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Dialog E-Newsletter 4/12/24


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** East Lansing Public Library Books, Bites & Bids TONIGHT!
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The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) closed at noon today in preparation for tonight's Books, Bites & Bids fundraiser. The annual event is held each year during National Library Week. This year's theme is "Ready, Set, Library!", which promotes the idea that local libraries provide an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

Community members who attend Books, Bites & Bids will enjoy a silent auction, appetizers, beer and wine as well as other activities. This year the fundraiser is co-hosted by the Friends of the East Lansing Public Library. The event runs from 5:30-8 p.m. at the ELPL, 950 Abbot Road. Tickets are $35 each or $70 for a couple or family. Buy tickets online (https://www.elpl.org/blogs/post/books-bites-bids-2024/) .


** Human Rights Commission Coffee & Conversation
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The City of East Lansing’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host a discussion about voting rights on Sunday, April 14 from 1-3 p.m. at Moka & Co., 565 E. Grand River Ave. The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inclusion. This month's topic is Voting Rights.


** East Lansing Farmers Market Seeks 2024 Vendors, Advisory Committee Members
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The East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) is accepting applications for vendors for this year's market, which will begin on Sunday, June 2 and run through Sunday, Oct. 27 at Valley Court Park. The ELFM is a 100% homegrown market, meaning vendors either grow their own produce or make their own products. The vendor guidelines and application are available online (https://cityofeastlansing.com/357/Vendor-Application) .

The ELFM is also seeking two applicants for its advisory committee. The East Lansing Farmers Market Advisory Committee advises the market manager and makes recommendations on vendor selection with an eye toward diversity and inclusivity.


** City Seeks Applicants for 2024 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program
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The City of East Lansing is currently accepting applications for its 2024-25 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program, a civic engagement course designed to support today’s emerging leaders.

Participants will attend seven sessions from September 2024 through April 2025 and spend additional time on projects, assignments and discussion groups. Courses will be taught by a range of local business, community and government leaders at a variety of locations throughout East Lansing. Many past graduates have gone on to serve as active members of neighborhood associations, City boards and commissions and even elected public office, including the East Lansing City Council.

The application and more information are available online at www.cityofeastlansing.com/emergingleaders. Applications must be submitted by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for consideration.


** City Hosts First Annual Canopy Champions Challenge
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The first ever Canopy Champions Challenge will celebrate East Lansing’s unsung heroes: trees in private yards. Every yard tree beautifies neighborhoods, cools streets, provides habitats for wildlife and even manages stormwater runoff. Community members can learn more and nominate their favorite neighborhood tree www.cityofeastlansing.com/canopychamp (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2434/Canopy-Champions-Challenge) by Friday, April 19.

The winning tree will be chosen by City staff and announced on Arbor Day (Friday, April 26).


** Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll to Result in Some Street Closures on April 20
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Community members are advised that the Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll will bring 4,500 people to the streets of East Lansing on Saturday, April 20. This will result in some lane closures on East Lansing streets from approximately 7 a.m.-noon.

The following streets will see lane closures: Harrison Road, Michigan Avenue, Grand River Avenue and Bogue Street (see map for exact route).

Signage will be in place to direct traffic, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Officers with the East Lansing Police Department and Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety will be onsite to assist with traffic control and race safety.

This is the fifth anniversary of the race, which serves as a fundraiser for charities selected by the Izzo family. Learn more at www.izzolegacy.com (http://www.izzolegacy.com/) .


** CELEBRATING EARTH DAY ALL MONTH LONG

Recycle Rama Returns to Greater Lansing on April 20
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Community members are invited to participate in this year's Recycle Rama, to be held in the parking lot of the Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All vehicles will enter from northbound Cedar Street and exit onto Jolly Road to manage the flow of traffic. learn more about what will be accepted, any charges and how to volunteer at www.cityofeastlansing.com/elrama.


** Extra Curbside Recycling for Earth Day
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The City will offer a bonus recycling day in honor of Earth Day this year. Place recycling bins at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22 to take advantage.


** Regular Yard Waste Collection
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Regular collection of yard waste begins on Monday, April 15. Community members should remember to use a yard waste sticker, request advanced collection online (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/FormCenter/Public-Works-6/Yard-Waste-Bulk-Item-Collection-Request-46) and place yard waste at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on Monday mornings. Learn more at www.cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/347/Yard-Waste-Collection) .


** Deadline for Filing City Income Tax is April 30
City Now Accepting Tax Payments Online
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Taxpayers are reminded that the deadline for filing 2023 City income tax returns is Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Community members can now make online payments for taxes owed to the City. Visit michigan-east-lansing.insourcetax.com (https://michigan-east-lansing.insourcetax.com/#/) to make an online tax payment.


** Comprehensive Plan Updates
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Dream Play Build, a community engagement workshop related to the City's Comprehensive Plan Update, was held last night (Thursday, April 11). John Kamp and James Rojas, who authored a book of the same name (https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781642831498) , facilitated the interactive meeting to help East Lansing community members find ways to build common ground around shared values.

The next community event will be a brown-bag lunch meeting on Thursday, May 9 with Dr. Rex Lamore from Michigan State University's Center for Community and Economic Development. More information to come!
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!
https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx


** City Seeks Election Inspectors, Offers Pay Increase
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Community members with an interest in fulfilling their civic duty as an East Lansing election inspector are needed for the May 7 special school bond election as well as the state primary election in August and the November general election.

Inspectors must be registered to vote in the state of Michigan--although not necessarily in the City of East Lansing--or they must be a student aged 16-17.

Election workers will now earn $20 per hour including during required training. Precinct chairs and co-chairs earn $25 per hour.

Fill out the online application to become an election inspector here (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/FormCenter/City-Clerk-4/Election-Inspector-Application-80) . Those who have previously served do not need to reapply, but they should email cityclerk@cityofeastlansing.com (mailto:cityclerk@cityofeastlansing.com) to indicate their interest and availability in serving once again.

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