What's up in Lansing: Alpacas and more

Good day on this rainy Monday.

Tealwater Ranch opens its doors today to share the cozy warmth of Alpaca fleece, a material that makes for fabrics softer and warmer than typical sheep wool products. Home to around 65 alpacas, the ranch offers an opportunity for visitors to learn about the animals as well as shop for unique gifts that can't be found at the department store.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Tealwater Ranch, 1312 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville. tealwaterranch.com.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. Registration preferred. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163.

Job Seekers Support Group. Finding the right career. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org.

Support Group. For the divorced, separated & widowed. 7:30 p.m. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, stdavidslansing.org.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Health. Weekly class. 1 and 5:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 528 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 323-0717.

Downloading CADL eBooks, eMagazines and Music. Course on accessing CADL's online library. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. (517) 694-9351, cadl.org. EventsAlpacas of Tealwater Ranch Holiday Sale. Alpaca education and wool products for sale. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Tealwater Ranch, 1312 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville. tealwaterranch.com.

Mac’s Monday Comedy Night. Hosted by Mark Roebuck and Dan Currie. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795, macsbar.com.

Kids Reading to Dogs. Kids read to trained dog. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021, cadl.org.

Social Bridge. Play bridge and meet new people. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600.

Write for Rights at Annual Peace Community Gathering. Sign letters for prisoners of conscience and share dessert potluck. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., East Lansing. (517) 803-7813.