Community Calendar

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

Can't Stop Eating?
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW (CEA-HOW) is a 12-Step fellowship for anyone suffering from compulsive eating, anorexia, and bulimia. We are a fellowship of individuals who share your problem and offer support. Come meet others who have found a working solution. Come to a meeting and start finding hope! In CEA-HOW membership is anonymous. There are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Local in person and virtual meeting held in Dewitt, Michigan every Tuesday at 5:30pm. For other meetings and more information visit www.ceahow.org.

Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14963616

Adult
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of Bingo and win fun prizes. We supply everything needed including light snacks. No registration required.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15433919

Ages 12+
Too chilly to fish? Learn to tie flies for the summer with the Red Cedar Fly Fishers at these two workshops! Feel free to attend one or both. Class will go over the tools, materials, and techniques to tie 2 to 3 different fishing flies per workshop, for Trout, Bluegill, or Bass. All materials and instruction provided by members of the Red Cedar Fly Fishers.
Feel free to attend one or both of these workshops--Registration required for EACH workshop.

Ages 5+
Learn about an amazing person from history you've maybe never heard of and create something inspired by them! This month is Esther Howland, who popularized Valentine's Day cards in the U.S.! Then we’ll make our own handmade cards.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15043628

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

Join us for a hands-on art adventure where creativity knows no limits. Explore painting in a whole new way-using balloons, potato mashers, and other surprising objects to create your masterpiece!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15434042

Can't Stop Eating?
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW (CEA-HOW) is a 12-Step fellowship for anyone suffering from compulsive eating, anorexia, and bulimia. We are a fellowship of individuals who share your problem and offer support. Come meet others who have found a working solution. Come to a meeting and start finding hope! In CEA-HOW membership is anonymous. There are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Local in person and virtual meeting held in Dewitt, Michigan every Tuesday at 5:30pm. For other meetings and more information visit www.ceahow.org.

Hey Battle teams! Let’s eat a pizza dinner, talk Battle books, create your team gear and more! We’ll have food and drink, materials to make Team posters, buttons, and more! Prepare for battle and get a better understanding of the books with book-themed activities, plus battle tips and tricks. Must be a registered BotB participant to attend!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15499181