Entertainment provided by: Jammin’ DJs! stop by to request your favorite songs. They have the biggest catalog in town (and beyond).

Kids Table will be run this week by the Michigan Historical Center. Tami and the Docents from the MHC will be on hand with old fashioned toys and lots of fun stuff!

See you at the market!

See you at the Market!

Live Entertainment!

Liz McDaniel will be performing her folk songs at 5:30! Check out Liz’s sound on her MySpace page, http://www.myspace.com/lizmcdanielmusic

Entertainment provided by Carter Moulton- Folk, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Be sure to check out Carter’s MySpace page (www.myspace.com/cartermoulton) to hear his songs and to find out where he’ll be playing after he returns from Study Abroad.

For more Market updates visit the Farmers Market page.

Come to the market and:

• Welcome back our farmer/vendors (16 of them!)
• Select from a wide range of starts for your gardens as well as asparagus, rhubarb and herbs,
• Stop by the ANC Outreach table to hear about the latest program offerings,
• Gab with Gail at the Food Chatter Table, and
• Catch up on news with your neighbors.

Entertainment will be provided by Staying Focused – jazz and popular Motown favorites – from 4:00- 4:45  and MSU student Carter Moulton – folk/ classical music – from 5:00- 6:30. See you there!

Allen Street Farmers Market

in the Hunter Park Garden House!!!

1400 Kalamazoo St.

Turn south on Clifford from Kalamazoo St. Parking on street, in small lot next to park, or at lot at end of Clifford.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Wednesday, December 15th, 2009

3:30 – 6:30pm

Buy Local; Eat Well

Superb foods on the Eastside, ready for your table!

Millers will be bringing apples, potatoes, home-made noodles, eggs, jams and jellies!

Giving Tree will have fresh certified organic greens, handcrafted items, and more!

Stone Circle Bakehouse offers out-of-this-word bread:  look for apple cider & rye and apple cheese!

Ofilia returns to feed us her amazing bean or pork tamales plus baked goods!

ANC’s own neighborhood growers will be offering fresh greens harvested right from the Garden House!

Kathy Kuhn returns with her wonderful variety of peace clothing just in time for Holiday gift giving!

(And of course; all will be Debit/Credit/Bridge Card friendly!)

See you at the Market!

Medicine Crow performing late afternoon!
Enjoy Michael F. Iott’s acoustical performance.
CD’s will be available for sale.

At the main ASFM you will find:

2)  Release of Cultural Economic Development Plan –  October 12

3)  Book Reception for Upward Bound Student Publication – October 12

4)  Peckham Speaker Series – October 15/16

5)  Thinkers & Doers: Is There a Farmers Market Over There? – October 15

6)  Poetry Slam – October 16 (Civic Players Underground)

7)  Fenner Apple Butter Festival – October 16/17

8)  Mobile Food Pantry, October 17

9)  Weigh in on the Design of the Hunter Park Picnic Shelter – October 19

10) “What’s Being Done to Bring Business to Michigan” – CALF Panel – October 21

11)  Design Lansing- Help craft the City’s New Master Plan – October 29

12)  Houses and Apartments- Dave Muylle’s rentals set the standard on the Eastside.

1) Discover the soul of your community
Great schools, affordable health care and safe streets all help create strong communities. But is there something deeper that draws people to a city – that makes them want to put down roots and build a life?
This study explores a less tangible, yet more profound ingredient: a community’s soul. Conducted by Gallup in 26 cities and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the three-year effort measures the emotional factors that make people passionate about – and loyal to – their communities.  Check it out: http://www.soulofthecommunity.org/2009/09/3-magic-ingredients/
 
2) Local Leaders to Release Cultural Economic Development Plan 
Cultural and economic leaders from Greater Lansing’s urban core have created a new Cultural Economic Development Plan to guide economic growth and community revitalization through creative entrepreneurship and other arts and cultural opportunities.
Who: The plan was developed by representatives from the City of Lansing Economic Development Corporation, City of East Lansing, Michigan State University, State of Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.
What: The Cultural Economic Development Plan:
Identifies cultural assets, opportunities and needs
Defines a manageable set of cultural economic development goals
Builds collaborations among multiple assets and sectors
Physically and virtually connects Lansing, East Lansing and MSU
Recommends actions to develop partnerships and the cultural sector’s capacity to contribute to the economy
When: Monday, October 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Where:  East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road
 For more information, contact Leslie Donaldson at 372-4636 or email cedplanning@gmail.com
 
3) A Book Reception for a new Upward Bound student publication, Expressions, will take place on October 12 in MSU’s  Bessey Hall Auditorium, Room 108. 
American Studies graduate student, Natalie Graham, worked with a group of Lansing School District students last summer in MSU’s Upward Bound program to produce a book of their writings with help from the MSU Writing Center.  The Public Humanities Collaborative has published the collection under the title “Expressions: Inside the Young Writer’s Mind.” 
 
A book reception with the Upward Bound students, their parents, and teachers and leader will include light refreshments and a chance to meet the authors.  Recognition of students by Upward Bound program takes place at 7:15 p.m. in the auditorium.  Book Reception at begins at 7:40 p.m.

Date of Event:   October 12, 2009
Time:   Student recognition at 7:15 p.m.  Book reception at 7:40 p.m.
Place:  Bessey Hall Auditorium, Room 108 (southwest corner of Farm Lane & Auditorium Road)
Sponsors:  Michigan State University’s Upward Bound Program, Writing Center, and Public Humanities Collaborative.  For further information:  Call 432-3910
 
4) Peckham Hosts Speaker Services Featuring Kyle Maynard
Peckham Community Partnership Foundation presents its Speaker Series, featuring Kyle Maynard, award winning athlete and Author of the New York Times best seller, “No Excuses.”  Maynard, who was born with a congenital amputation that has left him with shortened limbs, is among the most nationally renowned athletes will a disability.  Peckham will host three sessions, open to the community.  Though tickets are complementary, seating is limited.  To reserve tickets for one of the events, call (517) 316-4428 or e-mail events@peckham.org  All sessions will be held at Peckham at 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing.  Sessions are as follows:  Thursday, October 15 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and Friday, October 16 from 2-3  p.m.
 
5) Thinkers and Doers Next Event: “Is That a Farmers Market Over There?” is Thursday, October 15 with refreshments at 6pm and the presentation at 6:30pm.  Hollie Hamel is joining us from the Allen Neighborhood Center to talk about the ANC Farmers Market-providing fresh, local produce while at the same time contributing to the local economy.  Please help us pass the word along and tell your friends!  See you next week!
Sara Bowersm Project Assistant, Center for Community and Economic Development, Michigan State University, 517.353.9555, msu.cced@gmail.com, bowerssa@msu.edu
 
6) Poetry SLAM!
Check it out! The Lansing Civic Players is starting their Underground @ LCP Series beginning with a Poetry Slam on October 16th, 2009.
Marcus Mckissic will host the event and all proceed will go towards the Lansing Civic Players. Please come support local artisans and if you have some poetry you’ve been needing to get out- by all means lets rock it! If you need more info, please email Marcus at marcus.mckissic@gmail.com
Oh yeah, this makes for a nice night out…
 
7) Fenner Nature Center Apple Butter Festival
October 17th & 18th, 11 A.M.–4 P.M., 2020 E. Mt. Hope Avenue, Lansing
 
Norris Ingells Walk for Nature, Saturday, 10–11
Norris Ingells was a photojournalist at the Lansing State Journal for many years. He initiated a weekly nature feature and illustrated it with his own photographs. His passion and curiosity about nature riveted the readers of the paper. He was a valued member of the Board of Directors of Friends of Fenner Nature Center (FOFNC).  In honor of the spirit and passion of Norris Ingells, the Friends of Fenner have instituted the Norris Ingells Walk for Nature. With this walk, it is our desire to get more people out into the natural world and also take this opportunity to raise funds to further nature education in the community. For details about the walk, please contact Fenner Nature Center at 483.4224 or fofnc.org.
 
Music! Mid-Michigan Songwriters, Saturday, 11–3
Dorothy Cooley, Art Cameron, Biddle City Band, Measured Dose, Lyn Sawicki, Cindy McElroy, Copiaco Sisters, Barb Barton
 
Author Visit, Reading & Signing, Saturday, 11–1
Debbie Diesen, The Pout-Pout Fish. Books available for purchase… a New York Times best selling childrens’ book.
 
Traditional Wild Rice Camp with Barb Barton & Friends, Saturday, All Day
 
Music! Kitchen Band, Sunday, 11–12:30
Dave Birney, Andrea Coombs, Joe Coombs, Craig Henry, Mary McIvor, Nicki Rose, Marv Watson, Tom Wellman
 
 Lansing Area Shape Note Singers, Sunday, 12:30–2
A music notation designed to facilitate congregational singing, our local Shape Note Singers are back for this year’s festival by popular demand.
 
Lansing Storytellers Association, Sunday, 2–4
 
All Weekend: Native American Flute Player,
Heritage Crafters & Apples, Perennial Plant Sale,
Log Sawing, Henna Tattoo Artist, & Much More!
 

 8) MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
City of Lansing HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT & the Mid-Michigan Food Bank announces the distribution of FREE, fresh, non-perishable food items.
 
When:  Saturday, October 17, 2009, (From 9:00 am to 11am)
Where:  Bethlehem Temple Church, 1518 S. Washington, Lansing, MI 48910
Who can participate?
•           The disadvantaged and vulnerable.
•           Senior citizens on fixed incomes.
•           Families/individuals with limited or low income jobs.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A VALID STATE 
IDENTIFICATION CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE
 
If you or someone you know must choose between buying food and filling prescriptions, please tell them about this important program. Participants should bring a box or bag to carry food.
For more information, call the City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services
Department at (517) 483-4477
 
9) Weigh in on the design of the Hunter Park PicNic Shelter
Join us in the Hunter Park GardenHouse on Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm to weigh in on the design of the proposed picnic shelter in Hunter Park.  Dick Schaefer of Lansing Parks and Recreation will provide several models and types, and facilitate a conversation about relative advantages of each.  A fun time is guaranteed!  Call Joan at 999-3912 for further information.

10) “What’s Being Done to Bring Business to Michigan” 
Who:    Capital Area Local First Members and Invitees
What:    A panel of experts (Rick Jones, Mark Meadows, Joan Bauer, Tim Daman and Kelly Rogers) will discuss and  answer your questions on this hot topic. 
When:   6 PM – 8 PM  Wednesday,  October 21
Where:  Reno’s East
Why:     Learn what’s happening in the short and long term local business climate   
How:     RSVP to benjamin.eichler@edwardjones.com 
Cost:     $5 for CALF members, $10 for non-members
There is no admission charge for this event.  Food and beverages will be available at standard Reno’s prices.
 
 11) DESIGN LANSING Community Character Workshop
HELP TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY!
Sponsored by the City of Lansing Planning and Neighborhood Development Department,
Do you care about how Lansing’s natural features, buildings and public spaces, including streets, relate to one another to create neighborhoods, districts and a city where people want to live, work and spend their leisure time?  If you do, you should plan to attend the initial city-wide Community Character Workshop for Design Lansing, the first comprehensive update to the city’s master plan since 1990.  The meeting is scheduled for:
 
Thursday October 29 at the Lansing Center, rooms 203-205 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
This workshop on community character will give Lansing citizens and property owners an opportunity to learn about the factors that shape the physical form of the community and the principles for creating a quality of life that attracts and retains residents and businesses.  Participants will also be asked to “vote” their preferences on different approaches for transforming some of the areas that now detract from Lansing’s appeal using hand held electronic devices that allow results to be reported immediately.  The voting results will be used to help shape strategies for the future of Lansing as the planning process unfolds over the next 9-12 months.  The purpose of the master plan update is to establish objectives and policies to guide Lansing’s future growth and development.  It will:
 
Identify issues and opportunities as the basis for decision-making
Clarify and gain consensus on future goals and objectives
Establish policies to manage change and guide decisions about future land use and development
Provide the foundation for setting capital improvement priorities, revising zoning regulations and developing other implementation tools
 
12) Houses and Apartments (Housing opportunities identified in Active Neighboring are managed or sold by landlords and realtors who share our commitment to well-maintained and affordable housing and healthy, safe, and diverse neighborhoods.)
 
Lansing Rental Properties is professionally owned, managed, and maintained by Dave Muylle and Russ Winchel.  They provide 7 day a week / year round tenant and maintenance services to all of their tenants.  Dave and Russ are true full service Landlords.  They currently have for lease two – three bedroom rental properties, two – two bedroom rental properties, and five – one bedroom rental properties throughout the Eastside of Lansing.  They have very flexible leasing options and affordable pricing.  Feel free to give Russ a call at 517-316-6936 or e-mail him at lansingrentalproperties@gmail.com to schedule a private tour of their rental properties.  They even show their properties in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays!

The East Kalamazoo Corridor has received one of the newly assigned Community Police Officers.  Officer Rich Ballor has been with the North Precinct for some time, and is already very familiar with the area (north to Michigan Ave., south to 496, west to Pennsylvania, and east to Mifflin St.) that he will be over-seeing  for the next four years.

1. TODAY at the Allen Street Farmers Market (thanks to our day sponsor, MSUFCU!)
   
2. One more chance to weigh in on the 5-Year Master Plan for Eastside Parks – TODAY
3. Recycle Landscaping and Gardening Pots and Trays – September 30
4. Ghandi for the 21st Century, featuring Jack Duvall – October 1
5. ENO Candidates Night – October 7
6. Urban Options Event – October 9
7. “What’s Being Done to Bring Business to Michigan” – CALF Panel – October 21
8. Next Mobile Food Pantry, 10/17
9. Quote of the Week

1. This week at the Allen Street Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

2:30 – 6:30pm
Buy Local; Eat Well

Superb foods on the Eastside ready for your table!

Please welcome the MSU Federal Credit Union as our day sponsor this week!

MSU Federal Credit Union, www.msufcu.org, 800-MSU-4-YOU. The world’s largest university-based credit union offers a full-range of financial services including loans for every purpose, online account management and more surcharge-free ATMs than any other local institution.

Leaves are falling and the air is cooling so grab your sweater and shop the amazing array of fruits and vegetables offered by our local growers.

AppleSchram fresh farm acre range eggs, certified beef, pork and chicken and more

Soulful Earth Herbals wide variety of personal care products

The East Lansing Food Co-op great variety of bulk products, healthy choices, and famous Zingerman’s bread, Handmade Peace perfect gift for yourself or someone you know

Green Eagle greens, veggies, flowers and great conversation

Vangs flowers, veggies and more

Felzkes Farms berries, pumpkins, corn and more

Millers wide variety of fruits and vegetables

Wes of Clark Sugarbush maple syrup, gorgeous plantings and more

Nodding Thistle wide range of organic offerings

Giving Tree fresh certified organic varieties of greens, flowers, and more

Wildflower EcoFarms amazing varieties of vegetables

Alice’s Kitchen famous baked goods, meat pies, and frozen fish

Stone Circle Bakehouse out-of-this-word bread,

Dou greens, flowers and more

Thornapple CSA pick up site.

Visit the ANC Outreach table to learn more about other ANC programs, including seniors and youth, great information on Breast Health, and so much 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. They are almost finished with the HUGE mural for the market! 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.

Heartfelt thanks to our Yard Sign Corps!

See you at the Market!

Hollie, Allen Street Market Manager; Food, Health, Nutrition Outreach
hollish@allenneighborhoodcenter.org , 999-3911

2) Eastside Parks Master Planning

The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department re-scheduled a public meeting to receive constituent input for improvements and projects the community would like to see implemented into their neighborhood parks through the Parks 5-Year Master Plan. This meeting will discuss Ward 1 Parks and City Wide projects, but is not inclusive to only Ward 1 residents.

This meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Avenue. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can take an on-line survey. This survey will only take a couple of minutes, but will provide a great deal of information to the Department as to what improvements residents would like to see in their parks.

3) Recycle Seasonal Gardening and Landscaping Pots & Trays The Regional Recycling Coordinating Committee (R2C2) and Van Atta’s Greenhouse is pleased to announce a special collection event to recycle pots and trays generated from seasonal gardening and landscaping activities.  The event will be held at Van Atta’s Greenhouse (9008 Old M 78 Haslett 48840) on September 30th from Noon to 6:00 p.m. All types and sizes of plastic potting containers will be accepted including flats, plug trays and cell packs.  All items may not be stamped with a recycling symbol on the bottom.  However the following types of plastics are accepted:  #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), #5 PP (Polypropylene), and #6 PS (Polystyrene).
Residents from throughout the region are encouraged to participate.  It is very important to prepare materials correctly.  Items should be free of dirt and debris and rinsed if possible.  Items should be stacked according to size, type of container and according to the number located on the bottom of the container.  Please note, not all containers are stamped with a number, but are acceptable, as in the case of flats, shuttle trays, cell packs and plug trays.
It will take quite a bit of effort to package items for transport to be recycled.  Residents are strongly encouraged to follow collection guidelines or material can not be accepted.  For more information contact the Clinton County Department of Waste Management at waste@clinton-county.org or 989-224-5186.

4) Jack Duvall, Power & Principle in Civil Resistance: Gandhi for the 21st Century

Each year around the time of Gandhi’s birthday, the Asian Studies Center presents the Kapur Endowment Lecture. This year, our guest speaker is Jack DuVall, President and Founding Director of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. Mr. DuVall is also the executive producer of the acclaimed PBS series, A Force More Powerful; and co-author of a book with the same title.

The Asian Studies Center is organizing a lunch session the day of his lecture to give you the opportunity to take full advantage of Mr. DuVall’s visit. We hope you will join him for pizza and conversation about studying nonviolent conflict and working for peace, justice and nonviolent conflict resolution through internships and other activities. The session will take place at noon, October 1, in room 204 International Center. To RSVP for the Brown Bag on October 1, please let the Asian Studies Center know at asiansc@msu. edu.

The 2009 Kapur Lecture, Power and Principle in Civil Resistance: Gandhi for the 21st Century; will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 1, in room 115 International Center. We hope you will be able to attend the lecture and reception that follows.

The staff of the Asian Studies Center looks forward to your participating in these events. If you have questions or special needs, and to RSVP for the Brown Bag on October 1, please let us know at asiansc@msu. edu.

5) ENO Candidates Night, October 7

Invitation from Nancy Mahlow, ENO President

Please join me and the rest of our organization in a “meet and greet” and Q/A session with our candidates for office.  This is an opportunity to speak with the candidates and ask those important questions to see just how they plan to build our city and schools.  We are trying to obtain City TV to tape this event for future airing.

If you would like to submit a question or two because you might be “shy” or simply can’t make the event, feel free to send them to me and I will compile them for the moderator. I look forward to seeing you and please share with others.  Remember it is your right to vote!

Nancy Mahlow, mahlown@michigan.gov., 373-8448

6) Urban Options (with a new name) welcomes you to come celebrate their new name, new staff and new programming! Please join them for great music with great friends on Friday October 9th at Scene Metro Space in East Lansing! For further information, contact Jennifer Binkley-Power, Executive Director, Urban & Northern Options Energy Center, www.UrbanOptions.org

7) “What’s Being Done to Bring Business to Michigan”

Who:    Capital Area Local First Members and Invitees

What:    A panel of experts (Rick Jones, Mark Meadows, Joan Bauer, Tim Daman and Kelly Rogers) will discuss and  answer your questions on this hot topic.

When:   6 PM – 8 PM  Wednesday,  October 21

Where:  Reno’s East

Why:     Learn what’s happening in the short and long term local business climate

How:     RSVP to benjamin.eichler@edwardjones.com

Cost:     $5 for CALF members, $10 for non-members

There is no admission charge for this event.  Food and beverages will be available at standard Reno’s prices.

8.) MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

City of Lansing HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT & the Mid-Michigan Food Bank announces the distribution of FREE, fresh, non-perishable food items.

When:  Saturday, October 17, 2009, (From 9:00 am to 11am)

Where:  Bethlehem Temple Church, 1518 S. Washington, Lansing, MI 48910

Who can participate?

•           The disadvantaged and vulnerable.

•           Senior citizens on fixed incomes.

•           Families/individuals with limited or low income jobs.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A VALID STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE

If you or someone you know must choose between buying food and filling prescriptions, please tell them about this important program. Participants should bring a box or bag to carry food.

For more information, call the City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services

Department at (517) 483-4477

9) Quote of the Week

“…And thorough work, again, renders sufficient, the smallest quantity of ground to each man. And this again, conforms to what must occur in a world less inclined to wars, and more devoted to the arts of peace, than heretofore. Population must increase rapidly — more rapidly than in former times — and ere long the most valuable of all arts, will be the art of deriving a comfortable subsistence from the smallest area of soil. No community whose every member possesses this art, can ever be the victim of oppression of any of its forms. Such community will be alike independent of crowned-kings, money-kings, and
land-kings….”

Excerpt from Abraham Lincoln’s address to the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 30, 1859
Source: USDA’s National Agricultural Library, Special Collections
Full text at http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/exhibits/lincoln/lincoln_wisconsin.html

Reminder

Join ANC staff every Friday at noon in Hunter Park & walk with us!