Community Events

Find healthy living activities and community events from CAHA and our partners! 

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July 27, 2024

Safe Sleep & Breastfeeding Prenatal Class

Join Next Generation Family Services for a free two-hour prenatal class to learn about safe sleep and breastfeeding. For attending the class you will receive a My Brest Friend pillow, passive milk collector and sleep sacks. One support person is welcome to attend with you. This class occurs monthly, and all dates and times are listed on the sign-up form at https://forms.gle/Vr7DMbSMqYYM7Ghu7. Please sign up to register. FREE.
July 27, 2024

Drive-Thru Mobile Food Distribution

The Greater Lansing Food Bank offers mobile food distributions throughout its seven-county service area (Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Shiawassee) on each day of the week other than Sunday. Distributions are for anyone in need of food, no identification required. Please stay in your vehicle for registration and food distribution, and food will be placed in your trunk. *Distributions may end sooner than published time if food runs out.* See entire July 2024 Distribution Schedule HERE. FREE.
July 30, 2024

Drive-Thru Mobile Food Distribution

The Greater Lansing Food Bank offers mobile food distributions throughout its seven-county service area (Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Shiawassee) on each day of the week other than Sunday. Distributions are for anyone in need of food, no identification required. Please stay in your vehicle for registration and food distribution, and food will be placed in your trunk. *Distributions may end sooner than published time if food runs out.* See entire July 2024 Distribution Schedule HERE. FREE.
July 30, 2024

Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss

Join MSU Extension's Extension Extras Parenting Hour or a free workshop that will help adults learn strategies to support young children through grief and loss. Register for this webinar - and any parenting workshop in the 2024 series - at http://bit.ly/extrasummer2024. FREE.
July 31, 2024

Drive-Thru Mobile Food Distribution

The Greater Lansing Food Bank offers mobile food distributions throughout its seven-county service area (Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Shiawassee) on each day of the week other than Sunday. Distributions are for anyone in need of food, no identification required. Please stay in your vehicle for registration and food distribution, and food will be placed in your trunk. *Distributions may end sooner than published time if food runs out.* See entire July 2024 Distribution Schedule HERE. FREE.
August 02, 2024

Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC)'s Annual Retreat

Are you a community member who is:
- A caregiver to young children OR
- Currently pregnant OR
- Pregnant within the last 18 months
AND you live in Eaton, Clinton or Ingham County?

You are invited to attend the Region 7 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC)'s Annual Retreat. **Registration for community members closes on Wednesday, July 24th.**

Please register here: https://redcap.link/R7Retreat2024. FREE.
August 06, 2024

What Children Need to Know to Start School

Join MSU Extension's Extension Extras Parenting Hour or a free workshop that will help adults learn strategies to help children when starting school. Register for this webinar - and any parenting workshop in the 2024 series - at http://bit.ly/extrasummer2024. FREE.
August 11, 2024

Safe Sleep & Breastfeeding Prenatal Class

Join Next Generation Family Services for a free two-hour prenatal class to learn about safe sleep and breastfeeding. For attending the class you will receive a My Brest Friend pillow, passive milk collector and sleep sacks. One support person is welcome to attend with you. This class occurs monthly, and all dates and times are listed on the sign-up form at https://forms.gle/Vr7DMbSMqYYM7Ghu7. Please sign up to register. FREE.
August 13, 2024

Parenting When a Family Member has a Disability

Join MSU Extension's Extension Extras Parenting Hour or a free workshop that will help adults learn parenting strategies when a family member has a disability. Register for this webinar - and any parenting workshop in the 2024 series - at http://bit.ly/extrasummer2024. FREE.
August 23, 2024

Unity in the Community

The 2024 Annual Unity in the Community - an evening of unification - is free to all Ingham County residents. Come out and enjoy BBQ, 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! Plus, learn about all the wonderful organizations in our community. Hosted by the Ingham County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. FREE.
 

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Ongoing Activities

These healthy living activities take place on a regular (weekly, monthly, etc.) basis. Also be sure to check out more Healthy Living Resources to support you on your path to better health.

Barry-Eaton Baby Café: Baby Café is a place where individuals who are breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding can meet-up, ask breastfeeding questions and receive advice from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), enjoy some free snacks, and meet other moms. Meets Tuesdays 10am-12pm at the Hastings Public Library and Wednesdays 10am-12pm at AL!VE in Charlotte. FREE.

Good Form Running Clinics: Learn to run easier, healthier, and faster. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Good Form Walking Clinics: Learn to walk light and easy. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form FREE.

Market Walk (Allen Neighborhood Center): Each summer, ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! **Market Walk 2024 season ends in September.** Call (517) 367-2468 for more information. FREE.

NAMI Connection (Peer Led Support Group): A confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Meets every other Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

NAMI Family Support Group:  For loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Meetings every other Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (on Zoom). Call 517-484-3404, email info@namilansing.org, or visit www.namilansing.org. FREE.

Return To Play Clinic: Done with your physical therapy rehabilitation but not quite back to 100%? Get an initial assessment and diagnosis by MSU Health Care experts in physical and occupational therapy. Every Monday and Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm at MSU Health Care Physical and Occupational Therapy in East Lansing. Visit MSU Health Care to register. Cost: $42.50 per session.

Sports Injury Saturday Walk-In Clinic: Saturday walk-in clinic at MSU Health Care for all adolescent, high school, and collegiate athletes with acute, non-urgent sports injuries and sports head trauma. Onsite imaging is available. Saturdays 8:00-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary, most insurances accepted.

Stretch, Strengthen, & Roll: Learn the best practices to remain injury free whether you're running, walking, biking, or skipping around town. Free clinics at Playmakers in Okemos. Sign up online at playmakers.com/good-form. FREE.

Strong Start | Healthy Start Health Workshops: Strong Start | Healthy Start hosts free workshops for expectant moms, dads, and parenting families with a child less than eighteen months old. All workshops are free and open to the community. A variety of topics are available, from yoga and journaling to family budgeting and breastfeeding. Information you can use for a healthy pregnancy and once your baby is born. In-person workshops include refreshments, giveaways, and transportation assistance. For current scheduled workshops please contact Ali at arogers@ingham.org. FREE.

Tri-County Office on Aging Evidence-Based Programs & Workshops:  The Tri-County Office on Aging provides a number of evidence-based programs and workshops to meet the needs of older adults, their families and caregivers. All programs come with fully trained staff and all materials needed for any workshops.

YMCA Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: Supportive breast cancer fitness and yoga classes for patients and survivors.
 

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR IS POWERED BY: Blue Care Network; Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties; Lansing Community College; McLaren Greater Lansing; Michigan State University; and UM Health-Sparrow