What's up in Lansing: Whisker Wednesday and more

Good day on this rainy Wednesday.

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.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

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.

Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 420-5820, ow.ly/CIHU305nMqx.

Literature and Poetry

MSU Creative Writing Center Group. All types of creative writers encouraged to attend. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org.

Events

CADL Meridian Senior Center Computer Group. Computer care, internet, smartphones and digital downloads. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos.

Pokemon Club. Ages 8-15 trade or battle cards, plus movies and snack. 3:45-4:45 p.m. FREE. CADL Williamston, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655- 1191, cadl.org.

Read to Scout. Ages 6-18 read to therapy dog. 3-4 p.m. FREE. CADL Leslie, 201 Pennsylvania St., Leslie. (517) 589-9400, cadl.org.

Allen Market Place — Indoor Season. Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 3-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Farmers Market, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911, ow.ly/Bol1303O4VE.

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

Theater

Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. Story of songwriting star. 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $41. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com.