🌱 23rd Annual Shamrock 5K + Lansing Mayor Won't Run For Congress

Hello, friends! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Some brightening. High: 54 Low: 40.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 51 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lansing-East Lansing:

1. Michigan State University (MSU) honor student group Tower Guard is planning to host its 23rd annual Shamrock 5K on Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MSU Auditorium. The event is open to anyone and serves as the group's largest fundraiser every year. Tower Guard directly serves and collaborates with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at the university by providing resources and services to students in the center. (The State News)
2. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor officially announced on Monday that he would not be running for the congressional 7th District seat, which represents Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Livingston counties. The news comes after Schor announced an exploratory committee to look into the option for him to run. In a statement, Schor said of the decision, "While it would be an honor to serve our residents in Congress, and I’m grateful to have had the conversations about the very important issues of our district, state, and nation, I have decided to suspend any further efforts to explore this campaign in order to focus on our city and my job as mayor." (Lansing State Journal)
3. The founder of Bell's brewery celebrated his second Oberon Day since selling the brewery in 2021 by donating $200,000 to Michigan State University's (MSU) hospitality program. MSU Public Relations Manager Alex Tekip said of the donation, "This fund will support a course called ‘Hospitality Beverages,’ in which students ages 21 and up offer sensory assessments of wine, beer, spirits, and other beverages." (MLive.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, March 21

• ToddlerTime At East Lansing Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Spring Wine Around At Hooked (4:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 22

• Coding Lab For Kids: Code Your First App At Apple Eastwood Towne Center (11:30 AM)
• Job And Internship Fair At Lansing Community College (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a great place to grab a bite this week? Check out this list of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants here in Lansing, including The Ocean Club, Bowdies Chophouse, The Peoples Kitchen, and more. (witl.com)
• The East Lansing Art Festival is just a few months away! The festival will take place on May 20 and May 21 in Downtown East Lansing. If you'd like to volunteer to help out at this great community event, click here. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. For residents in Lansing and Ingham County, be aware that the outdoor warning siren system or tornado drill will activate at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 22. (City of Lansing, Michigan - Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.