Events

Thursday September 24, 2009
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Want to learn firsthand how to start Smart Commute  in your community? 

Join seasoned Smart Commute coordinators a free information session to learn tricks of the trade!

The session will take place at the Michigan Fitness Foundation office in Lansing, MI.

Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Come learn about and celebrate the Lansing Complete Streets Ordinance and what happens next, and donate to the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council. Mid-MEAC has played a lead role in forming the Lansing Walking & Bicycling Task Force and continues to provide the majority of the staffing for the task force. As a community supported non-profit organization, Mid-MEAC needs your support. This event is hosted by task force member and local activist Rory Neuner, at her home at 907 Britten in Lansing.

Saturday October 3, 2009
Start: 12:00 am

Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #7 - Hawk Island Park Walk

In partnership with Ingham County Parks and Touch-A-Truck Day Event.
http://www.ingham.org/PK/HI/himain.htm

Sunday October 11, 2009
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Help clean up the river from 11am-1pm. Lunch will be served at 1pm at Impression 5 Science Center. Following lunch, Impression 5 will host a "Go Green" Environmental Education Fair with activities and demonstrations for the whole family. For additional details, visit www.impression5.org/mos/view/Volunteer/Volunteer/AdoptARiver or contact Erik Larson at (517) 485-8116, ext. 43.

Why Smart Commute?

Get Healthy: Burn calories, tone your muscles, and increase your overall fitness level as you walk or bicycle throughout the day.

Save Money: Fuel costs, automobile maintenance, and parking fees make car ownership the second largest household expense.

Be Green: Help make your community a greener place by reducing car trips, the single largest source of air pollution.