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Little Local Joys

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East Lansing Info (ELi) is sharing stories of what is helping our readers feel more positive during the pandemic. Share with us your “little local joy” and we will have an editor work with you to bring your story!

Arts & Cultures

Little Local Joys: Modern Meets Medieval in Basement Build

By Ann Kammerer | May 21, 2020

In our continuing series on small joys during the stay-at-home orders, we bring you the story of one teenager’s basement quest to build a pipe organ from scratch.

Little Joys

Little Local Joys: Silly Walks Zone

By Ann Kammerer | April 29, 2020

Kit Carlson describes herself as “a total Monty Python fan” and someone in need of a little fun. Who isn’t?

Ann About Town

Ann About Town: Harvest Boxes and Family Meals from Red Haven

By Ann Nichols | April 21, 2020

In her latest column, Ann Nichols explores the cooking options enabled by one farm-to-table restaurant’s inventive approach.

COVID-19

Little Local Joys: The Migrating Birds

By Ann Kammerer | April 15, 2020

“We’re just stepping back and listening, and hearing the sounds of spring.”

Arts & Cultures

Little Local Joys: The Ephemerals in Bloom

By Ann Kammerer | April 10, 2020

“All that’s been perfected over a billion years is right in your own backyard,” says Peter Carrington, the curator of Beal Garden.

COVID-19

Playmakers Hosting a Space Race This Saturday

By Mark Meyer Mark Meyer | April 8, 2020

This Saturday, Playmakers’ race participants will spread out to run, walk, and roll worldwide at three different distances.

Arts & Cultures

Drop-In on Blue Owl’s Mic Drop Tonight – Digitally!

By Sarah Spohn | April 8, 2020

Good news: you can continue to enjoy the work of local artists who gather around Blue Owl Coffee’s open mic night. And if you are an artist, you can join in.

Little Joys

Little Local Joys: Look Through Any Window

By Ann Kammerer | April 2, 2020

The latest in the Little Local Joys series – stories shared by ELi readers and contributors about little things and positive moments that bring us joy and hope during the coronavirus outbreak.

Little Joys

Little Local Joys: Uniting with Light

By Ann Kammerer | April 1, 2020

For our continuing “Little Local Joys” series, ELi’s Ann Kammerer spoke with East Lansing resident Nancy Cuddeback about the movement to honor medical professionals with candles tonight.

Arts & Cultures

A Little Joy from Afar: A Note from the Family of Charlie Kang

By Yuni Yi | March 31, 2020

Last week’s “Ann About Town” column on Charlie Kang’s brought a heartwarming letter from Mr. Kang’s daughter, Yuni Yi. We share her note with you.

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  1Downtown Management Board at 2:00 pm
City Council at 7:00 pm
2Human Rights Commission at 7:00 pm
3Building Authority at 3:00 pm
4MSUFCU Artist in Residence David Stryker Performance at 8:00 pm
Trivia with the ELi Team at 8:00 pm
Come and Play East Lansing Trivia on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/96650218116
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7Study Committee for Independent Police Oversight Commission at 6:00 pm
8ELPS Gift Card Drop Off from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
ELPS is collecting gift cards to local businesses to distribute to families in need.
Whitehills Elementary City Council at 7:00 pm
9ELPS Gift Card Drop Off from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
ELPS is collecting gift cards to local businesses to distribute to families in need.
Whitehills Elementary ELPS Academic and Technology Committee at 9:00 am
Planning Commission Special Work Session at 7:00 pm
10ELPS Gift Card Drop Off from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
ELPS is collecting gift cards to local businesses to distribute to families in need.
ELHS, enter near tennis courts Historic District Commission Meeting and Public Hearing at 7:00 pm
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14Study Committee for Independent Police Oversight Commission at 6:00 pm
ELPS School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
15Board of Review at 4:00 pm
City Council at 7:00 pm
16Library Board of Trustees Meeting at 4:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission at 7:00 pm
17EL-Meridian Water/Sewer Authority at 7:30 am
Arts Commission at 5:30 pm
18The Coffeehouse at All Saints from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm
The Coffeehouse is a monthly (online for now) showcase of Michigan talent....music and spoken word. Performers have 15 min sets. Holiday theme this month!
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/TheCoffeehouseAtAllSaints
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21ELPS Policy Committee at 4:00 pm
Burcham Hills Festival of Lights from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Burcham Hills is sharing the joy of the holidays in a safe and engaging way by presenting its first drive-thru Burcham Hills Festival of Lights.
Burcham Hills (reservation in advance needed) Commission on the Environment at 6:30 pm
22Burcham Hills Festival of Lights from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Burcham Hills is sharing the joy of the holidays in a safe and engaging way by presenting its first drive-thru Burcham Hills Festival of Lights
Burcham Hills (advance reservation needed)
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28Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report at 6:00 pm
Public Hearing on HUD Grants
29 30ELi Telethon at 12:00 am
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