What's up in Lansing: Comic book signing and more

Good day on this partly cloudy Wednesday.

The local comic book makers of Blind Alley Comics, Rich Schlaack and Joe Haines, present their work "Die Katze #1" at Red Fox Comics today. The comic draws on gothic and horror themes, following a sinister group of cats plotting to take down mankind. The artists will be on hand to sign and sell the work as well as related merchandise. 3-7 p.m. FREE. Red Fox Comics, 723 Brookside Drive, Lansing. (517) 574-4974. facebook.com/blindalleycomics.

For more of today's local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

H.E.R.O. Special DIY Kitchen Class #3: Tiling a Backsplash. Home improvement course. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St., Lansing. (517) 372-5980, glhc.org.

Women and Codependency. Workshop to help women and children avoid unhealthy relationships. 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. FREE. Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing.

Writing a Business Plan. Introductory business planning course. Call or register online. 9-11:30 a.m. FREE. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org.

Aux Petits Soins. French immersion class for ages 0-12. See web for specific times for each age group. $15/$12 students. 1824 E. Michigan Ave., Suite F, Lansing. (517) 643-8059, facebook.com/auxpetitssoinsllc.Events

Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington St., Lansing. (517) 351-5866, lamc.info

Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215.

Open Workshop. Bike repair, bike safety and biking as healthy exercise. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Kids Repair Program, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing. (517) 755-4174.

Allen Street Farmers Market - Indoors. Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 3-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911.

Computer Basics. Learn the parts of a computer, plus how to use a mouse and keyboard. Call to register. 5-6 p.m. FREE. CADL Aurelius, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason. (517) 628-3743, cadl.org.

Remember When Reminiscers: Discovering Michigan. Author of "Discovering Michigan County by County," speaks. 10-11 a.m. FREE. CADL Leslie, 201 Pennsylvania St., Leslie. (517) 589-9400, cadl.org.

Senior Discovery @ ANC. "The 60s" with Bill Nelton of CADL. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-2468, allenneighborhoodcenter.org.Arts

Comic Book Signing. Local artists Rick Schlaack and Joe Haines sign "Die Katze #1." 3-7 p.m. FREE. Red Fox Comics, 723 Brookside Drive, Lansing. (517) 574-4974.