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Mid-Michigan Women's Expo
February 03, 2012 - February 05, 2012 Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm Information: http://www.kohlerexpo.com Mid-Michigan Women's Expo, February 3-5, 2012 at the Lansing Center! Over 250 Exhibits and Seminars tailored to Women and their families. Something to Feel Good About! Fitness, Fashion, Friends and Fun! The Women's Expo features exhibits and seminars on helathcare, finance, food, vacation/travel, fashion, jewelry, weight loss, home remodeling and improvements, beauty, fitness, and on-site spa services. A Shopping Extravaganza! FEATURING SPECIAL APPEARANCES: "The Wall Wizard" by Brian Santos. Presenting workshops all three days. "Color Your House Beautiful - Painting and Wallcovering Secrets." Whether you are remodeling or sprucing up a room in your home, the Wall Wizard will provide you with the tools, the ideas, the know-how and more. Meet Jeffrey Zaslow - Bestselling author, while he presents "The Magic Room", a story about the love we wish for our daughters, featuring Becker's Bridal in Fowler, Michigan. Jeffrey is the author of "The Girls From Ames", a story of women and friendship, and co-author of "The Last Lecture and Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope", a memoir of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Spend the day, Spend the Weekend! Open to the public. Tickets at the door. For additonal information or to exhibit, please call 616-532-8833 or visit our website at www.kohlerexpo.com *First 200 poeple to attend each day will receive a FREE Birds & Blooms Magazine! Friday, February 4 at 8pm...After attending the Women's Expo, we will be seeking women to participate in the "Red Heart Dance" , which will be featured on YouTube and Facebook! For additional information please go to http://www.kohlerexpo.com

Bea Christy Award Dinner
February 10, 2012 Friday February 10, 2012 Information: 517-393-9883 Contact Jennifer or Cheryl Tickets can be purchased by calling Lansing Neighborhood Council at 517-393-9883

26th Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular February 17 - 19, 2012
February 17, 2012 - February 19, 2012 Fri 2pm - 9pm, Sat 9am - 7pm, Sun 9am - 4pm Cost: Adult 1-day $12, Adult 2-day $20, Military 1-day $11, 2-day $18 (Special Military admissions must have proof of duty), Hunter Education Grad age 12- 18 $12, Youth ages 6-11 $4 (free on Friday Family Night, 5 years and younger - free, 1st Year Hunter - fre Information: http://www.deerinfo.com/MI Back again for it's 26th year, the Deer and Turkey Spectacular will "wow" you with Exhibits and Displays, Seminars, Contests, Tech Info, Events and Demonstrations, and many activities. NEW THIS YEAR - Trail Camera Demo Center! Any first year hunter who received his/her hunter education certification at any time between January 1, 2011 and February 16, 2012 will receive free admission to the 2012 Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular when he/she present proof of course completion at a ticket window. Trophies for Measuring - contest Entry fee $15/ No admission ticket needed/ Free Weekend expo pass w/ trophy contest entry. Measure Only - Must purchase $12 admission ticket. $15 measuring fee - no weekend pass. Trophy Deer contest entries can be made from noon friday, Feb 17 to 10am Sunday Feb 19. No advance entry. Advanced Tickets - www.deerinfo.com/MI_tickets.asp $2-off ticket discount go to www.deerinfo.com and click on "Michigan" tab then "tickets" Adult 1-day $12, Adult 2-day $20, Military 1-day $11, 2-day $18 (Special Military admissions must have proof of duty), Hunter Education Grad age 12- 18 $12, Youth ages 6-11 $4 (free on Friday Family Night, 5 years and younger - free, 1st Year Hunter - free w/ proof of Hunter Education Course completion.

Arbor Con-Arboriculture Society of Michigan
February 21, 2012 - February 22, 2012 Tuesday-8:30am-3:30pm, Wednesday-8:30am-3pm Information: 517-337-4999 Contact Jennifer Rostar and Nancy Carpenter Where Tree Professionals meet for training and educational opportunities. Learn the latest on safety, Plant Healthcare, climber and and rigging techniques, and more. Visit exhibits to see the latest items for tree care and climbing. Who should attend: arborists, urban foresters, parks and rec, tree workers, tree climbers, master gardens, and those interested in arboriculture.

Michigan Pork Expo & Taste of Elegance
February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012 3:00pm-6:00pm Information: 517-853-3782 Contact Mary Kelpinski with questions. Culinary Competition featuring some of Michigan's finest Chefs. Open reception and sampling.

The Lansing Boat Show 'H20-12'
February 24, 2012 - February 26, 2012 Friday NOON-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Sunday 11AM-4PM Cost: $5 Adults $4 Seniors $3 Kids Information: 517-202-5727 The Lansing Boat Show 'H20-12' returns to the Lansing Center for it's 15th year featuring Mid-Michigan's leading Boat Dealers with all that is new for 2012! See the latest designs and technology in Pontoon Boats, Fishing Boats, Speedboats, Runabouts, Personal Watercraft and Boating accessories.

Children's Health & Wellness Expo
February 25, 2012 10AM-3PM Cost: Free Fee event for the entire family! Free Healthy Screenings, Digital Fingerprinting, a Bounce House, Photos-with Big Lug from 12-1. Fun events for You and Your Entire family!

Shuto Con
March 16, 2012 - March 18, 2012 9:00 AM -6:00PM Cost: See Website Shuto Con is Lansing's Annual Anime Convention, coming to the Lansing Center March 16th -18th, 2012. This convention will be a three day event that focuses on Artists and the art of Interactive Cosplaying! For more info on our guests and other events please visit www.shutocon.com!

Golf Show and Huge Golf Equipment Liquidation Sale
March 17, 2012 Sat. March 17 from 9am - 6pm, Sun. March 18 from 9am - 4pm Cost: $3 per person, children under 12 free Information: Maple Hill Golf Course A HUGE golf and equipment liquidation sale. Well over 2 million dollars in Golf equipment deals sold at or below original wholesale cost. IT ALL MUST GO! Visit www.maplehillgc.com for a free pass. For more information call (616)-538-0290

31st Annual Michigan Buggy Builders VW and Off-Road Trade Show & Swap Meet
March 25, 2012 Information: (517) 402-1303 Mark your calendars now for the 31st Annual Michigan Buggy Builders VW and Off-Road Trade Show & Swap Meet, which will be held at the Lansing Center in Halls A, B, and C. This is a one-day Super Swap with everything from new and used auto parts for street and off-road vehicles, representing all makes and models including volkswagen, Domestic, and sand drag race cars. Vendors at the show will also have apparel, collectibles, toys, engines, fabrication tools, and just about every type of auto part you can imagine. There are also vendors with ATVs and UTVs as well accessories for these vehicles.

Xtreme Spirit Championship
October 13, 2012 11:00AM - 5:00PM Cost: $10 Information: (888)762-3296 Xtreme Spirit Championship - for more information www.xtremespirit.com

Dance Masters of Michigan - Fall Convention
November 17, 2012 - November 18, 2012 see website Cost: see website Information: Dance Masters of Michigan Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Acro