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Lansing
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors gathered at Woldumar Nature Center on Sunday to celebrate 45 years of preserving the Moon Cabin, a historic structure built in the 1860s that was moved in the 1980s to avoid demolition+ The celebration underscored the cabin’s role in teaching locals about Michigan history and environmental practices. FOX 47
- ➤ On Sunday, over 70 neighbors ran a 5k called Run to Recovery at Lansing Shuffle to raise funds for local groups—Loaves and Fishes homeless shelter and Endeavor House, a transitional housing program. Stephen McCorry, who organized the event based on his personal experience with addiction, said he hopes the annual fundraiser will continue to support recovery services. FOX 47
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Great Harvest Bakery & Café opened on Thursday, September 25 on Washington Avenue in downtown Lansing, taking over the former Z!Eats spot and offering fresh baked goods and local favorites. WJIM AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On September 22, 2025, Gary Fairfax showcased his domed home in Delta Township known as the House of the Future to reveal his unique collection—featuring prints from fantasy artist Frazetta, Disney memorabilia, and unusual decor like a raptor display and castle doors. Lansing State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR launches Deer Drop-In Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second Monday through December to thank local hunters in Lansing—offering free patches, stickers and field-dressing gloves and a chance to talk with officers without needing to present a harvested deer. WJIM AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Sean McCann has introduced a bill that will add water bottles to Michigan’s bottle deposit law, which now covers only soda and beer containers. If passed in 2026, the law will grant a 10¢ refund on water bottles—retailers say the change may bring logistical challenges. WJIM AM
- ➤ Michigan crews are flushing fire hydrants to clear sediment and help maintain water pressure+ East Lansing will start its work on October 6 and residents are asked to skip laundry until the water clears. WJIM AM
- ➤ Michigan law requires drivers to stay in the right lane on roads with two lanes unless passing — and those who slow traffic by staying in the left lane risk a civil infraction. WJIM AM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Gary Fairfax gave the State Journal a tour inside his unique domed home in Delta Township—known as the Home of the Future. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State’s ice hockey team will start its fourth season under head coach Adam Nightingale on October 3 with an exhibition game against Windsor at 6 p.m. The team, which includes many new CHL players, will test its teamwork—an early measure of its potential this season. The State News
- ➤ Michigan State's women's volleyball team hosted Michigan Saturday night at the Breslin Center and swept the Wolverines in three sets to earn their first Big Ten win – coach Kristen Kelsay also got her first conference win. The Spartans will look to secure a second Big Ten win when they travel to face Northwestern on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. The State News
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Rio Da Yung OG Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — Tickets from $67 — Experience an evening of live music with Rio Da Yung OG in Lansing.
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Board Game Night at The Gaming Cantina
1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free gaming — Enjoy an evening of in-person board gaming and networking with fellow gamers.
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Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the music of Avatar in a captivating concert performance.
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Extremity Adjusting Workshop
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Comfort Inn Lansing West — $0 for members, $289 for non-members — Enhance your skills in extremity adjustments for effective patient care.
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Friday Karaoke
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a night of singing, socializing, and delicious ramen at a beloved local venue.
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Apple Butter Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Fenner Nature Center — Fundraiser for Fenner Conservancy — Celebrate fall with apple butter, local food, music, and hands-on activities.
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