Francine Watts recognized for Governor’s Service Award

By Matt Penniman on June 24, 2009

On June 18, ANC volunteer and Kinship Care coordinator Francine Watts (below, on right) was invited to a dinner at the Governor’s house.  She was recognized as a finalist for the Governor’s Service Award for her work with ANC’s Kinship Care group, which supports grandparents or other relatives raising children.

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In addition to meeting Governer Granholm and her husband (pictured above, with Francine’s daughter Cheirie on the left and ANC representative Lily Torres), Francine addressed the assembled group of finalists on the need for kinship care.  Congratulations, Francine, and thanks for your good work!

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June 24th at the Market

By Hollie Hamel on June 22, 2009

Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

2:30 - 7:00pm

Buy Local; Eat Well

Superb foods on the Eastside - yours for the taking!

Are you ready? It’s time for the

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL!!

and also ANC’s 10th Birthday Party!

live music!
The Fabulous Heftones (4-5pm)
Musicians from Steppin’ in It (5:30-7pm)

We are pleased to announce that this Festival is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan — “Supporting healthy, diverse, sustainable communities.”

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Walk on Wednesday, Gardens Tour, etc.

By Matt Penniman on June 17, 2009

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Here are announcements about:

1. Walk on Wednesdays (tomorrow!!)

2.   The Gardens Galore Tour on June 27, 28 for Greater Lansing Housing Coalition

2. This Weeks Mobile Pantry Location

3. Our Quote of the Week

Joan

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Active Neighboring: Groesbeck, Best and Brightest, Fenner

By Matt Penniman on June 10, 2009

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Here are announcements about:

1. Allen Street Farmers Market, 2:30 – 7:00 pm today!  Special guests: Healthy Homes University

2. Alert from Neighborhood Watch, re: Groesbeck

3. Best and the Brightest presentation from Lansing’s Valedictorians, hosted by MSU CED on E. Michigan Avenue

4. Fenner Clean up

5. Our Quote of the Week

Joan

1) Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 2:30 - 7:00pm

In addition to our usual array of delicious, locally grown produce, flowers, bread and groceries, Healthy Homes University will be joining us today to share information about how to reduce asthma triggers in your home and to pass out goodies.


2. B&E Alert for Groesbeck Area

Neighborhood Watch has informed us that there have been two day time Breaking and Enterings in the Groesbeck Area. We have a possible description of the accused vehicle: small, tan, four-door vehicle, possibly a Toyota. The vehicle has been occupied by 3 teenagers. Please be on the look out during the day for suspicious vehicles in the area. Please lock your doors and windows. LPD officers in the area have been advised and are stepping up patrols.

3) The Best and the Brightest of 2009:  Lansing’s Valedictorians

MSU Community and Economic Development (our ‘institutional neighbors’ in the 1600 block of East Michigan Avenue) invite you to come hear the valedictorians of the 2009 graduating classes speak about their upcoming life transitions and their plans for the future.

Featuring

Madelyn L. Hollenbeck, Eastern H.S.

Jazmen Moore, Everett H.S.


Wednesday, June 17, 2009, Refreshments at 6:00pm, Speakers at 6:30-7:30pm

MSU Center for Community and Economic Development

1615 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing — (517) 353-9555

www.ced.msu.edu

4) Note from Fenner Nature Center’s Barb Ringlein, new volunteer coordinator :

We will be having a work day this Sat. 13th devoted to sprucing up the areas adjacent to the center and the front sign by the steps.  I will be there from 9:00 am to noon to introduce myself to any willing volunteers.  Drop in volunteers for any time they can spare will be appreciated.  Coffee and coffee cake  provided!   Please bring gloves and hand tools if possible.  Specific tasks include removal of weeds and some replanting at sign, exposing of boulder wall, clean up of bird seed areas, pruning, general clean up.  Let’s get’r done!  Thanks!  My email bringlein@netpenny.net (Rain day make up Sun. June 14th).

5)  Quote of the Week

“The problem with the world is that we draw the circle of our family too small.”

Mother Teresa

Reminder:   Join the ANC staff every Friday at noon on the Hunter Park Path and walk rapidly (or leisurely though still happily) with us!

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This Week at the Market

By Hollie Hamel on June 8, 2009

Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2:30 - 7:00pm
We’d love to see you this week!

Here are some featured highlights for the 10th: (and, of course, you will find so much more!)
East Lansing Food Coop will have cold drinks, and make sure to sample green olive cilantro salsa with blue chips!
The Giving Tree will bring certified organic beets, salad mix, and kale!
Soulful Earth Herbals returns with bug-me-not oil to keep those bugs off, natural deodorant, and raspberry jojoba lip saver with UV protection lip balm!
Wildflower Ecofarms has got to have some of the BEST collard greens going!  Take some home!
AppleSchram Orchard has certified organic beef and pork products and more!
Wes of Clark Sugarbush brings perennials for your yard and their famous maple syrup!
The Millers are offering homegrown strawberries, asparagus, and ripe greenhouse tomatoes!
Green Eagle Organic will have freshly cut bouquets, lettuce, kale and your last chance for starter plants!
Handmade Peace returns with peace clothes, jewelry, and massage!
Stone Circle Bakehouse will bring sourdough breads,  rye & semolina, and French Country loaf.  Stop by to sample these unique breads!
HerbGirl’s Garden brings 6 different kinds of basil(can you imagine???), 2 kinds of sage, and starter hot & sweet pepper plants!
Alice’s Kitchen wants you to know they’ll have Lake Michigan smoked fish, walleye and whitefish.  Ask them about it!
The Vangs will return with fresh spinach, lettuce, green onions and brought the first strawberries last week.  Look for more!
Ofilia’s will be back with us this week so please stop by and welcome them …mmmm…burritos or tamales; what do you think?
Kimi Danford of the Green Barn Llama Farm will return to offer her delicious gourmet dessert sauces - complete with samples!
Felzke’s are back this week or next! …and that means strawberries for sure!

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This Week at the Market

By Hollie Hamel on May 27, 2009

Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
2:30 - 7:00pm

Stop by this week and you will find:
AppleSchram Orchard with free-range meats, eggs and more! Wildflower Ecofarms has a table full of early produce and wonderful starter plants, Wes of Clark Sugarbush brings so many plants that will look awesome in your yard, The Millers return with early crops picked fresh Wednesday morning, Green Eagle Organic continiues to supply us with wonderful starter plants (flower and vegetable) and also some greens to nibble on, Handmade Peace brings back a wide variety of hand-lettered shirts for youth through adult, The Giving Tree has early greens as well as those CSA shares, Stone Circle Bakehouse will bring rustic bread with portabella muchrooms, whole wheat multigrain, semolina 4-grain with fennel, and more!, HerbGirl’s Garden will bring back more starter plants galore, Soulful Earth Herbs returns with a wide variety of wonderful natural products, East Lansing Food Coop offers a great selection of foods and earth-friendly products, Dry Bucket Farm hopes to make it this week and always has an interesting and delicious selection, & Alice’s Kitchen feeds us so well with a variety of sweets, breads and pocket meals.

And never fear; the following vendors are coming as soon as they can!  Watch for them to appear in early June!:

The Vangs, Dou D. Thao, Nodding Thistle, Ofilia’s, Great Harvest (at all festivals), Tomac’s Pumpkin Patch, and more!

Visit the ANC Outreach Table to learn more about other ANC programs, including  our Urban Gardener Certification Course, programs for seniors and youth, great information on Breast Health, and many more.

Drop by our Food Chatter Table to sample delicious foods direct from the market. Keep in mind that children love our Kid’s Table, with food related activities for the younger set. Ask about the Market Walk Program for Eastsiders - it’s a great way to earn market tokens!

Finally, water is available for everyone at the Cafe where you are invited to sit, chat, snack, and catch up on the latest happenings on the Eastside.

Warm Greetings to the Yard Sign Corps! Please contact me with any questions or requests!

See you at the Market!

 Hollie

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Hunter Park - May 30

By Matt Penniman on May 26, 2009

Hunter Park Music Fest - May 30

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Active Neighboring News

By Joan Nelson on May 22, 2009

Here are announcements about:

1. GardenHouse Hours this holiday weekend

2. GardenHouse Opportunities (CSA, Garden-in-a-Box, Student Farmer, Kid’s Time)

3. Breakfast with Joan Bauer this coming Saturday

4. Two ANC Volunteer Opportunities

5. Waterfront Revitalization Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 26

6. Job Opportunity for Tech Savvy, Civic-Minded Type

7. Detailed Schedule of Events at the Hunter Park Music Fest and More on May 30th

8. Volunteer Opportunities at the Listening Ear

9. Our Quote of the Week

Joan

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Extravaganza at Hunter Park

By Joan Nelson on May 20, 2009

DAY-LONG May 30 EXTRAVAGANZA in HUNTER PARK

Hosted by Allen Neighborhood Center and Lansing Parks & Recreation

On Saturday, May 30th, come to Hunter Park for a full day of fun, and top it off with the Hunter Park Music Fest, a set of free outdoor performances with music sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The lineup of artists this year includes:

  • Root Doctor,  a highly-acclaimed band that plays a mix of traditional blues, classic soul and R&B. Their album “Live at the Cadillac Club” includes songs like “Rainy Night in Georgia”, “Foolish Pride” and “Been a Long Time Coming”.
  • Thom Jayne and the Nomads, whose influences include world music, jazz, and Celtic traditions. Their 2005 CD “Road Trip” includes “Stairway to Seven”, “Moses”, “Fireheart”, and others.
  • Nervous But Excited, a “pleasantly aggressive folk duo”. They recently released “anchors: the green album”, with tracks including “ashes”, ““dear john”, and “said and done”.
  •  P.H.I.L.T.H.Y., a self described “Conscience Rapper with a lot of swag”, known for songs such as “Whatchu listenin to”, “Voice of the Voiceless” and “Live yo life”.

Other activities that day include:

  • The Family Fun Walk, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.  Between 1:30-3:30 pm, the first 100 people to complete four laps of the Hunter Park Path (approximately 2 miles) will receive a $5 Market Coin for use at our Allen Street Farmers Market. (Note: The Market officially opens on May 20th, and runs 2:30 – 7 pm every Wednesday through October in the 1600 block of East Kalamazoo St!)
  • Grand Opening of the beautiful new Hunter Park Pool and Splash Pad at 12:30 pm, with free and open swim until 7 pm.  Check out this beautiful new zero depth entry pool with its colorful and fun splash pad for the littlest ones! 
  • Our lovely Hunter Park GardenHouse is a stamped site that day for Be A Tourist in Your Own Town.  Come enjoy tours of this year-round greenhouse, a hub for urban gardening projects.  Enjoy delicious tastings of food grown in our raised beds, and perhaps sit in on gardening  workshops for adults and kids from11 am-7 pm
  • Market Croquet- Enjoy a traditional game of croquet, using our famous market yard signs rather than wickets.  All participants are eligible to win a $15 gift certificate to the Allen Street Farmers Market.
  • Bring a picnic basket or purchase food from Vendors working the event.

 Kick off the summer season by spending the entire day with family, friends, and neighbors in the  gorgeous, 13 acre Hunter Park, located on the Eastside of Lansing in the 1400 block of East Kalamazoo Street. On-street parking is available or park in the lot off Clifford St.

Schedule of Events on May 30 in Hunter Park

 Hunter Park GardenHouse Tours/Tastings/Workshops            11:00 am – 5 pm

 Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening of the Pool & Splash Pad      12:30 (cutting); Swim till 7 pm

 Family Fun Walk                                                                      1:30 – 3:30 pm

 Market Croquet                                                                       1:30 – 3:30 pm

 Hunter Park Music Fest                                                            3:30 – 8:30 pm

            P.H.I.L.T.H.Y.                                                                        3:30 pm

            Nervous But Excited                                                              4:30 pm

            Thom Jayne & the Nomads                                                   5:45 pm

            Root Doctor                                                                           7:00 pm

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First Market on May 20

By Hollie Hamel on May 19, 2009

It’s that time again!

Please join us in watching the Michigan season unfold!

Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
2:30 - 7:00pm

Stop by to welcome friends, neighbors, and all of our valuable vendors in this 6th season.  You will find many familiar faces and several new this year.  As it has been a cool spring, growers will be joining us as soon as their crops are ready - look for more and more arrivals through the middle of June.

Spring at the market offers us starter plans galore, fresh herbs by the bundle, plants for your porch and yard, greens, greens, greens, wonderful baked goods, the amazing variety of good foods from the East Lansing Food Co-op, and a delicious variety of produce that has been given a head start in hoophouses from our region.

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Neighborhood Meetings

  • March 2: ABC, 6:00, Pilgrim Church
  • March 4: Avenue of Michigan Business Community, 3:00, TBA
  • March 4: ENO, 7:00, Foster
  • March 5: FAIR, 6:30, ANC
  • March 5: Holmes St. School Community, 6:30, ANC
  • March 9: We Care, 6:00, 423 Beech
  • March 10: PLACE, 6:30, ANC
  • March 17: Regent Oaks, 6:30, ANC
  • March 18: Foster Your Neighborhood, 7:00, Foster
  • March 26: Forum on Urbandale, 6:30, Foster Community Center
  • March 24: HERO, 6:30, ANC
  • April 1: Avenue of Michigan Business Community, 3:00, TBA
  • April 1: ENO, 7:00, Foster
  • April 2: FAIR, 6:30, ANC
  • April 9: Holmes St. School Community, 6:30, ANC
  • April 13: We Care, 6:00, 423 Beech
  • April 14: PLACE, 6:30, ANC
  • April 15: Foster Your Neighborhood, 7:00, Foster
  • April 16: Prospect Protectors, 6:30, ANC
  • April 21: Regent Oaks, 6:30, ANC
  • April 28: HERO, 6:30, ANC

Gallery

Photos from ANC on Flickr

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