Events selected by Healthy and Fit Magazine
Saturday July 4, 2009- 11:00 am Fourth of July Parade in Lansing
Fourth of July Parade in downtown Lansing. Ingham County Animal Shelter will be participating followed by an adoption event. Watch for details. 11 am
N Capitol Ave (N Capitol Ave Lansing, Michigan)
- 7:00 pm Fourth of July Parade in Mason
Fourth of July Parade in downtown Mason. Ingham County Animal Shelter will be participating. 7 pm
Courthouse (downtown Mason Mason, Michigan)
Wednesday July 8, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Free Seminar Series: Rain Barrels
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Thursday July 9, 2009- 2:00 pm Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Household hazardous waste collection including pesticides, cleaners, photographic chemicals, fluourescent lights and ballasts (removed from fixture), glues, caulks, fuel oil, wood preservatives, medications, oil paint and paint products (no latex), automotive products (brake, steering, transmission fluid -- not waste oil or antifreeze), and more. See flyer/website Free to residents of Ingham County 2 - 6pm
Behind the Human Services Building (5303 S Cedar St Lansing, Michigan)
Saturday July 11, 2009- 10:00 am Walking in Our Community: Lansing Westside Historical Tour
Meet at Biggby Coffee. See website for details. Free 10-noon
2002 W Saginaw St (2002 W Saginaw St Lansing, Michigan)
Wednesday July 15, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Free Seminar Series: Water Gardening
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Friday July 17, 2009- 5:30 pm Pet adoption at Petco, Frandor
Pet adoption event at Petco, Frandor every 3rd Friday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 5:30-8:30 pm
Petco (510 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI)
Sunday July 19, 2009- 12:00 pm Pet adoption at Soldan's in Okemos
Pet adoption event at Soldans Okemos every 3rd Sunday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. Noon-4 pm.
Soldan's Feed & Pet Supplies (1802 W Grand River Ave Okemos, MI)
Thursday July 23, 2009- 4:00 pm Pet Adoption at Williamston Farmer's Market
Ingham County Animal Shelter pet adoption at Williamston Farmer's Market. Adopt a homeless pet while buying fresh vegetables. See www.ingham.org/ac. 4- 7 pm.
Williamston Farmer's Market, (Williamston Williamston, MI)
Wednesday July 29, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Seminar Series: Water Conservation in the Garden
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Saturday August 1, 2009- 12:00 pm Pet adoption at Petsmart in Okemos
Ingham County Animal Shelter pet adoption at Petsmart in Okemos the first Saturday of each month. Homeless dogs and cats looking for a home. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. Noon-4 pm.
PetSmart (5135 Times Square Place Okemos, MI)
Sunday August 2, 2009- 10:00 am Walking in Our Community: Valley Court Walk and Farmers Mkt
Meet near the Farmers Market. See website details about this and other walks. Free 10-noon
201 Hillside Ct (201 Hillside Ct East Lansing, Michigan)
Wednesday August 5, 2009- 6:00 pm Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
Wednesday August 12, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Seminar Series: Earth Friendly Pest Control
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Sunday August 16, 2009- 12:00 pm Pet adoption at Soldan's in Okemos
Pet adoption event at Soldans Okemos every 3rd Sunday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. Noon-4 pm.
Soldan's Feed & Pet Supplies (1802 W Grand River Ave Okemos, MI)
Friday August 21, 2009- 5:30 pm Pet adoption at Petco, Frandor
Pet adoption event at Petco, Frandor every 3rd Friday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 5:30-8:30 pm
Petco (510 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI)
Wednesday September 2, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Seminar Series: Harvesting & Preserving Vegies
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
- 6:00 pm Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
Sunday September 6, 2009- 10:00 am Walking in Our Community: Old Town History, Art, & Farm Mkt
Meet at the Turner Mini Park, corner of Grand River and Turner. See website details about this and other walks. Free 10-noon
1200 Turner St (1200 Turner St Lansing, Michigan)
Wednesday September 16, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Seminar Series: Planting & Dividing Perennials
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Saturday October 3, 2009- 9:00 am Walking in Our Community: Hawlk Island Park & Touch a Truck
Meet at the Red Tail Shelter. See website details about this and other walks. Free 9 - 10:30
1601 E Saginaw St (1601 E Saginaw St Lansing, Michigan)
Wednesday October 7, 2009- 6:00 pm Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
Saturday October 10, 2009- 8:15 am Walking in Community: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Meet at the Michigan State Capitol Lawn on Capitol Ave. See website details about this and other walks. Free 8:15 - 10:30
Michigan State Capitol Complex (100 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI)
Wednesday October 14, 2009- 6:00 pm Van Atta's Seminar: Humane Ways of Repelling Wildlife
Free weekly seminars on Wednesday eves from 6 - 7ish. Meet at Van Atta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop at 6pm. No need to pre-register, just stop in -- rain or shine. time is approximate
Van Atta's (9008 Old M 78 Haslett, Michigan)
Wednesday November 4, 2009- 6:00 pm Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
Saturday November 7, 2009- 9:00 am Walking in Our Community: Delta Twp Grand Woods Park Walk
Meet at open air shelter near park entrance. See website details about this and other walks. Free 9 - 10:30
Grand Woods Park (4500 Willow Hwy Lansing, Michigan)
Wednesday December 2, 2009- 6:00 pm Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
Sunday December 6, 2009- 2:00 pm Walking in Community: Christmas in Meridian Historic Village
Meet at Farmers Marrket Pavilion. See website details about this and other walks. Free 2 - 3:30pm
5151 Marsh Rd (5151 Marsh Rd Okemos, Michigan)