What's Up In Lansing: Anne Frank and a 100th Anniversary

Here's what's going on in town today.

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Happy Thursday.

On this day:

On May 4 in 1957, the Anne Frank Foundation was formed in Amsterdam in memory of the famed Holocaust victim and diarist. Here's a link to more information about what the foundation and the Anne Frank House is doing today.

Today in Lansing is the Michigan State Police Department's 100th Anniversary. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Michigan State Police with a program on the group’s history today. The program, conducted by historian and MSU criminal justice Professor Phil Schertzing, will look back on the origins and evolution of the group. Schertzing will also discuss the group’s role in significant local events, like the 1927 Bath School bombing and the 1951 Cass Building fire. 7 p.m. FREE. Michigan State Police Training Academy, classroom C-1, 7426 N. Canal Road, Lansing.

Here's what else is going on in town today:

Classes and Seminars

(TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 p.m. In room 207. 6 p.m. First meeting FREE. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett.

A Course in Miracles. Group on peace through forgiveness. 7-9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Road, Lansing. (517) 371-3010.

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

Celebrate Recovery. For all types of hurts and hang-ups. 6 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church (Lansing), 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing.

Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45 p.m. FREE.

Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-9900.

Need Market Research? Ask a Business Librarian. Workshop on market research tools. Call to register. 9-11 a.m. FREE.

Small Business Development Center, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, ow.ly/co0v30789Fe.

Preschool Science Explorations: Amazing Amphibians. Monthly science program for preschoolers. 1-2:30 p.m. $4. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349- 3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.

Events

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

Capital Area Audubon Society. Barb Jensen presents on ospreys. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. capitalareaaudubon.org.

Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. All skill levels welcome. Lessons, practice, exercise and fun. 9:30-11:20 a.m. $5 and yearly dues fee. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing.

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