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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ferguson Park in Okemos offers nature walks, fishing, and kayaking along the Red Cedar River with a canoe launch, playground, and picnic area. The park is next to the Sumbal Preserve — a rugged trail through dense forests and wetlands where rare plants and local wildlife can be seen. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Everett High School's gymnasium will host a Celebration of Life memorial for longtime basketball coach Johnny Jones on May 10 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Jones led the school teams to state championships in the early 2000s and passed away earlier this week at age 75. Stacks 92.1
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 62nd Annual East Lansing Art Festival will be held May 17 and 18 downtown with booths set up on M.A.C. Avenue and displays along Albert Avenue and Ann Street Plaza. Live music, artist demonstrations, and food vendors — with details on times and locations available online — will give visitors a full weekend of art and culture. City of East Lansing
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erica Wehrwein, a Michigan State University professor, was given the President’s Distinguished Teaching Award on March 26 when university leaders visited her class. She earned the honor for creative teaching that connects classroom lessons with real career skills (using hands-on projects and discussions) to help students succeed. Michigan State University Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to a Town Hall on May 7 at 6 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road + to ask questions about the preliminary FY2026 budget, tax rate and proposed deficit reduction plan. City Council will hold public hearings on the budget on May 13 + vote on it on May 27. City of East Lansing
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Hack's Key Shop building in downtown was demolished on April 28 — its site will be used for a parking structure in the New Vision skyscraper project across Grand Avenue, with caisson installation beginning within a month. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mason senior Tori Lator helped the Bulldogs win their home invitational on April 25 by winning the 200 and high jump and running on the 400 and 800 relays. She set the 100 school record last May and now aims to break the 200 record and qualify for state events at regionals. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State fired athletic director Alan Haller on Thursday, which triggered a clause in coach Jonathan Smith’s contract that cuts his buyout in half if he takes another job. Under the new terms, if another school hires him before Dec. 1, he will owe MSU $3 million, with lower penalties for later departures as outlined in his contract. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Former Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller—a Lansing native and former Spartan athlete—issued a farewell letter on May 2 thanking the community and noting his departure on May 11. A national search for his replacement is underway as Haller reflects on his 3½ years leading the athletic department. Lansing State Journal
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Worldwide Tesla Light Show
12:30-1:30 a.m. — 2025 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI — Free entry — Experience a dazzling display of lights and technology that will leave you in awe.
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Rock Lansing 5K
1-3 p.m. — Lansing River Trail — Entry fee required — Enjoy a scenic, flat race while taking in views of the Grand River.
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POWERFACE Reunion Concert
6-11:30 p.m. — The Studio at 414 — All ages welcome — Rock out with Lansing's legendary metal masters POWERFACE and special guests Wizardbane, Chance We Take, and Royal Scene.
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Girls on the Run Mid Michigan 5K
11 AM – 3 PM — MSU Archives — Registration required — Celebrate empowerment, confidence, and community at this inclusive Spring 5K event.
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Ignite Your Leadership Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Lansing — Course fee applicable — Enhance your leadership skills and empower your team to achieve success.
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Live Music on the Patio with Mark Collins
7-9 p.m. — Pins & Pints — Free entry — Enjoy local artists under the lights on a brand new patio while savoring great food and drink specials.
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Miles for Moms 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Hawk Island Park — Fundraiser for Hannah's House — Participate in a 5K for a great cause supporting homeless pregnant women and their infants.
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May Real Estate Investor Meetup
6-8 p.m. — Achieve Real Estate Headquarters — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate investors and learn from industry experts.
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Lansing Match Play Championship
May 31 - June 1 — Groesbeck Golf Course — Entry fee required — Compete in a two-day individual match play tournament with multiple divisions.
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Father’s Day Pottery Painting
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Playing Picasso — $45 per piece — Create a special pottery frame to celebrate Dad while enjoying a fun morning of art and snacks.
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