Healthy Community Update  #169
   August 4, 2008

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West

East
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North


Old Town has a Farmers Market on Sunday!  click here

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Some of you enjoyed the JazzFest this weekend!  I was delighted to discover a couple of healthy treats during my visit including an amazing muffin from Mama Bear's and a some awesome new bikes on display at Spin Street Bikes.

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Cristo Rey has a number of health, cooking, and wellness resource:  click here 

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Participate in the remaining film and dialogue series, "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?" at Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand River at 5:30pm on Aug. 5, 13, and 20.  This week:  "Bad Sugar."  More here


East


What Will We Eat?  Come and meet Chris Bedford, an award-winning writer, filmmaker, radio producer and grass-roots campaigner.  We will be viewing Mr. Bedford's Michigan-based documentary "What Will We Eat?" at  Gone Wired Cafe, Monday, August 4th, at 7 p.m.  Contact Jackie Dillinger with questions 485-3901 or 402-2964.  Discuss:

  • surviving the impending food crisis
  • importance of eating local foods
  • what about organic?
  • supporting local agriculture and sustenance farming


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Allen Street Farmers Market is in full bloom. 

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Play in the Park!  There are lots more opportunities to see Romeo and Juliet at 6:30pm this week (Aug. 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16).  Read Todd's letter.

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The Women's Center of Greater Lansing has some awesome workshops this summer including Artist's Way and Writing for Wellness starting THIS WEEK!  Click here

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Jennifer Bradley with ANC share's some cool volunteer opportunities:  click here


South


South Lansing Community Development Association is organizing another amazing Southside Showcase this year in Benjamin Davis Park on August 23:  from 12-4pm .  See an Exhibitor and Sponsor Invitation

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Southwest Lansing Neighborhood Website from Averill Woods

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Southside Community Coalition has a many programs available to residents.

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Fresh produce has made its way to the Quality Dairy at Jolly and Dunkel.  If they're out, ask for more!  Help make fresh convenient!

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Phil Wells reminds us that the new Cavanaugh-Jolly segment of the Lansing River Trail is now available.  See map


West


Don't miss the Peach Festival on August 13th.  Click here to visit Northwest Initiative's website for more info.

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El Azteco is now smoke free!  El Azteco Restaurant at 1016 W. Saginaw is now smoke free, creating a healthier indoor air environment for their customers, particularly during their karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Thank you El Az!   (from http://nwlansing.com)

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Visit Quality Dairy at Pine and Saginaw to discover squash, beans, cabbage, beets, potatoes, and more!


Regional


Great Lakes Folk Festival This Weekend


click here

 

Green News
- MidMEAC


Lots of important, cool and green things going on in the region.  Click here


Power of We Event


The Power of We Consortium invites you to attend an event to create connections with potential funders and other area organizations interested in socio-economic recovery for our tri-county region.  (click here)  Although the letter says RSVP by July 25th, please contact Terra Bogart at terrain@umich.edu or call 734-998-7016 today to reserve a space for this important event being held on Tuesday, August 12th.
 


FootPrints
- Terry Link


Visit www.ecofoot.msu.edu/footprints/fp8_1_08.html to see the latest issue of the MSU Office of Campus Sustainability newsletter, now bi-weekly… feedback welcome.  Back issues are available at our web site www.ecofoot.msu.edu
 

The Benefits of Defeat
- Lloyd Thomas

With the Olympics almost upon us, perhaps it's a good time to reflect upon winning and losing....

"I don't believe you can truly understand your weaknesses nor gain in self-knowledge, until you have struggled and lost at least in some areas of your life."

Read Dr. Thomas' refreshing column.
 

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