Community Events

March 28, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
April 01, 2024

Free Vision & Hearing Screenings

The Barry-Eaton District Health Deaprtment is offering FREE hearing and vision screenings for infants through school-aged children on the mornings of March 12, 2024, and April 1, 2024. Appointments can be scheduled by calling one of the BEDHD offices. Eaton Office: (517) 541-2630. Barry Office: (269) 945-9516. FREE.
 
April 02, 2024

Savvy Caregiver Workshop BEGINS (in person)

Are you caring for someone with dementia? Attend a free six-week workshop for help! If you are an active caregiver of a family member or friend with dementia living at home, The Savvy Caregiver Program will help you gain special skills and knowledge you will need to be successful. Learn how to manage daily life, take control and set goals, communicate more effectively, strengthen family resources, feel better about your caregiving situation, and take care of you. Session runs 4/2/24-5/7/24. To register, call the Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org. FREE.
April 02, 2024

2024 CMHA-CEI Annual Community Event

Everyone is welcome to participate in this educational program and community presentation. Keynote speaker Tonya C. Bailey, Ph.D, CDE® has over 25 years of experience in higher education and corporate settings, leading transformative programming, and implementing award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, coaching, & Teaching services. Dr. Bailey is a sought-after speaker, workshop presenter, life coach, and inclusionist skilled in engaging diverse audiences by creating environments that accommodate the diverse needs of everyone. A free breakfast is also included; registration required. FREE.
April 11, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
April 18, 2024

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (in person)

Get trained in QPR to help prevent suicide in your community! QPR is a one-hour training that teaches participants to recognize the signs of suicide and the steps to getting a person to help. Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties has free in-person and virtual QPR classes coming up! To find a class and register, please visit www.eventbrite.com. FREE.
 
April 25, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
May 09, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
May 23, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
June 13, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
June 27, 2024

Free Food Distribution

NorthWest Initiative provides free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 12:00 and 2:00 pm. Choose your own grocery items from donations received from community partners Greater Lansing Food Bank and Panera Bread. Fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items, will be available. One box per household. Must be present to receive box. FREE.
August 23, 2024

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community - an evening of unification - is on August 23rd and is free to all county residents. Come out and enjoy free food, activities for the family (kayaking, face painting, lounging on the beach, yoga, fishing, and more), Ingham County exhibitors, and live music, with a focus on having fun! Hosted by the Ingham County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. FREE.