Events
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Jul 22
Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies (Webinar)
July 22, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar
This one-hour webinar will discuss where to find money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen.
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Aug 5
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)
August 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
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Aug 6
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session
August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.
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Aug 9
The Bee Urban Growers Project Field Day
August 9, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU - Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI), 16745 Lamphere, Detroit MI 48219
Free family friendly event for urban farmers and gardeners interested in learning more about native pollinators! Event includes activities, educational resources, and talks by invited speakers.
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Aug 12
Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025
August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825
This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.
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Aug 12
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)
August 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
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Aug 13
Local Approach to Discussion-Based Disaster Exercises and Readiness (LADDER) Training
August 13, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Upper Peninsula Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) 815 South State Hwy M553, Gwinn, MI 49841
Join us for a disaster exercise! Teams will navigate the chaos and creatively solve assignments. At the conclusion we will discuss our own emergency operations plan in relation to community readiness for animal needs.
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Aug 19
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)
August 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
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Aug 21
Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices
August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.
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Aug 21
Avoiding Predatory Lending in Housing and Other Loans
August 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Recognize predatory lending tactics before they affect you.
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Sep 3
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Washtenaw County
September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 4
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oakland County
September 4, 2025 – November 13, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 8
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oceana County
September 8, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 9
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Alpena County
September 9, 2025 – November 11, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 9
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Newaygo County
September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 10
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: St. Clair County
September 10, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 11
Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series
September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. Zoom
Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.
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Sep 16
Financial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - September 16, 2025
September 16, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom
Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money and stress if and when a disaster strikes.
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Sep 16
How Much Home Can You Afford?
September 16, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom webinar
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.
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Sep 17
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session
September 17, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Macomb County Extension, 21885 Dunham Rd., Verkuilen Building #12, Clinton Twp., MI 48089
Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.