a.m-5 p.m., mynaturecenter.org/programsevents/festivals/applebutterfestival Silver Bells in the City: Nov. 22, 5-9 p.m., downtown Lansing, silverbellsinthecity.org Festival of Trees: Dec. 7-Jan. 1, Turner-Dodge House, iloveoldtown.org/tag/festival-of-trees

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FAMILY FUN/5Ks Cafecito Caliente 5K 2019: Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Maguire Park, 4900 N. Aurelius Road, cafecitocaliente.com/cafecito-caliente-events Lansing Harmony Celebration: Sept. 14, noon-8 p.m., Benjamin Davis Park, 5500 Pleasant Grove Road, lansingharmony.org/home Back the Blue 5K: Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Adado Riverfront Park, backtheblue5k.com/event/back-the-blue-5k-back-the-badge-michigan Capital City River Run: Sept. 21-22, half-marathon, team half-marathon relay, 5K run, Sohn kids’ races. Races start and end at Cooley Law School Stadium, benefit Impression 5 Science Center runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/Lansing/CapitalCityRiverRun Hot Cider Hustle 5K and half-marathon: Oct. 13, 7 a.m., Hawk Island Park, michiganruns.com/lansinghotciderhustle Trick-or-Treat on the Square: Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m., downtown Lansing, lansingfamilyfun.com/events/trick-or-treat-on-the-square Lansing Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk: Nov. 28, 9 a.m., downtown Lansing, trisignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/LansingTurkeyTrot Concerts in the Park featuring the Gasoline Gypsies: Aug. 7, 6-9 p.m., Hunter Park, 1400 E. Kalamazoo St., free concert, free swimming and food trucks, lansingfamilyfun.com/events/lansing-parks-rec-concerts-in-the-park-2019-06-12

POTTER PARK ZOO Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo: All grandparents get free admission, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/4th-of-july-at-the-zoo-all-military-get-free-admission Ingham County Free Day: Ingham County residents receive free admission, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/ingham-county-free-day-3 College Day: All college students get free admission, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/college-day Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, noon-5 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-october-12-13 Veterans Day: All veterans and family members admitted free, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/veterans-day-all-military-and-their-families-get-free-admission 25th annual Wonderland of Lights: Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 29, 5-8 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/25th-annual-wonderland-of-lights Toys for Tots at Wonderland of Lights: Each person bringing new, unwrapped toy admitted to Wonderland of Lights for free, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m., potterparkzoo.org/event/toys-for-tots-at-wonderland-of-lights

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ARCHERY I & II (AGES 9-ADULT)

FLOOR HOCKEY (AGES 5-14)

The Gier Advisory Board is looking to sponsor teams for the Lansing Parks and Recreation floor hockey league. Practices start the week after Thanksgiving; games begin in January and are played on Saturdays at the Schmidt Community Center. If you are looking to sign your son or daughter up for a team or if you are interested in coaching a Gier team, please contact Noah at (517) 483-4313 or noah.defouw@lansingmi.gov.

LITTLE GYMNASTS 1 (AGES 3-5)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES Preschoolers will learn the basics of tumbling, in addition to learning how to do forward rolls, jumps, headstands, balance and form. Children will learn the importance of exercise by moving. Instructor: Megan Gunther. Four and five sessions. No class 11/30.

113150A 114150A

10/5-10/26 11/9-12/14

Sat. Sat.

9:30-10 a.m.

9:30-10 a.m.

Gier Letts

LITTLE GYMNASTS 2 (AGES 3-5)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES This class is for students who have gymnastics experience or have completed Little Gymnasts 1. Preschoolers will learn the basics of tumbling in addition to learning how to do forward rolls, jumps, headstands, balance and form.

Children will learn the importance of exercise by moving. Instructor: Megan Gunther. Four and five sessions. No class 11/30.

113150B 114150B

10/5-11/9 11/9-12/14

Sat. Sat.

10:10-10:40 a.m. Gier 10:10-10:40 a.m. Letts

BEGINNING GYMNASTICS (AGE 6-9)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES Class will focus on learning cartwheels, backbends, handstands and much more, which enhance the art of balancing! Instructor: Ginni Specht. Five sessions. No class 11/11.

113151A 113151B

9/30-11/4 11/18-12/16

Mon. Mon.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Gier Gier

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). Two Certified Archery Instructors. Five sessions. No class 11/30.

ARCHERY I (BEGINNER) 114292A (Ages 9-17) 114292AA (Adults) 10/5-11/2 Sat. 10-11:30 a.m.

Letts

114292C (Ages 9-17) 114292CC (Adults) 11/9-12/7 Sat. 10-11:30 a.m.

Letts

ARCHERY II (CONTINUATION/EXPERIENCED) 114292B (Ages 9-17) 114292BB (Adults) 10/5-11/2 Sat. Noon-1:30 p.m. Letts 114292D (Ages 9-17) 114292DD (Adults) 11/9-12/7 Sat. Noon-1:30 p.m. Letts

JUNIOR OLYMPICS 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 that have successfully completed Archery I and Archery 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 complete in after completing this course. All safety gear and equipment will be available. Two Certified Archery Instructors. Ten sessions.

No class 11/30.

114293A (Ages 9-17) 114293AA (Adults) 10/5-12/7 Sat. 2-3:30 p.m.

Letts

EXPLORE ARCHERY

FEES: $40/RES; $45/NON-RES (AGES 8-17) FEES: $40/RES; $60/NON-RES (ADULT) Explore archery is a fun introductory program for anyone interested in getting into the sport. Play exciting games and earn achievement awards while developing a new skill! Five sessions. Certified Archery Instructor.

113292A Ages 8-17) 113292AA (Adults) 10/7-11/4 Mon. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Gier 113292B (Ages 8-17) 113292BB (Adults) 11/18-12/16 Mon. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Gier

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FEES: $10/RES; $15/NON-RES A one-night archery session perfect for beginners who have never touched a bow before or for seasoned archers looking to practice their skills in the company of other students. All safety gear and equipment provided. Two Certified Archery Instructors.

114291A

11/1

Fri.

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Letts

INTRODUCTION TO AIR RIFLE (AGES 8-ADULT)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES (AGES 8-17) FEES: $25/RES; $38/NON-RES (ADULTS) This class includes instruction, safety gear, range time, firearm rental and ammunition. Shooting sessions taught by patient, courteous NRA-certified instructors and are open to youth and adults.

113282A (Ages 9-17) 113282AA (Adults) 11/3 Sun. 1-2:30 p.m.

MSU Demmer Center

INTRODUCTION TO AIR PISTOL (AGES 8-ADULT)

FEES: $25/RES; $30/NON-RES (AGES 8-17) FEES: $25/RES; $38/NON-RES (ADULTS) This class includes instruction, safety gear, range time, firearm rental and ammunition. Shooting sessions taught by patient, courteous NRA-certified instructors and are open to youth and adults.

113282C (Ages 9-17) 113282CC (Adults) 11/17 Sun. 1-2:30 p.m.

MSU Demmer Center

SPORTS SAMPLER 4 KIDS (AGES 3-5)

FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES This four-week sports program will teach the basics of lacrosse, T-ball and bowling, switching sports after every week with the final session being held at Spare Time Bowling. The program will focus on developing the basic motor skills required to engage in each sport all while playing and socializing with others. Parent participation is highly encouraged! Instructor: Noah DeFouw.

No class 10/31. Four sessions.

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10/17-11/14

Thur.

6-6:45 p.m.

Gier

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS (ADULTS) FEE: $100 TEAM

Self-officiated pool play followed by single-elimination tournament.

Trophies presented to the winning team and event T-shirts included for each participant. All proceeds will go toward providing volleyball programs and tournaments in Lansing.

116546A 113546B

12/4 12/21

Sat. Sat.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Schmidt (Womens 4’s) Gier (Mens 4’s)

BASKETBALL CLINIC (AGES 8-ADULT) FEES: $30/RES; $35/NON-RES (AGES 8-17) FEES: $30/RES; $45/NON-RES (ADULTS)

This program will cover the fundamentals of basketball, working with each individual on specific goals related to the game of basketball. From ballhandling skills to footwork, players will improve their game during this sixweek course. Instructor: Maurice Summerville. Five sessions.

113299A (Ages 8-17) 113299AA (Adults) 10/1-10/29 Tue. 6-7:30 p.m.

Gier

OPEN RECREATION FAMILY OPEN GYM

FEE: $2 PER CHILD AT THE DOOR Open gym time for families to play and socialize with others. You will have access to eight basketball hoops, the batting cage, traversing wall, scooters and much more! An adult must accompany and supervise their child(ren). No open gym on 11/2, 11/30.

10/5-12/14

Sat.

9-11 a.m.

Gier

ADULT OPEN RECREATION ACTIVITIES

ALL SPORTS ARE DROP-IN AND PAY-AT-THE-DOOR - $2 PER PERSON Adult open recreation provides the opportunity for individuals to participate in the sport of their choice without committing to a league or schedule. Special activities or events may take priority. No children or spectators please.

VOLLEYBALL 9/30-12/16 Mon. 10/1-12/17 Tue.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Schmidt 6:30-8:30 p.m. Foster

ADULT BASKETBALL 9/26-12/12 Thur.

8/21-12/18 Wed.

6-8 p.m.

Schmidt (Free) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Letts

PICKLEBALL 10/2-12/18 Mon & Wed 10 a.m.-noon

Schmidt

OPEN CLIMBING

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. Please call (517) 483-4313 to reserve a time; $5 per hour/person.

INDOOR BATTING TUNNEL

FEES: BATTING TUNNEL RENTAL: $10/HR BATTING TUNNEL & PITCHING MACHINE RENTAL: $20 FOR THE FIRST HOUR, $10/HR PER ADDITIONAL HOUR EQUIPMENT RENTAL (WHEN ADDED TO A GYM RENTAL): $10 TUNNEL; $10 PITCHING MACHINE – FLAT FEE Gier Center offers a self-feeding tunnel for baseball or softball batting 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.

TOT TIME (AGES 5 & UNDER)

FEE: $2 PER CHILD AT THE DOOR Open time for parents and day care providers to bring preschool-age children to our gym to play. There is plenty of open space, balls, baskets, scooters and more to play with. Adult must accompany and supervise their child(ren).

10/2-12/18 9/6-12/20 9/10-12/29

Wed. 10:30 a.m.-noon Gier Fri. 10-11:30 a.m.

Letts Tue.&Thur. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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TENNIS

TMYL FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS PROGRAMS (AGES 6-18)

Todd Martin Youth Leadership (TMYL), a National Junior Tennis and Learning (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 coaches.

Where: Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, MI 48823) Dates: Fridays; 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6. No classes on 10/11, 11/29.

NJTL (AGES 6-18)

FEES: $56/RES; $84/NON-RES MIDDLE SCHOOL Players who have tennis or other athletic experience and play with or are ready to use a regular yellow ball.

140630A 9/27-12/6 Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club

See descriptions below for the program best suited to the player’s interest and ability.

HIGH SCHOOL Players with tennis experience, who enjoy social aspect while wanting improve skills and play tennis games.

LOCAL EXCELLENCE TRAINING

140630C 9/27-12/6 Fri. 6:30-8 p.m.

FEES: $73/RES; $105/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!

140680A 9/27-12/6

Fri.

6:30-8 p.m.

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club

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.

140681A 9/27-12/6

Fri.

6:30-8 p.m.

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club

HIGH SCHOOL Players who are just starting, or those with limited experience and want to try out the game of tennis.

140630B 9/27-12/6 Fri. 6:30-8 p.m.

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club

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 (Ages 6-7) 140631A 9/27-12/06 Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club ORANGE BALL (Ages 7-8 with previous tennis experience) 140631B 9/27-12/06 Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club GREEN BALL (Age 8 with previous experience or ages 9-10 with no previous tennis experience) 140631C 9/27-12/06 Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club MIDDLE SCHOOL (Players who have tennis or other athletic experience and play with or are ready to use regular yellow ball) 140631D 9/27-12/06 Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club 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.

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WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAN DO FOR YOU Neighborhood Resource Summits connect city officials and community

Join Andi Crawford and Mayor Andy Schor for a night of prizes, family fun and a chance to obtain a great deal of information regarding the neighborhoods you care about during the next Neighborhood Resource Summit. Here, the City of Lansing partners with local organizations to create a unique experience that brings attention to resources available to area residents, while also creating an opportunity for citizens to interact directly with city officials.

Neighborhood Resource Summits were designed by neighborhood groups to provide citizens direct contact with city and community resources in their neighborhood.

In addition to spreading the word about the wealth of opportunities provided to Lansing neighborhoods, the event also serves as a fun night of entertainment and togetherness. Guests in attendance are

encouraged to mingle, grab a slice of free pizza, play games, take part in giveaways and more.

Summit partners have included: Capital Area Housing Partnership, Ingham County Land Bank, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, City of Lansing Human Resources, City Clerk's Office, Michigan Attorney General, McLaren Health Systems, City of Lansing Economic Planning & Development Office and other civic and community organizations. Each outing is specifically centered on providing information to a district ward within Lansing, though all community members are welcome to join in on the celebration. The quarterly event, which draws several hundreds of residents, is generously hosted by Lansing School District. Though two of the four planned outings have already occurred, in February and April respectively, there are still two more to come.

The next Neighborhood Resource Summit is set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at North Elementary, with a focus on the 2nd Ward at 333 E. Miller Road, Lansing, MI. To stay in the know about the upcoming outing, visit and RSVP to the event at facebook.com/ events/540364016460289/ The year’s final outing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Wexford Montessori, with a focus on the 3rd Ward at 5217 Wexford Road, Lansing, MI. If you have questions, please contact Andi Crawford at (517) 614-9695 or andi.crawford@lansingmi.gov. â–

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TEAM SPORTS Lifetime Sports Jersey Policy All our participants will be required to purchase and wear a Lansing Parks and Recreation reversible jersey at the cost of $15 per jersey.

Jerseys (#532000B) will be used for all sports, except for team Floor Hockey and NFL Flag Football.

FEE POLICY: 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 lansingmi.gov/parks.

FALL YOUTH SPORTS DEADLINES HAVE PASSED

2020 SPRING YOUTH SOCCER (GRADES K–6)

Registration deadlines have passed for FALL YOUTH SOCCER (grades K-6); YOUTH NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (grades K-6); however, it may not be too late!!

Call the Lifetime Sports Office at (517) 483-4039 to see about team availability or program waiting lists.

YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY – TEAM SIGN UP (AGES 5–14)

FEE: $225/TEAM Lansing Parks and Recreation is offering youth floor hockey for boys and girls.

This team registration program begins play in January 2020. Includes a sixgame season. League registration deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY (AGES 5-14) Teams are forming for this winter’s floor hockey season.

232225A

DROP-IN FLOOR HOCKEY (ALL AGES)

FEE: $2 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR Enjoy an energizing game of Floor Hockey on Sunday afternoon. Rules are similar to ice hockey. Some sticks are available; however, we recommend players bring their own stick and wear gym shoes.

1233187

10/6-10/27

Sun.

4-5 p.m.

Foster

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES (GRADES 1-4) FEES: BY 11/8/19 $35/RES; $40/NON-RES AFTER 11/8/19 $45/RES; $50/NON-RES 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 Jan. 4, 2020. This program requires the use of a Parks and Recreation reversible jersey ($15 for new purchase).

232600A Grades 1/2 1/4-2/22

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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 and Recreation reversible jersey. Games begin the week of April 13.

GRADES K/1 FEES: BY 3/9/20 $30/RES; $35/NON-RES AFTER 3/9/20 $40/RES; $45/NON-RES 332100A Grades K/1 Wed. & Sat. 332100B Grades K/1 Thur. & Sat.

Davis Park Davis Park

GRADES 2/3 and 4/5/6 FEES: BY 3/8/20 $40/RES; $45/NON-RES AFTER 3/8/20 $50/RES; $55/NON-RES 332200A Grades 2/3 Wed. & Sat. 332200B Grades 2/3 Thur. & Sat. 332300A Grades 4/5/6 Tue. & Sat.

Hope Complex Hope Complex Hope Complex

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER (AGES 3-4 AS OF 3/14/20)

FEES: BY 2/21/20 $30/RES; $35/NON-RES AFTER 2/21/20 $40/RES; $45/NON-RES Little Kickers is a great way to introduce your 3- and 4-year-old to the sport of soccer. This clinic-style program includes four sessions on easy and fun ways to learn basic skills like kicking, dribbling, trapping and shooting through supervised stations.

333830A (Age 3) 3/14-4/4 333830B (Age 4) 3/14-4/4

Sat. Sat.

10 a.m. Schmidt Community Center 11 a.m. Schmidt Community Center

CLASSES GIRLS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL (GRADES 4/5/6)

FEES: BY 12/14/19 $40/RES; $45/NON-RES AFTER 12/14/19 $50/RES; $55/NON-RES This is a recreational and instructional girls volleyball program as part of the Red Cedar Youth Volleyball League. Participants sign up individually; teams will be formed based on grade levels (grade levels may be combined). Season runs four weeks of league play (roughly eight matches) plus end-of-season tournament. Volunteer coaches needed. Season is scheduled to begin in early March.

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Sun.

Times Vary

Gier Community Center

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES (ADULT)

Team registration for women’s and coed volleyball leagues begin Sept. 17.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE (12 MATCHES) FEES: TEAM $179 PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT REFEREE $11 PER MATCH ON COURT Registration deadline – Friday, Nov. 15 Start date - Wednesday, Dec. 4 NEW! WOMEN’S 4v4 LEAGUE (8 MATCHES) FEES: TEAM $135 PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT SELF-OFFICIATED – NO REFEREE FEES Registration deadline – Friday, Dec. 13 Start date – Tuesday, Jan. 7

CO-ED LEAGUE (8 MATCHES) FEES: TEAM $135 PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT REFEREE $11 PER MATCH ON COURT Registration deadline – Friday, Dec. 13 Start date – Thursday, Jan. 9 NEW! CO-ED 4v4 LEAGUE (8 MATCHES) FEES: TEAM $135 PLAYER $15/RESIDENT; $30/NON-RESIDENT SELF-OFFICIATED – NO REFEREE FEES Registration deadline – Friday, Friday, Feb. 14 Start date – Tuesday, March 3

MEN’S FALL 50-PLUS BASKETBALL LEAGUE FEES: TEAM $225 PLAYER $10/RESIDENT; $15/NON-RESIDENT REFREE $30 PER REFREE ON COURT 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, Sept. 6.

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’ websites listed below: Youth Soccer – leaguelineup.com/lansingyouthsoccer Adult Softball – leaguelineup.com/lansingsoftball Youth NFL Flag Football – leaguelineup.com/lansingnflflag Adult Volleyball – leaguelineup.com/lansingvolleyball Men’s 50+ Basketball – leaguelineup.com/mensmastersbasketball Adult Flag Football – leaguelineup.com/lansingadultflag Youth Flag Football – leaguelineup.com/lansingnflflag Bookmark these sites today!

Be a Youth Volunteer Coach!

All of our youth sports at Lansing Parks & 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 Pure Green — Green Door — Touch of Tint — Reno’s North — Mid-Michigan Floor Coverings — Del Rio Solutions — B-Dubs — Redemption Fitness/TNT Printing — Community Realty — Westgators — Rocky Top Beer BBQ — Coach’s Pub and Grill — EMC Insurance — Crossroads Athletics — Steakhouse Philly Bar & Grill — Orion Family Dental Center Twins?? — Black Rock Bar & Grill — Duncan Management — Farm Bureau — Reno’s North — Art’s Pub —Mighty Healthy — Hobbs & Black Architects — Shaheen — Dagwood’s — Moriarty’s Pub — Classic Pub & Grill — Art’s Pub — Cipher Property Mgt. — Westgate Tavern & Grill — Northside / Classic Pub & Grill — Harry’s Hitters — Leroy’s Classic Bar and Grill — Falsetta’s Casa Nova— Bethlehem Lutheran Church — Steel Tree Landscaping — Emanuel Lutheran Church — Sundance Chevrolet — Go Greener — Cottage Gardens — Cameron Tool — Pro Taught Painting — Lansing State Journal — A Clean Cigarette — MSUFCU — Overhead Door lan sin gmi.gov | FALL 20 19 |

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LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street, (517) 483-4311

SCHMIDT SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 5825 Wise Road, (517) 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 every day at the Letts Community Center and Tuesday through Friday at the Schmidt Southside Community Center. A $3 donation per person for adults 60 years and older and a $5 donation for those under 60 years of age is recommended.

ENHANCED FITNESS / WALKING FOR HEALTH (AGE 50+)

This class is an evidence-based group exercise program that helps older adults of all fitness levels become more active, energized and able to maintain their independence. The program consists of a five-minute warmup, a 20-minute walk, 20 minutes of strength training with ankle and hand weights (provided), 10 minutes of stretching. Balance exercises throughout class. Participants may walk indoors or outdoors. Participants are encouraged to work at their own level. Exercises can be modified and be done from sitting or standing. There are plenty of opportunities to socialize and make friends.

This class funded by a grant from the Tri-County Office on Aging. There is no fee for the class. Instructor: Kathy Gorton, Certified Enhance Fitness Instructor.

No Class 11/11.

10/2-12/20

Mon.,Wed.,Fri. 8:45-9:45 am

Foster

Free

ADULT OPEN PICKLEBALL

FEE: $2/PER PERSON Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. This game is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net and is played with a paddle and a plastic ball.

10/2-12/18

Mon. & Wed

10 a.m.-noon

Schmidt

SENIOR OPEN REC

Use our game room, gym, pool or halls to get fit, have fun and meet new people. These spaces will be open for you to play basketball, swim and play pool or Nintendo Wii. 9/16-12/20 8/12-12/20

Mon.-Fri. Mon.-Fri.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Schmidt Letts

MILE CLUB

Walking improves your overall health and positivity. We will chart every step you take and provide you with a plan for accomplishing your walking goals.

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WALK AWAY THE POUNDS

If you have decided to exercise with walking, program starts with a 1-mile workout and increases to a 2-mile walk. Leslie Sansone’s video will assist along the way to teach you how to increase your heart rate with low-impact moves that are safe and easy.

9/3-9/30

Mon.-Fri.

10 a.m.

Schmidt

SAFE-N-FIT

This exercise workout video workout will help you maintain the ability to continue the daily activities you enjoy and help you lose weight by being Safe-N-Fit. 10/1-10/30

Tue. & Wed. 1-2:30 p.m. Schmidt

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Throughout the fall we will host a variety of ongoing activities, which include bridge, bingo, movie time and crafts. Please join us for these free, fun events. To make a reservation, pay or for more information, please contact Schmidt Center at (517) 483-6688 or Letts Center at (517) 483-4311.

ROUNDTABLE OF CRAFTS

Join instructor Debra Smith as she shares her creative ways of creating hats, scarves, potholders and more. You will be able to make and take what you have created and be amazed at what you can do.

9/27-12/20

Fri.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schmidt

PIZZA AND TALK MONDAY

This will be your opportunity to share your ideas for the senior program. We would like to plan new activities that interest you to make the senior program your own. Pre-registration is required to order pizza for everyone. Please call (517) 483-6688 to register.

9/30, 10/28, 11/25, 12/16

Mon.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY

LABOR DAY CELEBRATION

FEE: $2/PER PERSON Wear your red, white, and blue and celebrate Labor Day with food, fun and games.

415990 A

9/4

Wed.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Letts

SENIOR PICNIC

FEE: $5/PERSON Picnic at Frances Park while you view the rose garden, the overlook, play cards and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment. Pre-registration is required; please call (517) 483-4311 or (517) 483-6686 to register!

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9/19

Thur.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Frances Park

APPLE CIDER WITH A MOVIE

Seniors prepare for winter with a warm cup of apple cider and a movie.

10/16

Wed.

12:30-2 p.m.

Schmidt

FEES: $5/PERSON Dress up in a costume, or not, and enjoy fresh apple cider, treats and fun.

114800A

10/30

Wed.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Letts

THANKSGIVING

Enjoy an early Thanksgiving Day meal. Please call (517) 483-4311 to make your reservation.

115801A

11/27

Wed.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Letts

8-BALL IN THE SIDE POCKET POOL TOURNAMENT 10/15

Tue.

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Schmidt

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FEES: $5/PERSON 115921A 12/18 115921B 12/17

Wed. Tue.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Letts 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Schmidt

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INFLATABLE & RECREATION

EQUIPMENT RENTALS Lansing Parks and Recreation Department (517) 483-4290

Park staff will deliver, set up, operate and take down the inflatable for you! Site must be a flat, grassy area — no concrete or asphalt — and within a half-hour drive of Lansing. Lansing Parks and Recreation reserves the right to determine or reject setup site. To power the inflatable of your choice, it must be located within 100 feet of two 20-amp, 110-volt outlets (two outlets on different circuits). Call (517) 483-4290 to check availability and to reserve an inflatable for your next event!

MOONWALK WITH SLIDE

INFLATABLE SLIDE

This sports-themed inflatable has a bouncing area, a climbing challenge and a slide. The moonwalk is 16’L x 20’W x 12’H — perfect for an indoor event, birthday party or just a summer get together!

Resident Use Within City Limits

2-Hour Rental $150 $50/each additional hour

This inflatable is a 22-foottall dual slide! Two people climb 22 feet up and slide down. This inflatable is 22’H x 27’L x 12’W.

Non-Resident Use or Resident Use Outside City Limits 2-Hour Rental $225 $75/each additional hour

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OBSTACLE COURSE

This inflatable has an enclosed bounce area and is perfect for younger kids and an area that may not have a lot of space. This inflatable is 15’L x 15’W x 14’H.

Resident Use Within City Limits

Resident Use Within City Limits

This inflatable is a 56-foot obstacle course. Two people race through a tunnel, weave and dive through obstacles, then climb a rock wall and finish with a slide. This inflatable is 56’L x 12’W x 16’H. Non-Resident Use or Resident Use Outside City Limits 2-Hour Rental $225 $75/each additional hour

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Resident Use Within City Limits

2-Hour Rental $250 $75/each additional hour

Non-Resident Use or Resident Use Outside City Limits 2-Hour Rental $375 $100/each additional hour

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TURNER-DODGE HOUSE 100 E. North Street, Lansing, MI 48906 | (517) 483-4220 (Turner-Dodge House is wheelchair accessible to the first floor only)

TOUR AND TEA (AGES 8–ADULT)

FEE: $10/PERSON Step into Lansing’s history when you enter the magnificent oak receiving hall of this classical revival 19th-century historic home. The 12-foot ornamental tin ceilings and fine artisanship reflect the rich heritage of an earlier time.

Tea and cookies are included for tour groups of 10 or more. Tours can be scheduled year around. To reserve your tour, call (517) 483-4220.

MUSIC IN THE MANSION (ADULTS)

FEE: $10/PERSON The mansion comes alive with the sound of music in this performance series featuring local professional and non-professional musicians in the intimate setting of the Turner-Dodge Music Room. Performances begin at 7 p.m. with light refreshments and self-guided tours of the mansion following the show.

9/12, 10/10, 11/14

Thur.

7 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF ODDITIES! (AGES 8–ADULT)

FEE: $5/PERSON Come celebrate everything weird Michigan has to offer! Shop among spooktacular vendors and choose from a lineup of killer (as in really good!) food trucks. Get your picture taken with the Ghostbusters' Ecto-1, check out Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine, play vintage carnival games, and get up close and personal with true-crime and paranormal authors, podcasters and more!

9/7

Sat.

11 a.m.–7 p.m.

GHOSTBUSTERS ACADAMY FOR KIDS! (AGES 8–12)

FEE: $10/PERSON Do you have a junior ghost investigator on your hands? Send them to Ghostbusters Academy at the Turner-Dodge House! They will meet Ecto-1 and the Ghostbusters Coalition (photo op!), learn the difference between an EVP and an EMF, and get ghost investigation tips from Marter Paranormal Research Team. “Haunted Lansing” author Jenn Carpenter will be on hand to tell kid-friendly local ghost stories and training is complete with a spooky scavenger hunt! Spooky treats will be served. For more information, please call (517) 483-4220.

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10/12

Sat.

1 p.m.

GHOST STORIES AT TURNER-DODGE HOUSE! (AGES 8–ADULT)

FEE: $10/PERSON Have you heard ghostly tales of the Turner-Dodge house? Do you have ghost stories of your own? Join the volunteers and staff of the Turner-Dodge House to hear their favorite ghost stories and to tell your own! This year, we have decided we will tell our ghost stories by candle light. Light refreshments served. For more information, please call (517) 483-4220.

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10/12

Sat.

7 p.m.

FOURTH ANNUAL VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN AT TURNER-DODGE HOUSE (AGES 6–ADULT) FEE: $5/PERSON The Fourth Annual Victorian Halloween will have traditional Halloween charm with each room decorated in historic Halloween fashion. This year’s display explores the strange Victorian superstitions around weddings and funerals.

As always, the Turner-Dodge mannequins will be dressed in Halloween style and spooky (but not scary!) surprises will lurk around corners. The lawn will be adorned with jack-o’-lanterns, scarecrows and a hay-bale maze for the children. For more information, please call (517) 483-4220.

10/15–10/31 Tue., Wed., Thur.

1-7 p.m.

TEA AND TREATS WITH ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ AND CAPITOL BALLET THEATRE (AGES 4–ADULT)

FEES:$19/PERSON Get the holiday season started with a "sneak peek" of Capitol Ballet Theater's upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.” After the performance, enjoy tea and treats and the chance to meet and greet (and get photos with!) the principal cast. This is a wonderful event for young children. For more information, please call (517) 483-4220.

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11/9

Sat.

2 p.m.

SEVENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES (AGES 4–ADULT)

FEE: $5/PERSON Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner-Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the Seventh Annual Turner-Dodge House Festival of Trees! From Dec. 8 through Jan. 3, all three floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the holidays! Monies raised from the admission price will go toward projects to preserve and enhance the TurnerDodge House. For a registration form to participate in the 2019 Festival of Trees, go to: http://www.lansingmi.gov/tdodge. For hours and information, please call (517) 483-4220. lan sin gmi.gov | FALL 20 19 |

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RECYCLING: AN UPDATE Recycling has been in the news recently. You may have heard that China is not accepting as much recycling from the U.S. and that recycling may be at risk.

The following information is meant to clear up any concerns.

• Most communities continue to collect recycling on a regular basis. Very few communities have suspended their recycling programs.

Materials from Lansing getting ready to be sorted and baled

• Contamination is a real problem and we all have a role to play in cleaning up the recycling stream.

• Recycling still has major benefits, including saving energy and landfill space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, and supporting jobs and the economy.

Is recycling worth it? Yes! Recycling is an investment in our future. People have thought for a long time that recycling is free, but it’s not. There is a cost to have recycling picked up at the curb, sorted, baled and marketed. Just like there is a cost to have our trash picked up and disposed of in the landfill. It makes sense to have waste materials be recycled into another product rather than burying them in the ground. It’s a much better use of the Earth’s natural resources and something we should continue to invest in.

A finished bale ready for market

So what does this mean for Lansing? There is a long history of recycling here.

Lansing is considered a leader and remains committed to providing valuable recycling services to residents and businesses in the community.

Materials collected in Lansing are hauled to a recycling facility in Detroit.

The company operating this facility is responsible for processing and marketing the materials. They have assured us that materials collected in Lansing have a market and are being recycled, ultimately being sent to outlets in the U.S. and Canada.

What can you do to help ensure materials get recycled? Make sure you know what you can put in your city recycling cart. Only recycle items shown on page 7 of this newsletter. Be careful, especially with plastics, since people often think that all plastics can be recycled, but that isn’t true. Some common contaminants are: plastic bags, straws, plastic spoons/forks, tarps, hoses, Styrofoam, etc. Stick to plastic bottles and jugs and other household containers. If you aren’t sure, please contact us. When in doubt, throw it out!

Examples of contamination: Look closely and you’ll see a garden hose, a plastic fan and plastic bags that have been tossed in with recycling by Lansing residents. This is problematic and costly.

Please avoid contaminating the recycling stream.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF OLD MEDICINE The Take Back Meds Program is a cooperative effort among participating pharmacies, law enforcement and the Ingham County Health Department to provide residents with proper household medicine disposal. Visit takebackmeds.org for information on safe disposal of both controlled and noncontrolled medication in Ingham County.

WHAT TYPES OF MEDS

WHAT NOT TO DO

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

PROPER DISPOSAL

Prescription medications

Flush down the toilet

Pollution in our Great Lakes

Take to a local pharmacy

Antibiotics/ steroids

Pour down the drain

Adverse effects on wildlife

Take to a drop box

Cold and flu medicines

Throw in the trash

Contaminated water supplies

Pet medications

Prescription drug abuse overdoses

Medication samples

Theft from home or trash

Medicated ointment/lotions

CITY OF LANSING TRASH MOVES TO BLUE TRASH CARTS

The city of Lansing will be discontinuing the curbside collection of trash bags at the end of December 2019.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? • CART trucks contribute to wear and tear of roads by driving every neighborhood on a weekly basis • The City doesn’t currently know when and where blue trash bags are at curbside. Using trash carts allows the city to make date-based decisions about where to send trunks.

• Manual collection of bags reduces collection efficiency and increases driver injuries.

• Animals can easily break open bags, scattering trash.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? • To assist with transition, the City is providing new customers who sign up for every week trash cart service by September 30th with $20 discount off their first quarter’s service.

• Private hauler trash services are available as alternative services.

• If you accumulate small amounts of trash on a monthly basis, you can share cart service with your neighbor to keep cost down.

Reduced rates available for households that meet income qualifications. *Bi-weekly trash service will be available for $24/3 months for 32-gallon size cart only.

517-483-4400 | LANSINGMI.GOV/CARTsignup (517) 483-4400, lansingrecycles.com, recycle@lansingmi.gov

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SIMPLE RECYCLING

CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ARE 100 PERCENT RECYCLABLE, BUT MOST END UP IN LANDFILLS

The city of Lansing works with Simple Recycling. A company that collects usable clothing, shoes, textiles and household goods for reuse and recycling. Lansing residents can set these materials out at the curb on their normal city recycling day.

Simple Recycling provides special bags and tags to residents that must be used to set out these items. To request bags, contacts Simple Recycling at (866) 835-5068 or info@simplerecycling.com.

Please remember this is a separate collection from the Lansing green recycling carts.

Please do not put clothing and textiles inside recycling carts.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

New, improved waste collection reminder service now available!

Sign up for Recycle Coach by downloading the app on your mobile device.

WASTE DISPOSAL

The Ingham County Health Department operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection for materials such as gasoline, flammables, oil-based paint, pesticides and other materials.

COLLECTIONS ARE ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 2-6 P.M., FROM 19-DEQR-0212-PostcardEdits-002-PP.pdf MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19-DEQR-0212-PostcardEdits-002-PP.pdf 2 7/30/19 12:42 PM

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The site is located at 5303 S. Cedar St., east side of the health department (follow the signs to the facility). Call (517) 887-4312 for more information.

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RecyclingRaccoons.org

The state of Michigan recently launched the firstof-its-kind statewide recycling program to better inform Michiganders on what can – and cannot – be recycled. “Know It Before You Throw It” emphasizes the importance of proper recycling practices. For more information, visit RecyclingRaccoons.org.

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IMPORTANT

2019/2020 RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE Recycling days are indicated in blue and green boxes on the calendar below. Use the map on this page to determine your pickup day and week or use the collection day and reminder tool at lansingrecycles.com.

Holidays that affect collection service are marked in red.

Collections will be delayed for those with service on the day of the holiday and the days after the holiday. For example, when a holiday falls on a Thursday, all Thursday collections will be done on Friday.

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Office closed.

One day collection delay.

11/11 Veterans Day Office closed.

No collection delay.

11/28 Thanksgiving

Office closed 11/28-11/29.

One day collection delay.

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12/31-1/1 New Year’s Eve/Day Office closed 12/31-1/1.

One day collection delay.

1/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Office closed.

One day collection delay.

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9/2 Labor Day

Office closed 12/24-12/25.

One day collection delay.

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Office closed.

No collection delay.

5/25 Memorial Day

Office closed.

One day collection delay.

7/4 Independence Day Office closed 7/3.

No collection delay.

RECYCLING COLLECTION

SCHEDULE

Recycling is picked up in green carts every other week using the green or blue week-schedule shown on calendar to the left.

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RESIDENTIAL GUIDE TO SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING ONLY RECYCLE ITEMS SHOWN HERE

Greeting cards, regular and junk mail

Paperboard boxes (cereal, pasta, tissue)

Cartons

Phone books

Glass bottles and jars (all colors)

Aluminum foil, aluminum and metal cans

Bulky rigid plastic (buckets, chairs, toys)

NO NEED TO REMOVE: Paper clips, stamps, address labels, staples, metal fasteners, cellophane address windows, rubber bands, spiral bindings, plastic tabs. • Empty and rinse all containers.

• Overflow recycling may be placed in a cardboard box or paper bag next to cart.

Please follow these guidelines and set your cart out by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Promptly remove your cart after pickup.

File folders, office paper and gift wrapping paper

Corrugated cardboard and paper bags

Newspapers, magazines, brochures and inserts

#1-2 and #4-7 Plastic containers (no Styrofoam)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED INCLUDE: Plastic bags, Styrofoam containers, wire hangers, small appliances, window panes, mirrors, ceramics and Pyrex dishware, organic material and food waste, electronic waste (batteries, cellphones, computers, etc.), paint, pesticides, oil and cleaners, waxed cardboard, needles or syringes, #3 plastics, tarps, hoses.

No plastic bags in the cart

DO NOT BAG Recyclables

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Persistent contamination may result in cart removal

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TRASH DISPOSAL INFORMATION We are the leader in convenient, affordable weekly curbside pickup. Our range of trash cart sizes are sure to meet the needs of any size household. Trash collection is every week. 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 convenient and strong blue carts are for trash only. All trash in the carts must be bagged. Bagging trash will keep carts clean and minimize odors. Can’t get your cart to the curb? Front-door pickup is available for an additional fee each quarter.

SELECT THE CART SIZE THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS 32-GALLON CART

65-GALLON CART

95-GALLON CART

(holds 2-3 kitchen-sized bags)

(holds 4-5 kitchen-sized bags)

(holds 6-8 kitchen-sized bags, plus an extra three, 30-gallon bags accepted on side of cart)

$48 for 3 months*

$52 for 3 months*

Pre-paid service billed quarterly with convenient payment options:

ONLINE:

lansingrecycles.com

IN PERSON:

City of Lansing, Treasurer’s Office – 1st floor of City Hall

BY MAIL:

Send check or money order to: City of Lansing, CART 3200, PO Box 30516 Lansing, MI 48909-8016

$56 for 3 months*

PAYMENT DROP BOX:

City of Lansing, CART 601 E. South St. Lansing, MI 48910

*prices subject to change Reduced rates available for households that meet income qualifications

YARD WASTE

• The seasonal yard waste pickup will end the week of Nov. 25.

• Place leaves and grass clippings on the curbside in paper bags on your normal collection day.

• Do not use city of Lansing trash bags or carts or private waste-hauler carts for yard clippings.

• Paper lawn-care bags are available at most grocery and hardware stores.

• Brush and tree trimmings must be less than 4 feet in length and less than 2 inches in diameter.

• Bundle securely with string or twine, or place in paper bags. Please no wire.

• Please limit all bags and bundles to no more than 30 pounds.

• Please check lansingrecycles.com or call 483-4400 for more information.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING Fall is a great time to give backyard composting a try. It can be as simple as layering grass clippings, leaves and other organic materials in a corner of the yard. Free information packets are available. Please contact CART at recycle@lansingmi.gov or call 483-4400 if interested.

BULK TRASH ITEMS

Large items over 30 pounds and longer than 4 feet, such as appliances and furniture, are considered bulky waste. The cost to have these picked up from the curbside is $33 for the first item, additional items are $16.50 each.

Payment options include: • Call the CART hotline at (517) 483-4400, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

with a major credit card.

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Lansing City Hall 124 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48933

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID LANSING, MI PERMIT NO. 689

Andy Schor, Mayor

THE CITY OF LANSING WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We’re conducting a survey to gather input on: • Traffic calming • Allowing overnight on-street parking • Willingness to pay to have your

streets and sidewalks repaired faster

SURVEY IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

LANSINGMI.GOV/SURVEY

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