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Dialog E-Newsletter 12/1/23


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** Save the Date to Celebrate Winter Fest Next Weekend
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East Lansing’s Winter Fest will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.

Community members are invited to attend the popular annual event to celebrate all things winter. The event is free and will include entertainment, craft activities and a Winter Farmers Market. Activities will be held both indoors and out.

Specific activities planned for this year’s event will include ice carving, outdoor fire pits with s’mores for roasting and food trucks from Tantay Peruvian Cuisine and Taqueria Monarca outside. Inside, there will be an indoor bounce house, indoor Nerf games, a photo booth, concessions, crafts/activities and informational tables provided by the East Lansing Public Library, East Lansing Planning Department, East Lansing Police Department and East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts.

Live performances will include the School of Rock East Lansing House Band from 11-11:45 a.m., Ventriloquist Richard Paul at noon and The Dangling Participles performing folk, American and Latin jazz and blues from 1-2 p.m.

The Winter Farmers Market will be held on the first floor of ELHCC and will feature items such as beeswax candles, body care items, rustic décor and crafts, holiday-themed wreaths, jewelry, dog snacks, maple syrups, barbecue sauces, local honey, hummus, coffee, organic beef, jams, jellies, cheesecakes and baked goods including gluten free, dairy free and vegan products.

Learn more at www.cityofeastlansing.com/winterfest.


** East Lansing Public Art Gallery Welcomes Community Photo Contest Winners
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The East Lansing Public Art Gallery will highlight the 14 Community Photo Contest winners in an exhibit running Dec. 3-28. An opening reception with light refreshments is scheduled from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

The East Lansing Public Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. Admission to the gallery is free.

Learn more about the Community Photo Contest winners and see their photos here. (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1981)


** Transportation Commission to Hold Public Hearing for Hagadorn Road Improvements Project
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The East Lansing Transportation Commission will host a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, Room 235. The topic of discussion will be the Hagadorn Road Improvements project, which is currently in design. The highlighted areas on the above map show where milling and resurfacing work is being done. As part of the project, a proposed bike lane reconfiguration will restripe the roadway from two travel lanes in each direction to one travel lane and one bike lane in each direction with a center two-way left turn lane. This process is known as a "road diet." The project is scheduled to begin in mid-summer 2024 (weather permitting) and extend through fall 2024. The road will be partially closed to traffic during this time, however, local traffic will be maintained as much as possible. Questions about the project should be directed to City of East Lansing Department of Public Works Engineering Administrator Stephen Clayton, PE,
at sclayton@cityofeastlansing.com, by phone at (517) 749-4597. Learn more here. (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/332606/)


** The Season of Giving: ELPRA Food Drive Starts Today and Runs Through December 15
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The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) is hosting a holiday food drive to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank this season.

The goal for this year’s holiday food drive is to collect 1,500 pounds of food. Donations should be dropped off inside the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road now through Friday, Dec. 15 during the hours that the ELHCC is open to the public.View the building hours here (https://cityofeastlansing.com/825/Building-Hours) .

Items that have been requested for this year’s collection include instant mashed potatoes, broth, stuffing mix, pie crusts and ingredients for making cookies, such as frosting, sprinkles and easy-mix cookie dough. All items should be shelf-stable and not require refrigeration. Community members should also avoid donating items that are in glass containers. Glass can chip or break in the donation bins, contaminating the other donations and potentially injuring volunteers.

Donations should be placed in one of the clean East Lansing curbside recycling carts inside the ELHCC. Community members who donate to the food drive will be entered into a drawing to win fun prizes from ELHCC.


** Northern Tail Dog Park Now Closed for Winter
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The City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, 6400 Abbot Road is now closed for the winter season. The park will re-open again in the spring. It closes each year for the winter season to protect park grounds from significant wear and tear. For more information visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/dogpark (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Northern-Tail-Dog-Park-16) .

See cute photos of City of East Lansing employees' dogs on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cityofeastlansing/) !


** Two More Weeks to Submit CDBG Applications: Deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15
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The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023 at 5 p.m.

The FY 2025 program encompasses CDBG funding that would be provided for activities undertaken between July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. The application and resource guide are available at www.cityofeastlansing.com/cdbg (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2327/Applying-for-CDBG-Funding) .

Prospective applicants with questions about the application process or in need of technical support can attend virtual office hours with City staff on the following dates and times:
* Tuesday, Dec. 5: 9-10 a.m.
* Thursday, Dec. 7: 4-5 p.m.
* Tuesday, Dec. 12: 4-5 p.m.
* Thursday, Dec. 14: 9-10 a.m.

Prospective applicants should email grants@cityofeastlansing.com (mailto:grants@cityofeastlansing.com) or call (517) 319-6859 to schedule a virtual office hour visit.

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, private/public nonprofits, community-based organizations, local public agencies as well as certain microenterprises and other private entities with activities that meet eligibility requirements and national objectives established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx
The City of East Lansing seeks qualified candidates for the position of Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) Assistant. The SSJF Assistant will assist in the production and implementation of the City of East Lansing’s Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. This includes recruiting, training and organizing volunteers; designing and distributing promotional and marketing materials; negotiating performance and service contracts; administrative duties; and performing a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Learn more and apply here. (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx?JobID=622&fbclid=IwAR22bscX5FJPdM1pKL9wPqaR2ebvVzWMHHjWaIdE_gv2srVHvt_xZs4q6As)

East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve. Visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/jobs (https://cityofeastlansing.com/jobs.aspx) for all career opportunities with the City of East Lansing!

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