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Mid-Michigan Regional Christian and Family Events as of 1 January 2012
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JANUARY

JAN 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN 3 at 6:30 p.m. – Lansing Area Weight Loss Challenge 2012 evening kickoff at the Fountain of Wellness Nutrition Club in Lansing’s Frandor Area, 535 N. Clippert (next to Wendy’s).  Join a 12-week, non-profit program sponsored by local wellness and weight-management consultants.  The $35 ($40 for non-Wellness Club members*) registration fee includes nutritional classes with handouts, personal coaching and prize money for the three participants who lose the highest percentage of body weight.  Space is limited!  ALL participants MUST be pre-registered!  RSVP by contacting Wellness Coach Mark at (517) 898-0426, by email mhealthylifestyl@aol.com or signup at www.CoachedWeightLoss.com on the Internet.  No weight to lose but have nutrition-related health issues?  No Problem!  Join for just the Nutritional Class information at a reduced fee.   All participants will receive FREE wellness coaching.  *For Nutrition Club membership information, visit www.LansingLink.com/fw.htm online.  NOTE: You can join after starting date; late starters have won previous challenges.

JAN 5 thru 7 – Anne of Green Gables, presented by Homeschool Performing Arts in the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, Mich. Showtimes: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.  The production tells the poignant and funny story of a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan and her journey to find the family of which she’s always dreamed.  With her fiery temper, love of melodrama and tendency for calamity, Anne learns what it means to love and be loved while impacting the citizens of Avonlea (Prince Edward Island, Canada) in a way they will never forget.  For more information call (269) 873-4551 or visit www.hpami.org online.

JAN 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Free “Healthy Breakfast” Sampler at the Fountain of Wellness, 535 N. Clippert St., Lansing, Mich. (in the Frandor Area next to Wendy’s).  Free samples of nutritious smoothies and herbal teas will be available to the public during this taste-treating event.  A special information session on “Nutritious Breakfasts” will be presented.  The Fountain of Wellness is Lansing’s premier Nutrition Club, providing complete-meal, high-protein smoothies in a wide variety of flavors as well as a free Wellness Evaluation to first-time guests.  Walk-in visitors are welcome Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.  To make an appointment or for more information call (517) 256-7204 or visit www.LansingLink.com/fw.htm online.

JAN 7 – 1^st Friday throughout the Greater Lansing Area of mid-Michigan.  Enjoy many free and discounted activities!!!  On the first Friday of every month Greater Lansing rolls out the fun carpet, Big Time!  You’ll find restaurants and private clubs with unique specials, shops and galleries with extended hours, and events for everyone to enjoy.  You’ll also find free CATA transportation on all buses, as well as the Entertainment Express trolley, with service every 15 minutes between downtown Lansing and East Lansing and dozens of places along the way (evening and late night only).  Come out on this First Friday and explore the fun side of Greater Lansing, where you can expect the unexpected.  Be SURE to stop at the Fountain of Wellness in the Frandor Area (next to Wendy’s) to kick-off the day with breakfast or lunch (FREE to first-time visitors along with a free Wellness Evaluation).  For more information call Jan Pfeiffer at the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, (517) 377-1410, or visit www.lansingfirstfridays.com online.

JAN 7 starting at 2 p.m. – Lansing for Haiti 5K Run/Walk at Great Lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, Mich.  "Lansing for Haiti" is a group of Lansing area churches who have partnered with the communities of Leogane and Cite' Soleil, Haiti, two of the poorest and hardest hit areas of the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake.  Our annual 5K commemorates the earthquake's anniversary.  Proceeds provide Agri-Business micro-loans, small loans lent to farmers, helping them to grow their farming business and escape extreme poverty.  Our project is facilitated by the non-profit agency, World Relief.  Prizes will be given to overall male and female winners, male and female master's winners (age 40+), and the top 3 in each age group.  Everyone gets a long-sleeve race t-shirt.  Race day registration, check-in & packet pick-up will begin at Noon.  Fees: $25 pre-registration; $30 race day.  For more information email info@lansingforhaiti.com or visit www.lansingforhaiti.com online.

JAN 7 at 6:30 p.m. – Community Euchre Night in the Nutrition Education Center of the Fountain of Wellness, 535 N. Clippert St., in Lansing’s Frandor Area (next to Wendy’s, ½-block south of Saginaw).  Players of all skill levels encouraged to participate; you do not need to bring a partner.  Bring a “reasonably healthy” snack to share and your own beverage.  This event is for adults or older teenagers.  Driveway along side of Fountain of Wellness runs from Clippert through to Homer Street (northbound “service road” along east side of US-127); most of the parking spaces as well as the handicapped entrance, are in the rear.  For more information call 256-7204.

JAN 8 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Bridal World in the Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, Mich.  Fashion Shows at 1 and 3 p.m.  Tickets are $4 in advance at Fantastic Finds, or $6 at the door; don't stand in line, save time and pre-register online.  For more information call 517-483-7400 or visit www.bridalworldshows.com/shows.html online.

JAN 10 at 6:30 p.m. – 4^th Annual Battle of the Books Kickoff at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing, Mich.  This is a fun trivia competition that tests participants’ book knowledge.  Adults, teens, and kids (4^th grade and up) are all welcome; teams can be made up of participants of all ages.  Preliminary competitions will take place in January and February, with the final battle on March 10.  For more information call (517) 321-4014, email bleboeuf@dtdl.org or visit www.dtdl.org/index.php/events/battle-of-the-books/ online.  (Map)

JAN 10 thru 15 – Million Dollar Quartet in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Million Dollar Quartet is the smash hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session which brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.  On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.  Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrates timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.  This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night.  Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame.  Showtimes: Tues. thru Weds. at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.  To select seats and review ticket prices Click Here.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

JAN 12 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Log Cabin Fever Senior Program at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Feel like clicking your heels together for a fun-filled midday activity?  The L.A. Cloggers will provide lunchtime entertainment.  Performance will take place at 11:30 a.m.  For more information and to make you luncheon meal reservation ($3 donation for persons 60 and over; $5 for those under 60), please call 483-6688.

JAN 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. – Prostate Cancer Education Forum at Sparrow Hospital’s St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Mich.  As a pre-Holiday Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Capital Area United Way, Sparrow Cancer Center, UAW Local 4911, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Black Men Incorporated of Greater Lansing, GLAAHI and the Prostate Cancer Support Group of Mid Michigan, have joined together to inform citizens of the Greater Lansing Area about prostate cancer, especially African American men who seem to suffer particularly from this disease.  Admission is free and it is open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.  There will also be prostate cancer literature and other health materials on display for the taking.  Registration is required.  The forum will feature an internist, a radiation oncologist and a urologist, as well as prostate cancer survivors.  Attendees will leave with an increased awareness about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, nutrition and making an informed decision.  Call 517.203.5022 for more information or to reserve a seat.

JAN 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. – JOURNEY TO ADOPTION: Free Information Meeting at 800 E Thomas L Parkway, Lansing Mich.  Adoption Associates, Inc., a statewide nonprofit agency is hosting this meeting on domestic infant and international adoption accredited programs in the US, China, Ethiopia and Russia.  Come and learn about the child who is waiting for you!  RSVP by calling (517) 327-1388 or emailing lansing@adoptionassociates.net; more information at http://www.adoptionassociates.net online.  (Map)

JAN 13 & 14 – NECESSARY! at the Capital Area District Library, at the corner of Kalamazoon and Capitol avenues, Lansing, Mich.  The Library is hosting this special exhibit in honor of Black History Month.  The NECESSARY! exhibit is curated by the Black History 101 Mobile Museum (www.blackhistory101mobilemuseum.com/).  Necessary! focuses on the legacy of revolutionary leader Malcolm X and features more than 150 historical artifacts from Malcolm X’s life and work, including rare photographs, magazine covers and relics of racism from America’s past.  For further information, contact Elizabeth Breed at 517-367-6348, breede@cadl.org or visit www.cadl.org/pressroom online.

JAN 14 from 10 a.m. to Noon – Docent Recruitment Day in the Potter Park Zoo Discovery Center, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, Mich.  Price: FREE.  Stop by the zoo and find out how you can become part of the dynamic team of volunteers known as the Potter Park Zoo docents.  You'll learn what it takes to be a docent and will have the opportunity to meet current docents as well as some of PPZ's education animals.  Those interested in becoming a docent will also have the opportunity to fill out an application and schedule an interview.  Tours of the zoo will be offered, so please dress for the weather.  Some of our docents are trained to work with our education animals, some help with zoo tours and programs, while others work to enhance our visitors' experience at the zoo.  Sound like something you'd like to be a part of?  Then we'll see you on January 14^th!  For more information call (517) 342-2718 or visit www.ingham.org/ppz/ online.

JAN 14 at 7 p.m. – Women's Concert Choir & Handbell Ensemble in concert in the worship center at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, Mich.  Presented by the Moody Bible Institute's music Department.  For more information call the church office at 322-2000 or visit www.southlife.org online.

JAN 14 tip-off at 7 p.m. – GLCC Basketball vs Marygrove College at Great Lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, Mich.  For more information call 321-0242 or visit www.GLCC.edu online.

JAN 14 at 7:30pm – BJ Thomas at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, Mich.  He owns one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music.  Nothing about the identifiable sound of B.J. THOMAS' voice has changed, but there's a re-energized commitment behind it.  "We've always tried to do the right thing as far as getting our music out and encouraging people with positive music," B.J. reflects.  Join this Oscar Award winner (Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter as he takes to the stage for a special performance.  Tickets: $35; Student Ticket $25; Dinner & Show package $42 (contact the Box Office for details)  For more information call (517) 541-5690 or visit www.CPACpresents.com online.

JAN 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

JAN 17 starting at 5:30 p.m. – The New Jim Crow: Consequences of Conviction & the Cost to Taxpayers at300 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Mich. Dr. Michelle Alexander, legal scholar and author will be speaking on employment and other consequences of a conviction, as well as how barriers to employment for individuals with convictions hurt our communities, families and taxpayers.  For more information email bantheboxin2012@gmail.com or call (517) 999-2894

JAN 17 tip-off at 7 p.m. – GLCC Basketball vs Kuyper College at Great Lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, Mich.  For more information call 321-0242 or visit www.GLCC.edu online.

JAN 19 thru 22 – Family RV Show in the MSU Agricultural Pavilion, Mt. Hope & Farm Lane, MSU Campus, East Lansing, Mich.  Come see what's new in RV'ing for 2012.  There will be more than 100 units on display at special show pricing.  These include motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and pop up campers.  Lenders will be on hand with special financing.  Vendors include: Campgrounds, RV service & accessories and area credit unions.  For more information call (517) 321-1805 or visit www.msu.edu/ online.

JAN 21 at 3 p.m. – 2^nd Annual Chocolate Tea at the Turner-Dodge House, 100 E. North St., Lansing, Mich.  Are you tired of winter and want to get out for some fun?  Guests will enjoy everything chocolate at this event.  Come and have a relaxing afternoon.  Cost is $8 per person.  For more information call (517) 483-4220 or visit www.parks.cityoflansingmi.com/tdodge online.

JAN 21 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. – Harlem Globetrotters at the Breslin Center, 1 Birch Road, MSU Campus, East Lansing, Mich.  Remarkable rookie class highlights Harlem Globetrotters arrival into East Lansing.  The Globetrotters introduce their class of newcomers, highlighted by the tallest pro basketball player, the shortest globetrotter ever and the team’s first female in 19 years.  For more information call (612) 466 4989 or visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com online.

JAN 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. – Winter Gifts Enrichment at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, Mich.  Come check out the coolest recycling event in town!  Our organic holiday trees (and other organic decorations) make great treats for many of our animals.  Enrichment happens nearly every day at the zoo, but not quite like this.  Nothing goes to waste and as always, it's a good photo opportunity.  FREE event!  For more information call (517) 342-2718 or visit www.ingham.org/ppz/ online.

JAN 24 – Belly Laugh Day

JAN 26 thru Feb. 26 – Dead Man's Shoes at the Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston, Mich.  The year is 1883 and the notorious outlaw, Injun Bill Picote, has escaped from prison, along with hard-luck drunk Froggy.  The unlikely partners endure trials and bizarre misadventures as they set out to right a terrible wrong in this outrageous new dark comedy about life, friendship and vengeance in the Wild West.  As Bill’s past catches up with him, and Froggy helps him discover his long-ignored conscience, a question arises: Is the hope of a better life stronger than the need to avenge the death of a friend?  What starts out as a sweeping epic tale boils down to an incredibly funny, insightful and deeply personal journey for two men… and a pair of shoes.  From the writer of And The Creek Don’t Rise and It Came From Mars comes a new American Western.  For performance times and prices CLICK HERE.  For more information call (517) 655-7469 or visit http://www.williamstontheatre.com online.

JAN 26 tip-off at 7 p.m. – GLCC Basketball vs Grace Bible College at Great Lakes Christian College, 6211 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, Mich.  For more information call 321-0242 or visit www.GLCC.edu online.

JAN 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Winter Staycation Splash Party at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Join a special Open Swim with a seasonal theme.  Play in the water or on a pool inflatable; enjoy our decorations and treats for the kids!  Normal Open Swim rules apply; all ages welcome.  Cost is $2 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  For more information call 483-6685.

JAN 27 at 7 p.m. – Flick & Float at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Grab you goggles and pool toys to join a family-friendly movie poolside!  Hang out on your favorite float in the water or enjoy a snack from the concessions in a designated food and drink area.  Movies begin at 7 p.m.; cost is $5 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  The pool closes at 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the featured film.  For film title or more information call 483-6685.

JAN 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Recycle Old Meds at the Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly and Miller), Lansing, Mich.  Free for Ingham County Residents.  Bring pharmaceuticals to this special collection, instead of flushing them or throwing them in the trash.  Medications are being found in our nation’s waters.  Ensure that yours do not end up in our drinking water or surface waters.

JAN 28 beginning at 4 p.m. – "Chili" Winter Evening at Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd., Lansing, Mich. Your donation entitles you to: One horse-drawn sleigh ride; Treats by the bonfire; One chili dinner, Dessert in the Moon Log Cabin. Dancing to Motown Music and Unique Items in the Silent Auction.  Time: Sleigh Rides & Chili Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m.; Dance Instruction from 4 to 6 p.m.; and 60’s Motown Music by the Powerlight Band from 6 to 10 p.m.  Admission: General Admission $15; Seniors/Woldumar members $12; Children (12 and under) $10.  Please RSVP by January 20.  This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather.  In case of inclement weather, the "Chili" Winter Evening will be held Saturday, January 29.  For more information or to RSVP, email lena@woldumar.org, call (517) 322-0030 or visit www.Woldumar.org online.  Click to download flyer

JAN 28 beginning at 5 p.m. – Dinner and/or Bowling with Community Christian Singles starting with a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet at Jade's Chinese Buffet, 120 S. Washington, Owosso.  Whether you throw strikes or gutter balls, let the good times roll!  Bowling is at the Eagles Club (across from the Post Office), 308 N. Washington in downtown Owosso.  Bowling is $5.00; Dinner is according to your menu choice(s).  For more information contact Pam at (517) 294-5751 or visit www.communitychristiansingles.net online.  (Map)

JAN 31 thru February 05 – The Addams Family in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  This weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly-delightful life on stage.  This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is definitely not the same old song and dance.  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 Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up.  It’s a family portrait that’s completely off the wall.  Schedule: Tues. thru Thurs. at 7:30 p.m.; Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun. at 1 & 6:30 p.m.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

FEBRUARY

FEB 2 – Groundhog Day

FEB 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Rock & Worship Roadshow Spring 2012 with MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Disciple, Hawk Nelson, Sidewalk Prophets and Rend Collective at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, 799 N. Hewitt Rd., Ypsilanti, Mich.  Fans can hear great music and help support children with spiritual, economic, social and physical needs around the world through Compassion International.  The event is part of the 4^th annual tour for this all-star bill.  Admission prices will be the traditional $10 at-the-door, making it an affordable event for the whole family!  For more information or tickets, call (734) 487-2282 or visit www.emich.edu/convocation online.  (Map)

FEB 4 – Women’s Mini Retreat at Faith Church Central Campus, 2300 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, Mich.  The special guest speaker will be Linda Hundt from the Sweetie-licious Bakery/Café in DeWitt.  For more information call (517) 482 8660 or visit www.lansingfaith.org/ online.

FEB 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Free “Healthy Breakfast” Sampler at the Fountain of Wellness, 535 N. Clippert St., Lansing, Mich. (in the Frandor Area next to Wendy’s).  Free samples of nutritious smoothies and herbal teas will be available to the public during this taste-treating event.  A special information session on “Nutritious Breakfasts” will be presented.  The Fountain of Wellness is Lansing’s premier Nutrition Club, providing complete-meal, high-protein smoothies in a wide variety of flavors as well as a free Wellness Evaluation to first-time guests.  Walk-in visitors are welcome Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.  To make an appointment or for more information call (517) 256-7204 or visit www.LansingLink.com/fw.htm online.

FEB 4 – 1^st Friday throughout the Greater Lansing Area of mid-Michigan.  Enjoy many free and discounted activities!!!  On the first Friday of every month Greater Lansing rolls out the fun carpet, Big Time!  You’ll find restaurants and private clubs with unique specials, shops and galleries with extended hours, and events for everyone to enjoy.  You’ll also find free CATA transportation on all buses, as well as the Entertainment Express trolley, with service every 15 minutes between downtown Lansing and East Lansing and dozens of places along the way (evening and late night only).  Come out on this First Friday and explore the fun side of Greater Lansing, where you can expect the unexpected.  Be SURE to stop at the Fountain of Wellness in the Frandor Area (next to Wendy’s) to kick-off the day with breakfast or lunch (FREE to first-time visitors along with a free Wellness Evaluation).  For more information call Jan Pfeiffer at the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, (517) 377-1410, or visit www.lansingfirstfridays.com online.

FEB 4 at 6:30 p.m. – Community Euchre Night in the Nutrition Education Center of the Fountain of Wellness, 535 N. Clippert St., in Lansing’s Frandor Area (next to Wendy’s, ½-block south of Saginaw).  Players of all skill levels encouraged to participate; you do not need to bring a partner.  Bring a “reasonably healthy” snack to share and your own beverage.  This event is for adults or older teenagers.  Driveway along side of Fountain of Wellness runs from Clippert through to Homer Street (northbound “service road” along east side of US-127); most of the parking spaces as well as the handicapped entrance, are in the rear.  For more information call 256-7204.

FEB 10 starting at 11 a.m. – Ethnic Celebration for Seniors at Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, Mich.  Join a celebration of Black History Month and enjoy a day of crafts, food, entertainment and historical enlightenment.  Admission cost is $5.  Lunch will be provided by the Tri-County Office on Aging but is not included in the price of admission (lunch is $3 donation for persons 60 and over; $5 for those under 60).  Registration is required; for more information or to register, call 483-4311.

FEB 10 beginning at 4:30 p.m. – Lansing Christian School Homecoming at 3405 Belle Chase Way, Lansing, Mich.  Lansing Christian School invites alumni to attend the annual Homecoming.  Special activities will begin at 4:30 p.m.  For more information call (517) 882-5779 or visit www.lansingchristianschool.org online.

FEB 10 at 7 p.m. – 2 Becoming 1 Marriage Conference (a 24-hour event) at 228 S. Cochran Ave, Charlotte, Mich.  This year’s conference theme is "I Want A New Marriage"!  Registration is $59 (Early Bird registration: receive a discount rate of $49 and qualify to win a Prize Package giveaway worth more than $200).  Registration includes conference admission, a catered lunch on Saturday and conference materials.  For more information or to register call (517) 541-5433, email marriage@reallifetoday.com or visit http://marriage.reallifetoday.com online.  (Map)

FEB 11 at 1:30 p.m. – Seussical in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!  Adapted from the Broadway version, Seussical is TheatreworksUSA’s biggest show ever!  The Cat in the Hat hosts this romp through the Seuss classics.  When Horton hears a small cry for help coming from a speck of dust, he promises to rescue JoJo, the imaginative young Who, because “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”  A beloved cast of characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous “think” save the day!  Tickets: $8.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

FEB 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Valentine Splash Party at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Join a special Open Swim with a seasonal theme.  Play in the water or on a pool inflatable; enjoy our decorations and treats for the kids!  Normal Open Swim rules apply; all ages welcome.  Cost is $2 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  For more information call 483-6685.

FEB 11 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. – Jungle Love: The Animal Dating Game in the Potter Park Zoo Discovery Center, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, Mich.  For people, dating is often about dressing up, eating nice food, going dancing, giving gifts, all in an effort to impress that “special someone.”  Animals do this and more!  For animals, “dating” is serious business.  Attempting to meet a mate – what scientists call courtship behavior – can make them act pretty weird.  Learn the private love lives ins and outs of animals from elaborate courtship rituals to wild and crazy mating behaviors.  Biting, clawing, scratching and mid-air acrobatics; animals have a way of reproducing that can be beautiful and brutal at the same time!  You'll blush and laugh as you see some of the not-so-widely-known sex habits of our zoo inhabitants and other members of the wild kingdom.  The love-fest kicks off with an up close introduction to a few of our animals.  Then enjoy delectable desserts and a special multi-media presentation by our experienced and unabashed staff highlighting the mild, wild and often completely bizarre world of animal dating and mating.  Show times at 4 and 7:30 p.m.  Price: $20 each or $35 for two.  Please Note: This is an adults only event; must be 18 years or older to attend.  Call (517) 342-2709 for reservations or visit www.potterparkzoo.org/node/355 online.

FEB 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday

FEB 12 at 3 p.m. – Lansing Symphony Big Band with Ryan DeHues at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, Mich.  The Lansing Symphony Big Band celebrates some of America's greatest songs by performing swing hits from the '30s, 40's and more.  Enjoy all your favorite standards from Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and more.  Vocalist Ryan DeHues joins the Lansing Symphony Big Band for a special love-themed performance just in time for Valentine's Day!  Tickets: $15; Student Ticket $5; Dinner & Show package $24 (Contact Box Office for Details).  For more information call (517) 541-5690 or visit www.CPACpresents.com online.

FEB 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance (Two Great Events, One Incredible Night!) at the Lansing Center, 333 East Michigan Ave., Lansing, Mich.  It’s hula time.  Everybody loves a luau, the limbo and the magic of the Hawaiian Islands.  So put on your grass skirt and a Hawaiian shirt for these great tropical parties.  The cost is $16 per couple/$8 for an additional child; includes dance, lei’s, refreshments and precious memories.  Register early at 483-4233 for this popular event!  For more information call (517) 483-4233 or visit www.lansingmi.gov/parks online.

FEB 14 – Valentine’s Day

FEB 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Seniors Valentine’s Day Party at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Bring your sweetheart, darling or beloved to a special Valentine’s Day Party for senior citizens.  Celebrate with cupid and enjoy refreshments, entertainment by the Old Country Band and games with prizes.  Cost for party is $5 per person.  Lunch will be provided by the Tri-County Office of Aging but is not included in the price for the party ($3 donation for persons 60 and over; $5 for those under 60).  For more information and to reserve lunch, call 483-6685.

FEB 16 at 7:30 p.m. – Come to the Well Tour 2012 featuring Casting Crowns with Matthew West, Royal Tailor and Lindsay McCaul at Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton W, Grand Rapids, Mich.  The "Come To The Well" Tour is partnering with Christian humanitarian organization World Vision, which provides assistance to approximately 100 million people in nearly 100 countries by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.  For more Casting Crowns information visit www.castingcrowns.com.  For Van Andel Arena info call (616) 742-6600 or visit www.vanandelarena.com online.  For online tickets: ticketmaster.com.  (Map)

FEB 17 thru 19 – Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular in the Lansing Center, 333 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Mich.  Core of the Spectacular: Seminar Speakers; 2. Exhibit Booths; and Michigan Trophy Deer/Bear/Elk/Turkey Contest.  Event times: Friday (Family Night) 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information call (517) 483-7400 or visit www.deerinfo.com/michiganhome.asp online.

FEB 20 – PRESIDENT’S DAY and Washington’s Birthday

FEB 24 at 7 p.m. – Flick & Float at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Grab you goggles and pool toys to join a family-friendly movie poolside!  Hang out on your favorite float in the water or enjoy a snack from the concessions in a designated food and drink area.  Movies begin at 7 p.m.; cost is $5 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  The pool closes at 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the featured film.  For film title or more information call 483-6685.

FEB 24 at 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. – Macbeth in Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  “Fair is foul and foul is fair” in this Aquila Theater presentation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, where nothing is as it seems and men combat their own madness and fates.  The victorious General Macbeth chances upon three mysterious witches who offer an intriguing prophesy, tempting him with the promise of becoming King.  Upon hearing the news, Lady Macbeth urges her husband into murderous action, and what follows is a wild and maddening descent into war, insanity and demons.  Aquila breathes fresh life into this work, with The New Yorker describing their productions as “classics made relevant with superb acting and clever staging” while The New York Times exclaims “extraordinarily inventive".  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

FEB 24 thru 26 – The Lansing Boat Show 'H₂0-12' in the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Mich.  The entire Lansing Center will be transformed into a "day at the beach", with hundreds of new boats from more than 40 manufacturers, when 'H₂0' returns to the Lansing Center for its 16^th year.  Show hours: Friday: Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Cost: Adults-$5, Seniors-$4, Children (6 to 18) $3, 5 and under free.  For more information call (517) 483-7400 or visit http://www.lansingboatshow.com online.

FEB 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. – The Bridal Expo of Charlotte Michigan hosted by Wicks ‘n Candlesticks.com Fay's Evelyn Bay Coffee Shop, 134 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, Mich.  We will have a variety of wedding vendors available for the Budget Bride!  Featured exhibitors include: Baughman Manor Bed & Breakfast, Corey's Carousel, Decorate the Occasion, Serendipity, Gifts and Favors, Wicks ‘n Candlesticks.com, Amanda Marie Photography, Cimplistic Pleasures, Jo's Comfy Bedding, Tuppperware, The Pampered Chef, Ardyss International, Bella Grande, and Conservatory for Dance.  For more information call (517)515-5730 or visit online.

COMING MONTHS

MAR 3 at 8 p.m. – Here We Are Again concert by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in the Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 East Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs, Mich. Gospel music's Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning quartet brings 21^st century ideas, combined with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950's, to take an unconventional approach to joyfully communicating God's word.  You can count on a concert experience of rich music which is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining.  Ernie Haase, Devin McGlamery, Doug Anderson and Ian Owens are a group of like-minded men who share a love for God and great harminies.  For more info call 269-471-3560 or visit www.howard.andrews.edu (for venue info)or www.erniesigsound.com (for performer info) online.

MAR 10 at 7:30pm – An Evening with Al Stewart at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, Mich.  Al Stewart's name will forever be tied to his breakout hits "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages."  This is unfortunate, because there is much more to this whimsical Scottish folksinger, who weaves humor and historical figures into his polished story-songs.  Join us for an evening of old favorites and what are sure to become some new favorites as Stewart takes the Charlotte Performing Arts Center stage.  Tickets $27; Student Ticket $17; Dinner & Show package $40 (for details call the Box Office).  For more information call (517) 541-5690 or visit www.CPACpresents.com online.

MAR 12 at Noon – Tri-JOY Fellowship Focus Potluck at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, Mich. Tri-JOY (Trinity's “Just Older Youth” for those 55 years and older) commences for 2012! Hooray, old man winter is out of the way!  There will be fellowship as well as food and fun, as we meet for the first time in 2012.  Pass the word...invite a friend...and please bring a dish to pass!  For more info call (517) 272-3820 or visit www.trinitywired.com online.

MAR 14 at 7:30 p.m. – Moulin Rouge - The Ballet in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Versatility, technical excellence and a captivating style, are trademarks of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, one of the world’s premier dance companies and the oldest continuously running ballet company in North America.  Since its premiere, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet has wowed audiences and critics alike.  “Moulin Rouge - The Ballet” has been seen by close to 60,000 people across North America and features a rousing French soundtrack, high-kicking choreography by Jorden Morris, and a passionate story of love, ambition and heartbreak.  Drawn to Paris by the city’s passion, a flame fueled by the hearts of lovers and the souls of poets, Matthew and Nathalie tempt fate as they seek love and destiny at the infamous Moulin Rouge cabaret.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

MAR 15 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Seniors St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Wherever you may go, whatever you may do, may the “Luck-of-the-Irish” be there with you!  Share the Irish Luck with fun, refreshments and entertainment.  Raffle prizes will be given away.  You MUST wear GREEN; it is the theme of the Irish scene!  Cost for attending the Celebration is $5 per person.  Lunch will be provided by the Tri-County Office of Aging, but is not included in the attendance price (lunch is a $3 donation for persons 60 and over; $5 for those under 60).  For more information or to register and reserve lunch, call 483-6688.

MAR 15 thru 18 – Home & Garden Show at the MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane Rd., MSU Campus, East Lansing, Mich.  The strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area will fill the MSU Pavilion.  Incredible gardens, extensive landscaping projects, a Standard Flower Show and four free seminar stages surround hundreds of exhibits featuring construction, remodeling, kitchens & baths, retail garden centers, pools and spas, as well as home services.  For more information call (517) 432-5566 or visit www.showspan.com/LHG/Home.aspx online.

MAR 16 at 6 p.m. – Lansing Christian School Black & Gold Celebration, 3405 Belle Chase Way, Lansing, Mich.  The school is holding an evening of fun and charity to raise $100,000 to help provide tuition scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year.  The evening begins with a reception that features a silent auction and student displays and continues with a dinner and program which includes a live auction.  The cost is $50 per person.  For more information or to RSVP call (517) 882-5779, email giving@lansingchristianfoundation.org or visit www.lansingchristianfoundation.org/blackgold online.  (Map)

MAR 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – St. Patrick’s Splash Party at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Join a special Open Swim with a seasonal theme.  Play in the water or on a pool inflatable; enjoy our decorations and treats for the kids!  Normal Open Swim rules apply; all ages welcome.  Cost is $2 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  For more information call 483-6685.

MAR 17 at 7 p.m. – Pure Freedom with Dannah Gresh, at Mt. Hope Church,202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, Mich.  Smile FM presents “Pure Freedom,” an event for moms and teen girls designed to get communication flowing.  It's three hours of game-show-meets-talk-show interaction filled with vibrant worship, deep Bible teaching by Dannah and a whole lot of insanity.  Dannah encourages tweens and teens to be modest in their dress and to pursue vibrant lives of purity.  Her most popular works include And the Bride Wore White and Lies Young Women Believe (co-authored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss).  Recently, during a Fox News interview, one young women responded by saying: “I learned more about sex in this 9-minute segment than I’ve heard anyone share in my whole life.”  You just might, too; check it out at FoxNews.com.  This is an event you won’t want to miss!  From the creators of Secret Keeper Girl – Live.  For more information call (888) 887-7139, email aaron@smile.fm or visit www.purefreedom.org online (Map)

APR 12 thru 14 – The Wizard of Oz presented by Homeschool Performing Arts in the Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, Mich. Showtimes: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.  The production will showcase sharp, dazzling choreography, bright, powerful vocals and stunning special effects in this extraordinary adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.  Embark on the journey with Dorothy and Toto as they travel over the rainbow, down the yellow brick road and beyond imagination to the land of Oz.  They meet extraordinary friends in unexpected places along the way.  The timeless wonder of The Wizard of Oz serves to remind us all that there is, truly, no place like home!  For more information call (269) 873-4551 or visit www.hpami.org online.

MAR 16 & 17, and 23 & 24 – Let's Murder Marsha at the Starlight Dinner Theatre, in Waverly East Intermediate School, 3131 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Mich.  A murder mystery farce of a broad, fast, non-stop comedy!  Dinner includes: grilled marinated chicken breast, vegetarian lasagna, California medley, garlic toast, tossed salad, pineapple upside down cake, assorted pies and carrot muffins.  Box Office Opens at 6 p.m.; Dinner: 6:30 p.m.; Show: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $33.  For more information call (517) 243-6040 or visit www.starlightdinnertheatre.com online.

MAR 17 & 18 – Maple Syrup Festival at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing Mich.  March means Maple Syrup!  As winter comes to close and the Sun’s rays become stronger, the trees begin to awaken for the coming growing season, causing the sap to rise in the sugar maple grove.  Come help celebrate this uniquely North American tradition.  There will be demonstrations on how the sap is collected and made into delightfully sweet syrup or sugar.  Warm up in the Visitor Center with hot chocolate and sample some maple syrup and maple sugar; then browse the local artisans’ booths.  Hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Teachers: classroom group tours begin three weeks prior to the festival.  For more information call 483-4224.

MAR 23 thru 24 – Riverdance in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Few shows have touched audiences like Riverdance, a celebration of Irish music, song and dance.  Riverdance showcases the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, as well as influences on, other cultures.  The phenomenon of Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and combines the richness of the music with the magic and sensuality of the dance.  More than 10 million people have purchased video versions of the show, making it one of the best-selling entertainment videos in the world.  To view ticket prices, please select your seat: Click Here.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

MAR 24 at 6 p.m. – The Almost in concert with Hello Kelly and The Great Transparency at Battle Creek Friends Church, 1305 Olive St., Battle Creek, Mich.  Doors open at 5 p.m.  For more information call (269) 968-9376; for tickets visit www.itickets.com online.  (Map)

MAR 30 at 7 p.m. – Flick & Float at Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd. (between Jolly & Miller roads), Lansing Mich.  Grab you goggles and pool toys to join a family-friendly movie poolside!  Hang out on your favorite float in the water or enjoy a snack from the concessions in a designated food and drink area.  Movies begin at 7 p.m.; cost is $5 per person at the door or $10 maximum for immediate family.  The pool closes at 8:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the featured film.  For film title or more information call 483-6685.

APR 27 & 28 – Acquire the Fire Tour (a 27-hour event) featuring Tenth Avenue North at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Michigan State University Campus, 1 Birch Rd., East Lansing, Mich.  Acquire The Fire is a 27-hour life-transforming event.  It's an opportunity for youth to shut out the voice of the world and tune in with the Lord.  We have bands and speakers, as well as a live drama that really captivates the youth and impacts them.  The event starts Friday night with activities from 7 to 10 p.m., and then back again on Saturday with things kicking off at 8:30 a.m. for another 24 hours.  The purpose of the Tour is to bring thunderous volume and clarity to God’s voice and amass a generation of passionate radicals who will engage a full-on assault on the kingdom of darkness.  For more information call (903) 324-7875, email sara.burns@teenmania.com or visit www.acquirethefire.com/lansing online.

May 03 at 7:30 p.m. – Swingin' with the Be-Bop Spartans and Branford Marsalis in Pasant Theatre at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Three-time Grammy winner and saxophonist Branford Marsalis comes to town to perform with MSU’s premier jazz ensemble, Jazz Orchestra I.  Experience a variety of jazz styles featuring the music of Branford Marsalis. Tickets: $20; Student tickets $10; Senior tickets $18.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

JUN 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. – Flamingo Fest / Cool Car Night in Downtown Williamston (Grand River Avenue and Putnam Streets), Williamston, Mich.  This is the Annual Cool Car Night sponsored by the Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce partnering with the City of Williamston on their Annual Flamingo Fest. This is a great evening of fun!  For more information call (517) 655-1549 or visit www.williamston.org online.

JUN 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. – 14th Annual Mayor’s Riverwalk starting at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, Mich.  Join Mayor Virg Bernero on a 3 mile walk which starts at Potter Park Zoo and ends at Maguire Park.  The first 1,000 walkers will receive a T-shirt!  Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.  There will be free Shuttle Service, courtesy of Dean Transportation, available to take you back to the Zoo.  Enjoy the River Trail while getting fit; free T-shirt; fun stations along the walk route; certificates for each walker; and free refreshments (at Maguire Park).  For questions call Lansing Parks & Recreation (517) 483-4277 or visit www.ingham.org/ppz/ online.

JUN 19 thru 22 – Ladies Days 2012 featuring Liz Curtis Higgs with Kim Bolton at Gull Lake Ministries Retreat Center, 1988 Midlake Dr., Hickory Corners, Mich. For more info call 269-671-5155 or visit www.gulllake.org online.

JUN 27 thru July 08 – Wicked in Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Bogue Street near the center of the MSU Campus in East Lansing, Mich.  Back by “Popular” demand.  Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade,” and when it first played East Lansing in 2007, it broke box office records and sold out in record time.  Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, a cultural phenomenon and was just named “the defining musical of the decade” by The New York Times.  Long before the girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz.  One is born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood.  The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.  How these two grow to become the “Wicked Witch of the West” and “Glinda the Good,” makes for the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time.  Showtimes: Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.; special matinee on 28^th at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 1 and 6:30 p.m.  Note: there will be no performance on July 4; there will be a July 2 (at 7:30 p.m.) performance instead.  For more info call (517) 353-1982 or visit www.whartoncenter.com online.

For additional events or activities scheduled by local congregations or institutions, click on these links:

South Lansing Christian Church	Holt Christian Church (Activate Acrobat Reader First)	Meridian Christian Church (Click on “Master Calendar”)	DeWitt Christian Church
Great Lakes Christian College Click on recent issue of "The Key"	Christian Church & Institution Directory	His House (On MSU Campus)	Charlotte Church of Christ (Located in St. Johns, Mich.)
West Lansing Church of Christ	Community Christian Church (Located in St. Johns, Mich.)	Duplain Church of Christ (4 mi. NE of St. Johns, Mich.)	Smile.FM (Christian Radio) Michigan's Positive Hits

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