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City Manager Ted Staton highlights the City's popular summer community events program (updated 7-27-10). This blog is updated Tuesdays and Fridays [View Archives]

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre will bring “Peter Pan” to the stage on July 30-31 and Aug. 6-7.

Link to information on the Aug. 3 Primary Election including voter resources, sample ballots, voting locations and much more.

CSX Corporation will close Harrison Road to one lane between N. Crescent and Service roads Aug. 2-11 to replace the railroad crossing at Harrison Road. There are two suggested detour routes.

During Tuesday's Council meeting, an amendment to ordinance 1240 was presented by CADDIS Development Group. Click here to download updated City Council packet (see end of packet).

July 1 marks the beginning of Prime Time’s annual membership. Members will have access to over 100 unique programs and activities specifically designed for individuals age 55 and better at a reduced rate.

One Book, One Community is sponsoring a photo contest to capture an array of images inspired by the themes presented in “Zeitoun.” The grand prize winner will receive an iPad.

Check out July programs and events taking place at the East Lansing Public Library.

The Family Aquatic Center officially opened its doors for the 2010 summer season on Friday, June 4. The 2010 season will run through Sept. 6.

Harrison Avenue will be under construction between Shaw Lane and Kalamazoo Street through Aug. 20. Please note that northbound and southbound Harrison Road traffic will be shifted to the west side of the median island for the duration of the project.

Link to updated construction info in the City of East Lansing.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with the City of East Lansing, has begun work on the Saginaw Pathways Project.

Registration is now open for the Summer 2010 Kids Camp, available June 16-Sept. 1. Click here to download the Kids Camp brochure.

Residents can dispose of yard waste curbside through Nov. 29.

Acclaimed author Dave Eggers’ Zeitoun has been announced as the 2010 One Book, One Community selection by the City of East Lansing and MSU.

Community members are invited to the 2010 Summer Splash, a poolside celebration that will come alive at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center on Wednesday, July 28.

The Moonlight Film Festival presents the original "Superman" (PG) movie on Thursday, July 29 at 9:30 p.m. in Valley Court Park. Catch a live musical performance with Jack Kohler one hour prior to the film. It's free.

The City of East Lansing will celebrate the 27th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Patriarche Park. Families are encouraged to attend this fun, safety-related event.

In an effort to make refuse bags and yard waste bags/stickers more readily available to East Lansing residents, the City has expanded the locations where these items can be purchased.

The Summer Concert Series features live music on Friday and Saturday nights in downtown East Lansing. Check out Gregy Nagy on July 30 and Gift or Creatures with Doug Mains on July 31.

Hometown Housing Partnership has secured funding to build two new income-qualified homes on Wolf Court. An open house will be held Wednesday, July 28 for interested buyers.

(SCENE) Metrospace is currently accepting submissions from all community member for a late summer exhibit titled "PROFILE PICS.” Yes, think Facebook®

The roots, rhythms and richness of music, dance, arts and culture from across America and around the world come to downtown East Lansing for the Great Lakes Folk Festival, Aug. 13-15.

The East Lansing Farmer’s Market, robust with a diverse selection of fresh, farm-grown Michigan produce and products, is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Valley Court Park.

Due to a reduction in staff, the 54-B District Court Clerk’s Office will be closed from noon-1 p.m. during the months of July and August, 2010.

The Arts Commission will present painter Carolyn Texera in its latest exhibit, “Oil Paintings by Carolyn Texera,” July 10-Aug. 3 at the E.L. Hannah Community Center. Learn more.

(SCENE) Metrospace will unveil “The Detroit/East Lansing Conglomerate: An Exhibition Devoted to Assemblage and Other 3D Art” at a public opening on Friday, July 9.

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