Lansing Center Events

Lansing Center Upcoming Events

Michigan Taste of Elegance
February 11, 2010 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: Contribution to Food Bank of Michigan Information: http://www.mipork.org Fifteen chefs from across the state will compete to see who can develop the best pork entree. The public is welcome to attend and taste all the wonderful pork creations. You can also help judge the "People's Choice Award" and enter for several door prizes. For more information, visit the website listed above or call Mary Kelpinski at (517) 699-2145.

Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular
February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010 2/12 Friday: 2pm-9pm; 2/13 Saturday: 9am-7pm; 2/14 Sunday: 9am-4pm Cost: Adults 1 day is $10; youth is $3.00; Military 1 day is $9 Information: http://www.deerinfo.com 1) Go to the website to download new $2.00 off discount coupon. 2) New Tech info. Centers and Basics of Hunting seminars. 3) 250+ booths, 40+ seminars, new products special display, air gun/archery/laser shooting ranges, archery trick shooting Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit the website listed above or call Rita Scholz at (800) 324-3337.

23rd Annual Bea Christy Award Dinner
February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $16.00 per ticket Information: http://www.lansingneighborhoods.com The Lansing Neighborhood Council cordially invites you to attend the 23rd Annual Bea Christy Award Dinner in honor of neighborhood volunteers Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Lansing Center. Dinner by RSVP only. Cost is $16.00 Please RSVP by February 15, 2010 to: 5815 Wise Road, Rm. #F-208, Hill Career Academy, Lansing, MI 48911 OR by phone: (517) 393-9883. The Dinner begins at 5:30. For more information visit the website listed above or call Jennifer Fuentes or Cheryl Risner at (517) 393-9883.

Children's Health & Wellness Expo
February 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: FREE to Public Information: http://www.totalhealth-fitness.com A FREE event that offers a venue for providers of children's health & wellness services to showcase their services to area families in a common location. Services include: free hearing, vision, dental and spinal screenings, organic products, "safety prints" done by the Lansing Police Dept., food, fun and more. For more information, visit the website listed above or call Ana Wirth or Dr. Monica Wohlfert at (517)321-8568.

Lansing Gift Show
February 21, 2010 - February 23, 2010 Sunday 9-6, Monday 9-6, Tuesday 9-4 Cost: Not open to the public. Free to the trade only. Information: http://www.lansinggiftshow.com A wholesale order writing show open to retailers posessing a current/valid sales tax license. For more information visit the website listed above or call Jim Liska at (231) 526-1270.

Home Building & Remodeling Show
February 26, 2010 - February 28, 2010 Friday Feb. 26: 12pm-8pm, Saturday Feb. 27: 2pm-8pm, Sunday Feb. 28: 10am-4pm Information: http://www.glhba.org Tickets: Adults-$7, Senior-$6, Kids-FREE(12 & under) Senior citizens get in FREE all day on Friday. Education sessions each day. Saturday is Green Building Day. Look for $1 off coupons in the Lansing State Journal and at www.glhba.org. Our show offers more Remodelors and Home Improvement specialists than any other show! For more information, please visit the website listed above or contact Lacy at 517-323-3254.

Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo
March 02, 2010 - March 03, 2010 March 2, 2010 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., March 3, 2010 from 8:00 a.m-9:30 p.m. Cost: Exhibits are free, Full Conference Non-Member is $300 Information: http://www.michmab.com GLBC is the Midwest's premier broadcasting and media event. The condensed schedule allows attendees to maximize their time by providing national caliber speakers and sessions. The GLBC Exhibit Hall will feature more than 60 booths showcasing the latest technology and services. For more information visit the website listed above or call Jennifer Preslar at (517) 484-7444.

Michigan Science Teachers 57th Annual Conference
March 04, 2010 - March 06, 2010 March 4, 2010: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cost: Open to public- NO CHARGE for Thursday evening exhibits (Fee to attend Friday & Saturday). Information: http://www.msta-mich.org MSTA's 57th Annual Conference, Science on a Shoestring, March 4-6, 2010, will have over 280 sessions, & vendors with the latest in science information. Exhibits open FREE to the public on Thursday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (Registration required for Friday and Saturday). Registration available at www.msta-mich.org. For more information, please visit the website listed above or call Sue at (734) 973-0433.

MDE/NCA School Improvement Conference
March 15, 2010 - March 16, 2010 Begins Monday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. and ends Tuesday, March 16 at 3:00 p.m. Information: Michigan Institute for Educational Management For more information please visit the web site or call Diane Dick at 517.327.9261.

Keri and Taylor - Abnormal Films Speak on Autism
March 19, 2010 9:30 a.m. Cost: FREE Information: http://ceicmh.org This is a community event with a presentation on Autism from a mother and her son who experience managing Autism daily. Keri Bower and her son Taylor started Abnormal Films in California. They travel around the world and do special training with military families. An afternoon workshop will follow the morning presentation. For more information visit the website listed above or call Judy Hazle at (517) 346-8238.

Mary Kay Career Conference 2010
March 26, 2010 - March 27, 2010 Mary Kay Career Conference 2010

Sharodan & Lasting IMP's Show - Governors Room
March 26, 2010 - March 27, 2010 Sharodan & Lasting IMP's Show - Governors Room

Michigan Buggy Builders Trade Show & Swap Meet
March 28, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $8 general admission; kids 12 and under are admitted free Information: http://www.buggybuilders.com The 29th annual Michigan Buggy Builders Volkswagon & Dune Buggy Trade Show and Swap Meet is a 1-Day event that's fun for the entire family. New and used automobile parts, car show, manufacturer displays, tech seminars, off-road apparel, collectibles, toys, and clowns to entertain the kids. For more information please visit the website listed above or call Michael Sommer at (517) 402-1303.

2010 MAC Legislative Conference
March 29, 2010 - March 31, 2010 2010 MAC Legislative Conference

Spring Job Expo 2010
April 01, 2010 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: $295.00 Information: http://www.camw.org Check www.camw.org for a list of recruiting businesses and positions available. Professional dress required.

Michigan Out4Life Reentry Conference
April 06, 2010 - April 07, 2010 April 6, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; April 7, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cost: Register by Feb. 28: $125; After Feb. 28: $145; After March 13: $165 Information: http://www.out4life.com Conference will present national speakers and workshops addressing practical barriers, identify opportunities, develop relationships, strategies and solutions for reentry in Michigan. Cost includes 2 day conference, continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit the website listed above or call (877) 478-0100.

Senior Living Expo
April 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: Adults $5, children 17 and under accompanited by an adult are free. Information: http://www.jmarlowcompany.com This historic event will have a variety of companies and agencies with guides and ideas, products and services to aid the Senior Community in making informed decisions. Information on health related services, programs, senior living options, nutrition, rehab services and much more. Attend health and financial seminars. Basic free health assessment screening and testing. Entertainment. Drawings. Event is open to the public on April 10, 2010 between 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, children 17 and under with an adult are free. A portion of ticket sales will go to Meal On Wheels. For more information and coupons go to www.jmarlowcompany.com or call John Ostrander at (517)374-2788.

Michigan Safety Conference
April 20, 2010 - April 21, 2010 4/20/2010: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 4/21/2010: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $150 (2 days) before 4/2/2010; $165 (2 days) after 4/2/2010 Information: http://www.michsafetyconference.org 100+ classes covering workplace safety in the following Divisions: Chemical, Construction, Emergency Management, Fire Safety, Healthcare, Industrial, Industrial Hygiene, Insurance, Public Employer, Public Utilities, Security, Transportation, MIOSHA CET, and Metal Fabricating. For more information, visit the website listed above or call Denise McGinn, Executive Director at (517) 203-0737.

Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing
April 26, 2010 - April 28, 2010 Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing

Northwestern Mutual Advanced Planning Seminar
May 17, 2010 - May 18, 2010 Northwestern Mutual Advanced Planning Seminar

Midwestern Reps Association
June 21, 2010 - June 23, 2010 6/21: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 6/22: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 6/23: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: FREE Information: http://www.micwesternreps.net Event is closed to the general public. Retailers only and store identification required. Pre-registration encouraged at www.midwesternreps.net No charge for this venue. Appointments may be made in advance with Reps. For more information visit the website or call Bonnie Rathbun at (231)526-5772.

ACE, Agriculture's Conference on the Environment
January 27, 2011 January 27, 2011 Cost: $50 Information: http://www.maeap.org/ace The mission of ACE is to provide both agricultural management and environmental updates, and information that will not only assist with attendee's bottom-line, but will also give them cutting edge information to move their operation to the next level. For more information, visit the website listed above or call Pat Hines at (517) 241-4063.

Shuto Con
March 25, 2011 March 25 at 9:00 until 12:00 midnight on March 26 Cost: $35.00 for 2 days, $25.00 individual day Information: http://www.shutocon.com Shuto Con is Lansing's Premiere Anime Convention coming March 25 & 26, 2011. This event will focus on artists and the art of interactive cosplay.