What's up in Lansing: Whisker Wednesday and more

Good day on this early September day.

Looking for a new friend? Ingham County Animal Control offers specials on adoption fees with its Whisker Wednesday program. Cat adoptions fees are waived while dog adoption fees are half-off. All animals are spayed or neutered and are up to date on vaccinations. Each has a registered microchip, and each is pretty darn cute. Noon to 6 p.m. Ingham County Animal Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370, ac.ingham.org.

Classes and Seminars

Writing a Business Plan. Intro course on business planning. 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.

Gentle Yoga. Relaxing pace class suitable for beginners. 11 a.m.-noon. First class FREE/$5/$3 members. Williamston High School, 3939 Vanneter Road, Williamston.Music

Art Cameron at Allen Farmers Market. 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo Lansing. 517-999-3911, allenmarketplace.org.

Deacon Earl: Meridian Twp. Farmers Market. Live blues, reggae, Americana and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian Township Farmers Market, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 853-4608, ow.ly/l7t8303CHgo. Events

Meet Inventors Entrepreneurs from Across State. Annual expo for business owners. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $30. Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. michiganinventorscoalition.org.

Allen Farmers Market. Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. Allen Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911.

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

ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Noon-6 p.m. Ingham County Animal Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370.

Practice Your English. All skill levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org.