AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lansing Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:10:34 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 While a great deal has changed in 30 years, much remains the same.  Back then, as a yound and spirited art director for a monthly outdoor... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/exhibition-mezzanine-michigan-wildlife-art-masters-231916 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/exhibition-mezzanine-michigan-wildlife-art-masters-231916 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Lansing, MI - Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will be celebrated  in Michigan and around the globe (http://www.unleashingideas.org).... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-s-global-entrepreneurship-week-232533 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-s-global-entrepreneurship-week-232533 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Michigan (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ingham-county-227239 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-ingham-county-227239 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 21, 2009 night three Native American Women were inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame at the 26th Annual Awards Dinner and... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-one-of-three-is-mcgowen-225461 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-one-of-three-is-mcgowen-225461 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 October 21, 2009 night three American Indian Women were inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame at the 26th Annual Awards Dinner and... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-three-of-three-is-chandler-225533 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-three-of-three-is-chandler-225533 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Wednesday night, October 21st, three American Indian Women were inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame at the 26th Annual Awards Dinner and... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-two-of-three-is-rickert-225534 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/michigan-women-s-hall-of-fame-honors-three-native-american-women-two-of-three-is-rickert-225534 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Ingham County, MI area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Ingham County,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/ingham-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ingham-county-220874 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/ingham-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-ingham-county-220874 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Ingham County Michigan area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/ingham-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ingham-county-221512 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/okemos/news/ingham-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-ingham-county-221512 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Michigan corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/find-michigan-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-michigan-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217183 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/find-michigan-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-michigan-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217183 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 MOUNT HOPE’S OPRY CHRISTMAS WEEKEND FEATURES DIAMOND RIO ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH AND RICKY SKAGGS & HIS... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/diamond-rio-and-ricky-skaggs-to-play-lansing-216826 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/diamond-rio-and-ricky-skaggs-to-play-lansing-216826 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What : Fair Warnin, a Detroit based group whose fun and upbeat music contains powerful messaging about everyday life will perform their Beyond the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/fair-warnin-concert-to-benefit-big-brothers-big-sisters-michigan-capital-region-215237 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/fair-warnin-concert-to-benefit-big-brothers-big-sisters-michigan-capital-region-215237 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Featuring former University of Michigan Head Football Coach Lloyd Carr Lansing, MI – Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region will... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/big-brothers-big-sisters-annual-dinner-celebration-214135 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/big-brothers-big-sisters-annual-dinner-celebration-214135 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI - On September 2, 2009, Ypsilanti superintendent Dr. James Hawkins described the potentially devastating local impact of the state’s... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/ypsilanti-superintendent-highlights-the-impact-of-state-budget-crisis-211036 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/ypsilanti-superintendent-highlights-the-impact-of-state-budget-crisis-211036 Schools and Libraries Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-lansing-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-lansing-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600