http://lansingmi.gov On Monday, January 30, Mayor Bernero will deliver his State of the City Address at the new national headquarters of the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America in downtown Lansing. http://lansingmi.gov/Bernero to Deliver Seventh State of the City Address-PR_132686.pdf 2940 Properly dispose of unwanted medicine at the upcoming pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday, January 28 at the Southside Community Center http://lansingmi.gov/pharmwaste1.12(1)26584.pdf 2939 Mayor Virg Bernero and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced a proposed $245 milllion casino for downtown Lansing adjacent to the Lansing Center. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120123/NEWS01/201230321/Lansing-casino-plan-includes-2-200-jobs?odyssey=mod|defcon|text|FRONTPAGE 2938 The City of Lansing announces that the Mobile Food Pantry will be held Saturday, February 18 at St. Casimir Church. http://lansingmi.gov/MFP ST CASIMER Feb 18, 2012 doc26578.doc 2937 Celebrate winter in downtown Lansing at Frost Fest! We'll be serving up delicious micro-brews, great live music and plenty of frosty entertainment in a heated tent http://www.frostfest.org/ 2935 Lansing City Hall and the 54-A District Court will be closed for the holidays beginning Friday, December 23. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Throughout the holiday period, all essential services - including police and fire, emergency dispatch and winter road maintenance - will be in operation 24/7. http://lansingmi.gov/City Hall Holiday Closure - PR62508.docx 2934 The City of Lansing announces that the January 2012 Mobile Food Pantry will be held at the Tabernacle of David Church on Saturday, January 21. http://lansingmi.gov/MFP TABERNACLE Flyer (Jan 2012)62506.doc 2933 The historic Knapp's Centre in downtown Lansing will undergo an estimated $36 million transformation thanks to an innovative public-private partnership. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011111290312 2930 The City of Lansing announces that the December Mobile Food Pantry will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 17. http://lansingmi.gov/December Food Pantry540.pdf 2928 2011 Turkeyman Trot, sponsored by the Michigan Running Foundation, will be held on November 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Click for more information http://www.lansingmi.gov/view_news.jsp?id=2882 2927 Millions of lights. Thousands of people. One very special guest. Are you ready for Lansing's premiere holiday event? Come celebrate The 27th Annual Silver Bells in the City on Friday, November 18 in downtown Lansing. http://www.silverbellsinthecity.org 2916 The City of Lansing has been working on a comprehensive Non-Motorized Plan for several years and on Thursday, November 10, 2011, we're gathering at Gone Wired Cafe to celebrate and learn more about the plan specifics from the authors. Non-Motorized means transportation options for walkers and bikers and includes connectivity between public transit, bike parking, walking/biking trails and more. http://www.midmeac.org/events/tabid/1384/vw/3/itemid/479/d/20111110/celebrate-lansing%27s-complete-streets-plan!.aspx 2912 Mayor Virg Bernero has the pleasure of letting all the kids in Lansing know he has set this year's Trick or Treating hours at 6 pm - 8 pm on Monday October 31st. http://lansingmi.gov/Halloween201165228.pdf 2908 Nationally recognized 2011 Capital Area Veterans Day Tribute is scheduled for Saturday, November 5 between 9:30 and noon at Pattengill Middle School, 626 Marshall Street. Feel free to stop by and offer thanks to those who have served our nation. http://lansingmi.gov/Save the Date Veterans Day 8_5_1165221.pdf 2907 City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department & the Mid-Michigan Food Bank Announce the Mobile Food Pantry. http://lansingmi.gov/Mobile Food Pantry Flyer 11-19-1165222.pdf 2905 The Downtown Fall Fest will be held on Thursday, October 20. 5:30 pm ? 2:00 am Allegan Street, Downtown The incredible 80's band Starfarm headlines this huge tent featuring world beers and snack tastings. Music all night with 6 bars and a lux- ury lounge with local dj's taking the stage at midnight. 21 and up only. http://lansinglive.org/ 2902 On Wednesday, October 26, Historic Washington Square transforms into a gathering place for spook-tacular fall fun on the Wednesday before Halloween from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Trick-or-Treat on the Square offers little ghouls and goblins a safe place to haunt this Halloween. http://www.trickortreatonthesquare.org/index.html 2900 City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department & the Mid-Michigan Food Bank Announce the Mobile Food Pantry. http://lansingmi.gov/MFP Friendship Baptist 10-15-1165198.doc 2895 Meet your City on September 29, 2011 at 6:00pm. This event will be held at the Lansing Police Uniform Patrol Division, 740 May St. http://www.lansingmi.gov/cityhallontheroad.jsp 2892 City leaders announce three new recycling pilot programs for business, residential and public spaces that aim to increase recycling rates and improve Lansing's environment. http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-6331-lansing-kicks-of-f-thre e-new-pilot-recycling-programs.html 2886 The City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department & The Mid-Michigan Food Bank announce the Mobile Food Pantry, distributing Free, Fresh, non-perishable food items, Saturday, September 17th at 9am at St. Casimir Church (800 W. Barnes, Lansing) http://lansingmi.gov/MFP ST CASIMER Sept 17, 201160385.pdf 2854 A one day, one stop event to provide a broad range of services to people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. http://lansingmi.gov/Flyer final - 2011 Lans. Comm.Connect 60383.pdf 2853 On Wed., September 7th, we invite you to the Love Wins! Interfaith Unity Fellowship at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (5:15-7:30) PM. Come celebrate the beautiful diversity of our community and send a clear message that we stand together in rejecting hatred and discrimination in all its forms. http://lansingmi.gov/lovewins 2849 Bring the family out this Labor Day Weekend (September 3 - 4 from noon until 10 PM) for this free, all-ages festival as we close out the summer with live music, food vendors, dancing, multicultural performances, Dragon Boat races and a car show. On September 3rd there is also a fireworks show! http://www.lansingmosaic.org/ 2844 Lansing's own Purple Carrot food truck is one of 200+ contestants competing to appear on the Great Food Truck Race. Show your support by following the link, searching for the Purple Carrot, and voting every day to see the Purple Carrot representing Lansing on the Great Food Truck Race! http://foodtrucks.teamdigital.com/ 2842 The City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department & The Mid-Michigan Food Bank announce the Mobile Food Pantry, distributing Free, Fresh, non-perishable food items, Saturday, August 20th from 9-11am at Pennway Church of God (1101 East Cavanaugh, Lansing) http://lansingmi.gov/Mobile Food Pantry Flyer 8-20-11 Pennway Church32708.pdf 2836 A Condition Orange - Heat Alert is being issued. This means that the heat index will rise above 93 degrees. Everyone should spend at least part of the day in a cool place. Cooling Centers will be open today through the It's a Cool Thing To Do program. http://www.lansingmi.gov/emrg_mngt/cooling_centers.jsp 2835 Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine as we promote awareness about hunger issues in Greater Lansing, and foster a greater understanding and cooperation among multicultural communities. Proceeds go to the Greater Lansing and Mid-Michigan Food Banks to support the hungry. http://lansingmi.gov/Ramadan Dinner Promotional Flyer_201132726.pdf 2829 Show your patriotic spirit this Monday at the Independence Day Parade at 11:00 AM. Steps off from Allegan St. near the Michigan Historical Library. Celebrate American pride with family, friends and neighbors, music, clowns, community groups and military units. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! http://lansingmi.gov/Independence Day Parade Route & Barr_148759.pdf 2828 Taste of Downtown is a fun, lively summer festival in the heart of Michigan's Capital City! Taste of Downtown includes an afternoon of food sampling, wine tasting of over 100 different international wines and live, local entertainment. http://www.tasteofdowntown.org 2822 The American Red Cross Lansing Blood Donor Center is hosting the 11th Annual Battle of the Badges Challenge June 27 - July 9, 2011 http://lansingmi.gov/Battle 2011 FINAL L-Center small poster27570.pdf 2821 A draft of the Design Lansing Comprehensive Plan is now available online! http://www.lansingmi.gov/pnd/planning/design_lansing.jsp 2776 Join us at our new location, Cooley Law School Stadium, on Sunday, June 12th to participate in the 13th Annual Greater Lansing Kidney Walk. Registration begins at noon and the walk will start at 1:30 p.m. http://lansingmi.gov/Lansing Walk Release35212.pdf 2774 Mayor Bernero joined U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Lansing's downtown riverfront for the national announcement of more than $76 million in EPA grants to clean up contaminated properties. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110607/NEWS01/106070314/-1/7day sarchives/Lansing-getting-1M-clean-up-area-sites-redevelopment 2769 Come and celebrate an African-American freedom holiday at the Lansing Area's 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. http://lansingmi.gov/Juneteenth Come and Celebrate Invite 2011-v135200.pdf 2767 Mayor Bernero joined other state and local dignitaries for the groundbreaking ceremony kicking off the BWL's new $182 million co-generation power plant project. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110525/NEWS03/305250021/BWL-pow er-plant-project-under-way-Lansing-s-REO-Town?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONT PAGE 2762 Mayor Bernero and State Rep. Joan Bauer joined Compuware officials for the grand opening of their new downtown office in the Capital Tower building. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20110525/BUSINESS/305250006/Compu ware-settles-into-downtown-Lansing-office?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAG 2760 Join the City of Lansing on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 10:00am for the 2011 Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Lansing http://lansingmi.gov/2011 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE FLYER35181.pdf 2759 Lansing is hosting two exciting arts-related events coming up May 16th-19th, including the unveiling of the "Graffiti REO-vised" project from REACH Studio and the "City Streets Exhibition" from Lansing Art Gallery. For more details, visit the LEDC News Website: http://edc.lansingmi.gov/modules.php?name=Pages&sp_id=272&smenu_id=175 2748 Mayor Virg Bernero will be hosting the 16th Annual Mayor's Drug Free Youth Golf Classic on Friday, June 17th at Groesbeck Golf Course http://lansingmi.gov/Mayor's Drug Free Youth Golf Classic16411.pdf 2739 Thursday, June 23rd, From 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Gardner Middle School: 333 Dahlia Drive (West of S. Cedar off Jolly)! For more information contact the Mayor's Office: 483-4141 http://www.lansingmi.gov/senior_activity_fair.jsp 2737 Saturday, June 11th 8:00 am Registration - T-Shirts to first 1000 Registrants! The Mayor's Family River Walk starts at 9:00 am at Potter Park Zoo, winds along Lansing's scenic river trail and ends at McGuire Park. For more information contact Parks & Recreation: 483-4277 http://www.lansingmi.gov/Lansing/parks/14TH_ANNUAL_MAYOR_RIVERWALK_UPDATE_PAGE.pdf 2736 March for Babies in downtown Lansing at Riverfront Park is on Saturday April 30th. Ceremonies begin at 9:30 am. For more information: http://www.marchofdimes.com/michigan or contact Sheri Eldred (517) 699-4863 seldred@marchofdimes.com http://lansingmi.gov/AR-M237_20110427_23292416400.pdf 2733 A 30' x 60' American flag that started in California on Sept 12, 2010 and is being flown in each State Capitol in remembrance of the tenth anniversary of 09/11. The flag will be flown in Shanksville, Pa, onto the Pentagon, and then to the site of the World Trade Center on 09/11/11. Now it is Michigan's turn. http://www.lansingmi.gov/view_news.jsp?id=2731 2732 The CCFF (Capital City Film Festival) will be taking place in various venues all around Downtown Lansing, April 14th - April 17th. http://capitalcityfilmfest.com/ 2691 Mayor Virg Bernero will be joined by staff from Planning & Neighborhood Development, Parks & Recreation, Human Relations, and Community Services to answer your questions and resolve your problems within your own community. http://www.lansingmi.gov/cityhallontheroad.jsp 2687 Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is painting the town pink again this year! The Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure will be Sunday, April 17th at 2:00p.m. at the Capitol Building in Lansing. Participating establishments are offering specials for those who donate to the cause. http://www.lansinginthepink.org/ 2686 The City of Lansing, Office of Mayor Virg Bernero, and the Human Relations & Community Services Department invite you to the "Feed the Children" Spring Break Program, from Monday, April 4th to Friday, April 8th http://lansingmi.gov/FEED THE CHILDREN SPRING BREAK 201132554.pdf 2681 Mayor Bernero's proposal is the smallest city budget since 2001 and will require up to 130 employee layoffs if the May 3 ballot proposal is not approved. http://lansingmi.gov/BerneroProposesFY12City20Budget-PR_232548.pdf 2678 On the first Friday of each month, Greater Lansing rolls out the fun: Restaurants and bar specials; shops and galleries with extended hours, and other discounted entertainment. Enjoy free CATA and Entertainment Express trolley rides on First Fridays. Explore the fun side of Greater Lansing -- where you can expect the unexpected! http://lansingfirstfridays.com/ 2677