What's up in Lansing: Free Aerial Photography Class and more

Happy Tuesday.

Drones are the latest technology helping in lots of things, and photography is one of them. Today, there's a FREE one-hour class at the MSU Library (366 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing) that can teach you how to use kites and drones to take amazing ariel photographs.

Here's what else is happening in Lansing today:

Classes and Seminars

Aerial photography with Kites. Learn to use simple alternative to drones. 4-5 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-8700.

Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE for visitors. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300.

Communicating During Crisis: Connecting With Audiences Truthfully and Quickly. Dr. William Donohue discusses communication. 6:15-8 p.m. FREE. 115 Eppley Hall, MSU, 645 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 896-4091.

Michigan Audubon: Nest Box Monitoring. How to build and maintain safe nest boxes for local birds. 6-8 p.m. $15. Michigan Audubon Office, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Okemos. (517) 580-7364.

Take off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support system, lose weight. Wheelchair accessible. 6 p.m. FREE first visit. St. Therese Parish, 102 West Randolph Street, Lansing. (517) 487-3749.

Vision Journey Preparation. Pre-registration & six-week commitment required. 7-9 p.m. Willow Stick Ceremonies, 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 3, Lansing.

Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All experience levels welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com.

Literature and Poetry Poetry Reading. Reading by local poets. Ruelaine Stokes will be master of ceremony. 7 p.m. FREE. Eastwood Towne Center, 2820 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing.

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

Event 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.

AARP HomeFit Program. Experts help seniors assess their homes to help them live safely and independently. 10-11 a.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos.

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

After School Teen Program. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org.

Bingo, Bridge, and Euchre. Weekly activities. 1-4:30 p.m. Cost Varies. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos.

LCC West Toastmasters. Learn public speaking and leadership. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-1314.

Mid-day Movies. Adults only. Today: Fences. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-367-6363.

Overeaters Anonymous. Help for those struggling with food. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road., Okemos. (517) 349-9536.