What's Up in Lansing: Nelson Mandela and Media Consumption

Hello on this Wednesday.

On this day:

It was on this day in 1994 that Nelson Mandela was sworn in as Africa's first black president. Read more about the incredible life of this amazing person here.

Today in Lansing:

Media is consuming us. It's consuming you as we speak, considering you're reading this on some digital platform, be it a computer or a smartphone. It can be hard as an adult to monitor your media intake, and as a child, it would be even more difficult to discern what to consume when it comes to media. Today, there's a class called Helping Children (and Adults) Become Healthy Consumers of Media, a media education session that lasts from 6-7:30 p.m. at DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt. For more information, call (517) 669-3156.

Here's what else is happening in Lansing today:

Classes and Seminars

Alcoholics Anonymous. 6 p.m. Donation welcome. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing.

Computer Club. Discuss technology questions. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com.

Helping Children (and Adults) Become Healthy Consumers of Media. Media education session. 6-7:30 p.m. DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt. (517) 669-3156, ow.ly/ xmGJ30bcXlS.

Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.

Theater MSU Friends of Theatre 2017 Gala. 6-8:30 p.m. $100. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. ow.ly/bjiy30bd1Wz.

Events After School Action Program. Light meal, tutoring and activities. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Eastside Community Action Center, 1001 Dakin St., Lansing.

Teen After-School Program. Program is for teens in 7th-12th grades. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Allen Farmers Market. Open year round and indoors through May. 3-6:30 p.m. Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing.

Practice Your English. Practice listening to and speaking English. All skill levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Chinese Meet Up Group. Play mah-jong and table tennis. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, ow.ly/5NaB30ani5D.j

Southeast Lansing Community Roundtable. Discussion for members of the 2nd Ward community. 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Cristo Rey Church, 201 W. Miller Road, Lansing. (517) 394-4639.

Music Tavern House Jazz Band. 7:30 p.m.-10:30 a.m. Tavern and Tap, 101 S. Washington Square, Lansing.