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East Lansing At A Glance
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City Manager's Blog - City Manager Ted Staton publishes periodic Web logs. See his most recent blog, "Carpetbaggers vs. Invested Decision-makers…" (updated 5-5-08). View archives.

New! Summer '08 Activity Guide
homepage - Take a look at the variety of aquatics, arts, dance, enrichment, fitness, youth classes and camps offered to community members of all ages this summer with the latest Activity Guide.

City Center II Project - The City of East Lansing is currently reviewing plans for City Center II. It is a proposed mixed-use project including residential units, retail, restaurants, office space, public exhibition areas and a parking structure.

A list of scheduled public meetings can be found here.

2008 Emerging Leaders Program - The Emerging Leaders Program, a 10-week course in civic engagement, is designed to cultivate tomorrow's leaders today. Registration is open for Fall 2008. To request an application packet, please e-mail mmckenn@cityofeastlansing.com.

2008 Cedar Fest Information - ELPD and MSU have established a $20,000 reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals who committed criminal acts during Cedar Fest.

A list of individuals who have been arrested and arraigned can be viewed as well as a place to share tips, photos and/or footage.

Request for Quotes: Graphic Design - The City of East Lansing has released a RFQ for graphic design services. Click here to download the RFQ.

East Lansing, Lansing Police Join Forces to Raise Funds for PAL - The ELPD and LPD are joining forces to raise money for kids in their communities. The first joint Police Athletic League (PAL) Golf Outing will take place on June 11 at Eldorado Golf Course. Click here to download sponsor information and a registration form.

ELROW Food Drive to Benefit Haven House - The annual East Lansing Reducing Our Waste (ELROW) food drive began this week. Residents can either place non-perishable food items in curbside recycling bins or drop off food items at City Hall, Public Library or DPW through May 9.

Mid-Michigan Regional Cost Comparison - This analysis provides a comparison of the costs associated with residing in various municipalities in the mid-Michigan area.

City Of East Lansing Web Policy Accuracy Statement - Click above to read the City's Web Information Accuracy Policy and Web Policy.

 Public Information 
New “Home in East Lansing” Site is Live - A brand new “Home in East Lansing” Web site, created by the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and City of East Lansing, is now available. Click above to learn more. Visit homeineastlansing.com

Rental License Moratorium Around Avondale Square Project - City Council passed an 18 month rental license moratorium (effective Nov. 20) for the area surrounding the Avondale Square Project. During the moratorium staff will review tools to stabilize the neighborhood and encourage home ownership. View map.

Hold on to Your Home - To find help in preventing the foreclosure of your home call 211 or visit www.holdontoyourhome.org.

Big Picture - Comprehensive Plan for Our Future - Following five years of extensive research, community surveying and goal setting, the East Lansing Comprehensive Plan Team has rolled out the newly adopted Big Picture Comprehensive Plan for our Future. Click above to learn more.

Sign up now for the East Village & Curbside Journal Newsletters - Receive up-to-date information regarding the East Village Project, recycling, special collections and more delivered right to you via e-mail. Check out the Newsletter Archive.

 Mission Statement 
- Quality Services for a Quality Community.

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 Around Town 
(SCENE) Metrospace Features 3D/4D Art
RightContent - Stop by (SCENE) Metrospace today to view its latest exhibit: "3D/4D Shapes in Time." The exhibit, displayed May 2 - June 15, features three-dimensional and four-dimensional works of art. To learn more visit www.scenemetrospace.com.

East Lansing Art Festival
RightContent - Artist exhibitors, live performances, family art activites and an international-style food court will decorate downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 17 & 18 as part of the East Lansing Art Festival. Visit www.elartfest.com.

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  • Children's Activity Area

  • MSU to Sponsor Cool U

  • Enrollment for Kids Camp is Now Open - Submit your pre-enrollment/deposit form with a $25 deposit today to reserve your child's spot in the popular Kids Camp, offered at the Bailey Community Center and Spartan Village. Learn more.

    Camp-tacular Camps - Enroll today for this summer’s Camp-tacular Camps offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center!

    Enjoy Virtual Art Tour - The East Lansing Arts Commission has unveiled a new online Virtual Art Tour that connects the world to East Lansing’s vast public art collection. Created by Cheeney Media Concepts2, the virtual tour features close-up and 360-degree views of the public art found throughout the community. Visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/publicart.

    Public Art Gallery Showcases Photovoice Project - The East Lansing Public Art Gallery presents a photo essay exhibit entitled "Photovoice," May 4-June 5, at the E.L. Hannah Community Center. By putting the camera in the hands of MSU students and community members, participants expressed feelings of the community they live in through the images they captured. Learn more.

    One Book, One Community Announces 2008 Selection - One Book, One Community has announced its 2008 book selection, “They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky,” by co-authors Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng and Benjamin Ajak. Meet one of the authors, Benjamin Ajak, as he kicks off the month-long One Book program on Aug. 20. Visit www.onebook.msu.edu.

    May Happenings at the East Lansing Public Library - Check out May events, programs, book groups and more at the East Lansing Public Library.

    Public Events Calendar for E.L. Hannah Community Center - Click above to learn about the events taking place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

    May Happenings at Prime Time - Prime Time, located inside the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, offers a number of special monthly events and programs to the 55+ community in the mid-Michigan region.

     This Week in the City 
    May 5 Seniors' Commission - Meeting, 1:30 p.m. - E. L. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd.

    May 5 Cable and Telecommunications Commission - Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Court Room 2, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.

    May 6 Downtown Management Board - Meeting, 8 a.m. - Bistro 43 @ Marriott Hotel, 300 M.A.C.

    May 6 City Council Meeting - Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Courtroom 2, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.

    May 7 Zoning Board of Appeals - Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Courtroom 1, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.

    May 7 Human Relations Commission - Meeting, 7 p.m. - Conference Room A, 2nd floor City Hall, 410 Abbot Rd.

    May 8 Historic District Commission - Meeting canceled.

     East Lansing Public Schools 
    East Lansing Public Schools - website

    ELHS Ranks Among Top Public Schools in the Nation - A recent U.S. News and World Report study places East Lansing High School among the top 3 percent of public schools in the nation.

     Government Links 
    State of Michigan - www.michigan.gov

    Ingham County - www.ingham.org

    Clinton County - www.clinton-county.org

     
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