Events for February 2012
Events NOW-FEBRUARY 5 — The Addams Family, East Lansing. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents...
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JANUARY 2 — Colossal Art, Mind and Spirit Day, Lansing. Get ready for our biggest art creations ever. Paint with your feet on huge sheets of paper while discovering how paint colors mix. Challenge your inner artist when you construct life-size newspaper domes and paintings while lying down. This is no ordinary day at camp; get ready for a messy, fun and...
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Now until December 23 — Wonderland of Lights, Lansing. Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays at the 19th annual Wonderland of Lights. Enjoy strolling carolers and fabulous musical performances. Open Thursday through Sunday 5-8 p.m. Admission: $4/adult. $2 for kids ages 3-16 and free for kids under age 3. Visit www.potterparkzoo.org. December...
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EVENTS NOVEMBER 3 — Studio Crawl, Lansing. Have you been curious about what the creative community of Lansing is up to? Now is your chance to find out. From 2-6 p.m. tour advertising agencies, design firms, photography studios and film production houses. This is a unique opportunity for students, professionals and the general public to get an inside look...
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EVENTS OCTOBER 1-2 — Pumpkin Carrying Contest, Charlotte. Be part of the 25th Annual Pumpkin Carrying Contest. Load up your strongest friend with all the pumpkins one can carry. You keep all 10 pumpkins you can control (after walking ten feet) for only $12. The top carrier on Sunday will receive a $50 gift certificate to The Country Mill and a free trip...
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Events SEPTEMBER 4 — Capital City Dragon Boat Races, Lansing. Races held behind the City Market. With a limit of 24 teams, each team must have a minimum of 20 people on board during a race, but 20-25 team members are permitted. Nine pairs paddle, as well as a drummer and a flag catcher. Teams can be corporate, collegiate or competitive. Each team will race...
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NOW THROUGH AUGUST — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company alongside the 40-foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. AUGUST — Just be Yoga, Lansing. Have you ever...
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June thru August — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company alongside the 40-foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. July 4 — Fourth of July Parade, Lansing. Celebrate...
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Events June thru August — Gemstone Mining, St. Johns. The kids will enjoy mining for their own gemstones at Uncle John’s Mining Company, alongside the 40 foot operational slues. To enjoy this activity, kids will need to purchase a mining bag. Two bag sizes in the gift shop: $4.50-$6.50. Visit www.ujcidermill.com. June 3 — Flamingo Fest & Cool Car...
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May 2 — 2011 MI Cops Law Enforcement Officers Candlelight Memorial Service, Lansing. The Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI COPS) will host a memorial to fallen Michigan law enforcement officers starting with a ceremony at Wentworth Park at 6 p.m. followed by a procession to the State Capitol Building. Call Officer Bailey (517) 927-7736. May 5-8 —...
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Events April 9, 10 — Fiber Fun, Lansing. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd., will host four sessions of Fiber Fun classes and demonstrations. Each session will provide a different set of classes. April 9 and 10 will both include wet felting, weaving amulet pouches on cardboard. $40 per session with an additional small materials fee. To pre-register...
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February 6 – April 2 — RecycleMania, East Lansing. RecycleMania is an annual eight-week recycling competition between more than 600 colleges and universities across the United States. The goal is to increase recycling awareness in a fun and friendly competition. How can MSU Spartans participate? 1) Be aware of recycle bins located in every building....
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