Events selected by Healthy and Fit Magazine
Thursday March 11, 2010
6:00 pm 
ICACS Awards Banquet
Lansing Country Club (2200 Moores River Drive Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter annual awards banquet to honor members of the community who have helped the lives of animals during 2009 will be held at the Lansing Country Club this year. Social hour 6-7 pm, dinner at 7 pm, followed by the awards ceremony. There will also be a silent auction. MC will be announced later. Tickets $35, contact 517-676-8370. 6 pm social hour, 7 pm dinner. $35.
Friday March 19, 2010
11:00 am 
Neighborhood Licensing and Vaccination Clinic
Baker Donora Center (840 Baker Street Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Neighborhood licensing event by Ingham County Animal Control. Free rabies, parvo, distemper shots and low cost microchipping for dogs. See www.ingham.org/ac or 676-8370 for more details. 11-4 pm.
5:30 pm 
Pet adoption at Petco, Frandor
Petco (510 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Pet adoption event at Petco, Frandor every 3rd Friday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 5:30-8:30 pm
Sunday March 21, 2010
12:00 pm 
Pet adoption at Soldan's in Okemos
Soldan's Feed & Pet Supplies (1802 W Grand River Ave Okemos, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

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.
Wednesday March 24, 2010
3:00 pm 
Clinton County Books & More!
Wilson Center in St. Johns, 101 W. Cass St. (Wilson Center in St. Johns, 101 W. Cass St. St. Johns, MI)

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The Clinton County Department of Waste Management will again conduct the annual Books & More! Events which will be held on March 24 in St. Johns and March 25 in DeWitt Township. Collected for reuse and recycling include: books, magazines, phone books, reusable and non-usable clothing and textiles, and reusable household items and building materials. Library groups will be on-site to sort books for reuse. For more information call 989-224-5186 or email conserve@clinton-county.org. Items will be accepted during only during the times listed.
Thursday March 25, 2010
3:00 pm 
Clinton County Books & More!
DeWitt Township Hall, 1401 W. Herbison Rd. (1401 W. Herbison Rd. DeWitt, MI)

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The Clinton County Department of Waste Management will again conduct the annual Books & More! Events which will be held on March 24 in St. Johns and March 25 in DeWitt Township. Collected for reuse and recycling include: books, magazines, phone books, reusable and non-usable clothing and textiles, and reusable household items and building materials. Library groups will be on-site to sort books for reuse. For more information call 989-224-5186 or email conserve@clinton-county.org Items only accepted during the times indicated.
Saturday March 27, 2010
10:00 am 
ICACS Mobile Adoption at Benson Hills
Benson Hills Apartments (5800 Benson Drive Haslett, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter will have dogs and cats available for adoption at Benson Hills in Haslett on Saturday March 27th from 10-1 pm. Give a home to a lonely pet. See ingham.org/ac or call 517-676-8370. 10 am - 1 pm.
Saturday April 3, 2010
11:00 am 
Meridian Building Material Recycling Day
Meridian Twp Trash & Recycling (5976 East Lake Drive Haslett, MI)

Contact: 853-4466

Recycle your building supplies, tools, cabinets, fixtures, windows, doors, lumber, etc. Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Meridian Township. Guidelines at http://www.re-news.net/meridian/facts/RESTORE.pdf 11am - 2pm
12:00 pm 
Pet adoption at Petsmart in Okemos
PetSmart (5135 Times Square Place Okemos, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Ingham County Animal Control and 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.
Wednesday April 7, 2010
6:00 pm 
Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Friday April 16, 2010
5:30 pm 
Pet adoption at Petco, Frandor
Petco (510 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Pet adoption event at Petco, Frandor every 3rd Friday. Adopt a homeless pet from the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday April 24, 2010
8:00 am 
Meridian Spring Recycling Event
Township of Meridian (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)

Contact: 853-4466 harvey@meridian.mi.us

Spring Recycling Event: Books, Styrofoam, and More! Exact details to come. Exact time to be determined...
 
Clinton County Clean Community Event
The event will be held at a location in St. Johns. Specific information is

Contact: 989-224-5186 conserve@clinton-county.org

Items accepted for reuse, recycling or proper disposal: household hazardous waste, farm and landscaping chemicals, motor oil and antifreeze, unwanted and expired medications, electronic waste, junk items, scrap metal, appliances, tires, yard waste, clothing, textiles and reusable household items and building equipment. Fees apply for a few items, most items are free. Fees are waived for volunteers! Call the Clinton County Dept. of Waste Management at 989-224-5186; conserve@clinton-county.org The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Call 989-224-5186. Advanced registration is required. Call 989-224-5186 or email conserve@clinton-county.org for an appointment.
Saturday May 1, 2010
8:00 am 
Computer & Electronics Recycling Event
City of Lansing Recycling Transfer Station (601 E. South St. Lansing, Mi)

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Bring computers, tv's, stereo's and other home electronics to this special recycling collection. Everyone is welcome. Fees: Telephones, Cell phones, Laptops and small items such as coffee makers, vacuum cleaners and toaster = No Charge Stereo w/speakers = $4.00 Stereo w/o speakers = $2.00 VCR’s, printers, scanners = $2.00 PC computer w/ keyboard &
Wednesday May 5, 2010
6:00 pm 
Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Ingham County Animal Control (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Volunteer orientation meeting for all new volunteers at the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. First Wednesday of each month. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370. 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Saturday June 5, 2010
8:00 am 
East Lansing Project Pride Reuse and Recycling Event
Abbott Center Parking Lot (1400 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517 337-9459 dsmith@cityofeastlansing.com

Project Pride is a spring clean-up and recycling event geared toward helping East Lansing residents clean-up and their homes and yards by recycling, or donating for reuse, common household items. Items collected include bicycles, electronics, scrap metal, styrofoam, athletic shoes, cardboard, wood waste and much more. The event is free, but some items require disposal fees to cover disposal costs. The event is open to East Lansing residents only. Volunteers are needed for this event if you would like to help out.
 
Woofer Walk
Petsmart (5135 Times Square Place Okemos, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

First annual Woofer Walk. 3 k walk with your dog to raise funds for Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. Exact location of walk start and finish to be determined, but will be in conjunction with adopt-a-thon. Check ingham.org/ac website. Registration at 8 am; walk start at 9 am.
10:00 am 
30-hour adopt-a-thon
PetSmart Okemos (5135 Times Square Drive Okemos, MI)

Contact: 517-676-8370 acshelter@ingham.org

Annual 30-hour adopt-a-thon in the parking lot of PetSmart in Okemos. Dogs and cats available for adoption, vendors, displays, and more. Midnight mutt madness movie and pajamas. More details to follow. 10 am Sat - 4 pm Sun.