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Dialog E-Newsletter 3/15/24


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** Rocket Fizz, a New Soda and Candy Shop, Opens in Downtown East Lansing
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Rocket Fizz, 217 E. Grand River Ave. held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today (Friday, March 15).

Rocket Fizz carries more than 550 varieties of soda, 100-plus flavors of bulk taffy and candy, as well as over 1,000 other candies, including a large variety of Canadian, European and Japanese candy and snacks. The store also sells tin signs, concert flyers, posters, toys, games and novelty items.

The business is moving to the City from Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing. The owners Mike and Jody Pitsch also run a location in Grand Rapids.

“We're just happy to be here to serve the City of East Lansing, which is simply a great place to have a business,” Mike Pitsch said. “The customers and students who have come into the store have been so gracious and fantastic. Everyone is so excited about having us here, which has been really gratifying to hear.”

Rocket Fizz is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more information, visit www.rocketfizzlansing.com (https://www.rocketfizzlansing.com/) .


** Battle of the Businesses: Who Will Win?
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Community members are invited to participate in the City’s second-ever Battle of the Businesses Bracket Contest! A kickoff event will be held tonight (Friday, March 15) from 5-8 p.m. at Ann Street Plaza at the intersection of MAC and Albert avenues. Community members will have an opportunity to receive free $15 Daytime Nighttime Anytime (DNA) eGift cards while supplies last.

The Businesses Bracket Contest, which is hosted by the City’s Downtown Management Board (DMB), features downtown businesses in a lineup similar to the NCAA March Madness tournament. Rounds coincide with the NCAA’s tournament dates.

Participants must fill out their predictions online (https://widgets.commoninja.com/32084939-d87a-41ce-88c7-7360569fbc86) . Community members will then vote for their favorite downtown East Lansing businesses via polls on the @DowntownEastLansing account on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DowntownEastLansing) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/downtowneastlansing/) . The business winner from each poll will then advance to the next round.

Each bracket will be scored according to a point system. A correct round 1 matchup will be worth one point, round 2 will be worth two points and so on, with a correct finals matchup worth six points. Bracket submissions must be received by Monday, March 18 at 11:59 p.m. to be included and eligible for prizes. Winners will receive DNA eGift cards. The individual who most accurately predicts the outcome will win a $300 DNA card, second place will earn a $200 DNA card and third place will win a $100 DNA card. Learn more about the DNA eGift card program here (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2134/Downtown-eGift-Card-Program) .


** Statewide Tornado Drill Next Week
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The State of Michigan will conduct a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 1 p.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Ingham County outdoor warning sirens will be activated at this time. These sirens will NOT indicate an active emergency!

Community members are encouraged to visit the Severe Weather Awareness Week website (https://www.michigan.gov/miready/be-informed/severeweatherawareness) and consider the prompts posted there for planning ahead of an emergency situation.
The East Lansing Art Festival will take place this year on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More info to come!


** Charles Street Parking Garage Elevator Under Construction for Modernization Project
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An elevator modernization project in the Charles Street Parking Garage, 121 Charles St., started this week on the elevator at the southeast end of the parking garage near the alley. Once that one is complete, work will begin on the northwest elevator. The elevators will be worked on one at a time to minimize disruption to community members and ensure access to upper levels of the garage during the project. The stairwells will remain open during the project. Signs and barricades will be erected for public safety.

For a live look at how many parking spaces are available in downtown East Lansing parking structures, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/LiveParking (https://cityofeastlansing.com/2186/Live-Parking-Availability) .


** New Downtown Rotating Art Display Features “DOOMSCROLLING”
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Community members are invited to visit downtown East Lansing to view the latest rotating art display, featuring an exhibit by Kayla Mattes entitled “DOOMSCROLLING,” presented in partnership with the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University.

Curated by Rachel Winter, assistant curator at the MSU Broad Art Museum, DOOMSCROLLING aims to unravel society’s addiction to digital culture through the analog process of making hand-crafted weavings. These works of art humorously explore the ephemeral concepts that keep users stuck to the web, such as memes, gifs, TikTok posts, apps and the quest for information to people’s most burning, often personal questions.

“Much like the City of East Lansing works to bring vibrancy to our local community, Kayla Mattes’s work brings joy and humor to everyday life,” Winter said. “I’m excited to share Kayla’s work in this capacity. This continued collaboration with the City of East Lansing helps us to see the world in new ways and find art in unexpected places.”

The rotating art display was established by the City’s Downtown Development Authority in 2021 as an open-air public space. It includes four double-sided exhibit panels, each measuring 4’x6’, along the 400 block of Albert Avenue on the northside of the Division Street Parking Garage.

To learn more about “DOOMSCROLLING,” visit the exhibit website (https://broadmuseum.msu.edu/exhibition/kayla-mattes-doomscrolling/) .
https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx


** Now Hiring Lifeguards, Slide Operators and More!
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The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, is seeking employees for its summer season, including lifeguards, slide operators and customer service associates.

The ELFAC is expected to open on Saturday, June 1 and will remain open through Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day), with operation hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Serving an average of 45,000 visitors each summer, the ELFAC is a vibrant family fun facility.

Applicants must be 16 years old or older and be able to work at least 25 hours per week. All staff will be asked to work various shifts throughout the week, including on weekends and holidays.

Previous experience is not necessary. Hired staff will receive all necessary training in May for American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, first aid and AED certification. This is a rewarding summer job as staff members interact with the community and provide a fun and safe experience to all who visit. New hires will also be part of a team that values diversity, equity and inclusion, which is reflective of the communities ELFAC serves.

Lifeguards will earn $14.50 per hour. Slide operators and customer service associates earn $13 per hour.

To learn more and apply, please visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/jobs and search under seasonal employment.

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