🌱 Farmer's Markets Returning To Lansing Area + City Job Vacancies

Hello all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 91 Low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 62.

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

1. It has been announced that a weekly Farmer's Market will be launching in Lansing every Tuesday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Reutter Park from June to September. This weekly market will be supporting local businesses and agriculture while hopefully bringing a sense of community to the downtown Lansing area. For more information about the Lansing Farmer's Market, you can visit www.downtownlansing.org. On the website, you will also be able to view the event schedule, special announcements, and vendor opportunities. (WKZO)
2. A current Lansing resident and former city employee spoke his mind earlier this week with his concerns about the large number of open positions that are available in the city. Stan Shuck has worked multiple roles in the city and when questioned about the 140 position vacancies in the city he believes this is harming the taxpayers and residents leaving these spots open. Lansing City Council Member Patricia Spitzley believes the hiring process needs to be accelerated as it takes months for the application to be viewed, to the interview, and to the job offer and this loses a lot of key applicants to competitors. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
3. The East Lansing Farmers Market will be officially returning this Sunday at Valley Court Park from 10:00-2:00 p.m. just in time for the warm weather season. In addition to live music and the fresh produce the market always offers, there are several new programs and events that the market will be adding this summer including a Juneteenth celebration. A new pavilion for the farmer's market was put on hold as details surrounding the impact on the park's green space were being questioned. (WKAR)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Thursday, Jun. 1

• Ladies Silver Blades Skating Club At Suburban Ice (9:30 AM)
• Live Music Thursdays: Ozay Moore At Nelson Gallery (4:30 PM)
• Lightroom Basics: Classroom At SmarterPics Photography School (6:30 PM)

Friday, Jun. 2

• Bubble Play Date At Patriarche Park (10:30 AM)
• Grady Hall & The Disciples Of Funk At UrbanBeat (7:00 PM)
• MasterWorks 5: The Fourth Pedal At Wharton Center For Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday, the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center will be opened for its summer season through Sept. 4, the regular hours of the center will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. You can read more about the reopening of the Aquatic Center and what they will be offering by clicking the link here. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• For those in East Lansing who have seen firetrucks blocking different intersections with flashing lights, please remember this is not meant to be an inconvenience but a safety measure for victims of accidents and the emergency personnel. Last week an impatient driver attempted to go around the truck and ended up striking it causing damage. (East Lansing Firefighters Local 1609 via Facebook)
• The East Lansing Public Library is kicking off its summer reading this coming Monday with performances from the Striped Circus to go with an open house featuring community educators. Don't miss out on this exciting event to prepare for a summer filled with knowledge and competition! (East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.