Good morning, Lansing.

Lansing will host its eighth annual 517 Day celebration downtown this Saturday.

The event will feature local makers, live music, art, and food along S. Washington Square, Capitol Ave, and the riverfront — a full-day festival showcasing Lansing’s unique community.

Today, the McLaren Greater Lansing Healthwise Physician Lecture Series at 3101 Discovery Drive hosts a talk on treating heart valve disease by Dr. Majid Mughal from 6 to 7 p.m.—Children Trust Michigan will also hold its 23rd Annual Pam Posthumus Signature Auction at Michigan State University’s Breslin Student Event Center starting at 5 p.m.—both events are open to the public.

Lansing police responded to a call on May 12th about a non-breathing infant in the 200 block of Dunlap Street — the child was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead with no signs of foul play.

A new NAEP report shows that Michigan students lag in fourth-grade reading and eighth-grade math—Michigan ranked 44th in reading and 31st in math from 2024.

The report also places the state among the bottom 10 for learning loss.

State agencies have agreed on a Joint Strategic Plan to gather lab data from Great Lakes fish research to help keep the $5.5 billion Michigan fishery afloat—this plan will offer a clear picture of local fish stocks—and guide future management steps.

Lansing has many empty storefronts as a dozen Rite Aid stores remain vacant after national cutbacks, with U of M Sparrow planning to remodel the one on Michigan Avenue near the hospital.

Experts say converting these spaces for multiple small businesses could revive the local retail scene (11 stores remain vacant).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2205 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living amenities and experience top-rated care services.

MATS Annual Clinical Symposium

7 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center — Registrations start at $22.50 — A full day of professional development for athletic trainers and sports professionals.