What's up in Lansing: Crafternoons and more

Good day on this cloudy Tuesday.

Local crafters gather at the Haslett Capital Area District Library today for a community crafting hour. Crafters gather periodically at the library's Crafternoon hours to independently work on creative projects, be they knitting, sewing, drawing, writing or something else entirely. Crafters of all skills are welcome. 1-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Haslett, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All experience levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. $3. Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St., Lansing. crisisrfc. com.

Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 775-2697, 639.toastmastersclubs.org.

Course in Miracles. Very relaxed, kind and happy group. 7 p.m. FREE. Call for location, (517) 482-1908.

Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org.

Overeaters Anonymous. You are not alone. Get support in your weight loss. 7 p.m. FREE. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 819-3294.

Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, analysis, leadership and presentation skills. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg., 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (616) 841-5176.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support system, lose weight. Wheelchair accessible. 6 p.m. FREE first visit. St. Therese Church, 102 W. Randolph St., Lansing. tops.org.

Yawn Patrol Toastmasters. Hone your speaking and leadership skills. 7-8:30 a.m. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing.

Music

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

Events

Festival of Trees. Showcase of holiday trees. 1-7 p.m. $5/kids FREE. Turner-Dodge House, 100 N. East St., Lansing.

12-Step Meeting. AA/NA/CA all welcome. In room 209. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N. High St., Lansing.

Crafternoons. Bring your project and join us in the library Community Room. 1-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Haslett, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324.

LCC West Toastmasters. Public speaking group. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-1314, lccwest. toastmastersclubs.org.

Rat Pack Tuesday. $5 classic cocktails and Frank Sinatra party. 4-11 p.m. FREE. American Fifth Spirits, 112 N. Larch St., Lansing. (517) 999-2631, ow.ly/5d31305pMUM.

Speculative Book Discussion. "The Forest of Memory" by Mary Robinette Kowa. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.

Winter Break Cinema. Today: Finding Dory (PG). 2-3:45 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.

Winter Break Popcorn & Movie. Enjoy a G or PG-rated movie. 2-4 p.m. FREE. CADL Dansville, 1379 E. Mason St., Dansville. (517) 623-6511.