Events
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Apr 18
2024 April MCP Webinar: Overlay Zones for the Lay Planner
April 18, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
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Apr 22
Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning
April 22, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.
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Apr 23
Building a Foundation for Attainable Housing
April 23, 2024 10:00AM – 3:00PM Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, MI 49064
MSU Extension, in partnership with Region J Housing Partnership, is offering a training to help local government officials and staff explore tools to meet their housing goals.
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May 5
Hanami Spring Picnic 2024
May 5, 2024 11:00AM – 3:00PM 28115 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI 48377
Hanami Spring Picnic is a celebration of the blossoming of the farms ornamental cherry trees, spring, and Japanese culture.
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May 7
2024 Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour
May 7, 2024 – May 8, 2024 Hagerty Center, 715 E Front St, Traverse City
Recognizing the importance and value of agritourism to the state of Michigan, MSU Extension and its partners are excited to announce the inaugural Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour on May 7-8, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan.
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May 7
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities May 7 2024
May 7, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 6-8pm Central Time Memorial Building, 213 S Marquette St., Ironwood, MI 49938
This 2-hour program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
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May 8
Cooking for Crowds - 08May2024 (Zoom Webinar)
May 8, 2024 2:00PM – 4:30PM Zoom Webinar
Cooking for Crowds is an food safety training for community volunteers who handle food for food fundraisers, recognition events, and bereavement meals.
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May 9
Fiscally Ready Communities: Managing Internal Controls
May 9, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM
This training will include a deep dive into internal controls. It will cover what internal controls are, why you need them, how they help your community, how to implement them, and where to start.
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May 10
How Much Home Can You Afford?
May 10, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 30-minute lunch and learn event.
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May 14
Sustainability Speakers Series: Sustainable Tourism Strategies
May 14, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Join our Sustainability Series for a diverse lineup of sessions addressing critical sustainability and environmental topics.