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JAN. 6 >> WILL GOODALE’S MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

The Will Goodale Memorial Foundation honors the memory of the child Will Goodale, who died November 2015. The foundation honors his name by providing scholarships to students entering police academy, as Will Goodale dreamed of being a police officer at 10 years old. The event will be held at City Limits Bowling Center and will feature: pizza, soda, bowling and a balloon release. There is a contact for more information about the event and how you can support the foundation listed below. 1—5 p.m. at City Limits Bowling Center, 5290 M-78, Haslett, Contact: will@shanegoodale.com

JAN. 5>> HOMEGROWN THROWDOWN ROUND I

Homegrown Throwdown returns for its 15th year. Homegrown Throwdown 2018 is sponsored by Lansing rock radio station Q106. The Throwdown will feature 24 bands over five nights. Bands will be competing for a trove of prizes including cash and studio time. Round 1 will feature: Revolution in Progress, The Amber Tide, Some People’s Kids, the 89th Key, Iejir and Suits and Daggers 6:30—11:30 p.m. at the Loft, Admission: $10, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, theloftlansing.com

JAN. 12>>LANSING BOARD GAMERS MEETUP

Lansing board gamers will have a chance to meet fellow enthusiasts at Summit Comics & Games in downtown Lansing. The evening will feature an opportunity to play some of your favorite games with players both familiar and new. 2—9 p.m. at Summit Comics & Games, 216 Washington Square S. B, Lansing, www.summitlansing.com

Wednesday, January 3

Classes-and-Seminars

Free Photography Clinic. From 6 to 9 p.m. FREE!!!. First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa St. Lansing. (517) 482-0668.

Mindfulness. From 7 to 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Lansing.

MSU International Student Speaker- Senior Discovery Group . From 10 a.m. to noon free. Allen Market Place, 6129 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing.

Events

Apps That Make Your Life Better (Adults). From 6 to 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. 517-272-9840.

Kids Reading to Dogs (Age 6 & up). From 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin St. Haslett.

517-339-2324.

Lansing Coat Bank. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. FREE. St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennyslvania Ave. Lansing. 517-339-9119.

Practice Your English. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Thursday, January 4

Classes-and-Seminars

(TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly . At 6 p.m. First meeting FREE.. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St. Haslett.

Events

*Crafternoons for Kids--Snowman Mobile (Ages 5?10). From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088.

*Introduction to Financial Planning--Part 1 (Adults). From 6 to 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. 517-272-9840.

Capital Area Audubon Society . From 7 to 9 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave. Lansing. (517) 483-4224.

Drop-in LEGO Club (Age 4 & up). From 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 South Main Street Webberville. 517.521.3643.

Family Storytime (Held at Whole Foods Market East Lansing). From 10 to 11 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. 517.347.2021.

Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club . From 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. $5 and yearly dues fee. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd. East Lansing.

Spanish Conversation Group. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Friday, January 5

Classes-and-Seminars

Picture This!. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. $28/$50 for two. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave. Lansing. (517) 999-3643.

Events

*Video Game Night (Ages 8-18). From 5 to 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. 517.694.9351.

Arts

Featured Artist Friday with Katherine Hagman. From 7 to 10 p.m. Free!. American Fifth Spirits, 112 N Larch St Lansing. 517.999.2631.

Saturday, January 6

Events

*Code Club. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin St. Haslett. 517-339-2324.

*Reading with the Animals (All ages). From 2 to 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088.

Family Day at the Broad. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing.

Lansing Coat Bank. From 1 to 4 p.m. FREE. St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennyslvania Ave. Lansing. 517-339-9119.

Arts

Family Day: Collect, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. free. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing.

Sunday, January 7

Classes-and-Seminars

Juggling. From 2 to 4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St. East Lansing.

Holidays

White Stone Ceremony. From 10:30 a.m. to noon Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. 517-371-3010.

Events

First Sunday Gallery Walk Artist Reception (All ages). From 2 to 4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. 517.347.2021.

Arts Virginia Artis Artist Reception. From 3 to 5 p.m. free. EagleMonk Pub & Brewery, 4906 W. Mount Hope Highway Lansing.

Monday, January 8

Classes-and-Seminars

Detox (& Weight Loss) Seminar. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. FREE. Rassel-Daigneault Family Chiropractic, 537 N. Clippert St. Lansing.

Marketing Mondays: Learn to Network Like a Pro. From 12 to 1 p.m. Free - To Register Call: (517) 483- 1921. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Sq. Suite 110 Lansing.

Literature-and-Poetry

BabyTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Better Living Book Club. At 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Theater

Monday Movie Matinee. At 1 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Events

French Club. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Tuesday, January 9

Literature-and-Poetry

Books on Tap Book Club. At 6:30 p.m. FREE. Jimmy's Pub, 16804 Chandler Road East Lansing. (517) 324- 7100.

ToddlerTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Music

Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. From 7 to 10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 485-5287.

Events

DIY Fidget Spinners (Age 13 & up). From 4 to 5:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Williamston Branch, 201 School Street Williamston. 517.655.1191.

Mid-day Movies (Adults). From 2 to 4:30 p.m. FREE.

Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing. 517-367- 6363.

Reminisce Group (Adults). From 2 to 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Aurelius Branch, 1939 South Aurelius Road Mason. 517.628.3743.

STEAM Club. From 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

TED Talk® Tuesday (Adults). From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. 517.347.2021. Tuesday Book Group (Adults). From 1 to 2 p.m. FREE.

Capital Area District Libraries Foster Branch, 200 North Foster Lansing. 517.485.5185.

Wednesday, January 10

Classes-and-Seminars

Open Studio Life Drawing. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Model fee: $2 students (LCC, MSU, High School), $5 all others.. Kresge Art Center, 600 Auditorium East Lansing.

Starting a Business. From 9 to 11 a.m. Free: To register, call (517) 483-1921. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Sq. Suite 110 Lansing.

Literature-and-Poetry

Bookworms at the Broad. From 1 to 2 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing.

Bookworms at the Broad: Collecting. From 1 to 2 p.m. free. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing.

Greenthumbs StoryTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

MSU Creative Writing Center Group. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

Music

Sing-a-long with Alan Bloomfield- Senior Discovery Group. From 10 a.m. to noon free. Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing.

Events

*Early Literacy Playtime (Ages 1?5). From 10 to 10:30 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Foster Branch, 200 North Foster Lansing. 517.485.5185.

Family Storytime (Ages up to 6). From 11:15 a.m. to noon FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 South Main Street Webberville. 517.521.3643.

Raising Little Ones Together. From 6 to 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.