🌱 Grand Ledge Food Drive + Virtual Ride Along Recruitment Event

Hello again, everybody. It's Tuesday in Lansing-East Lansing and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 67.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 93 Low: 68.

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

1. Over the weekend, dozens of people gathered at Haslett Library for a chance to buy some artwork from a local artist. On Saturday afternoon the library displayed some of Jane Clouter's artwork for viewing and potential purchases, the art was displayed in the library's "friends' room.” Clouter went to Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and also spent some time at Michigan State as an illustrator. All the proceeds from her display will go directly into assisting the library. (WILX)
2. Throughout the month of July in nearby Grand Ledge, the Grand Ledge Library will be hosting a community food drive to help fight against hunger. The library has already listed what items they will be accepting and hoping to collect. Donations that are collected during this drive will go to GL SDA Food Bank and then be distributed out through the bank and Grand Ledge Elementary Assistance Program. If you want to drop food off, you will be able to all month during the library's regular hours. (WILX)
3. The Lansing Police Department explored different options for recruitment over the weekend as they took to social media and hosted a "virtual ride-along" to show the day in the life of an officer. On Saturday, Lansing police posted stories on their Instagram story showing different phases of an officer's day as well as answering questions from the public on what it is like to be an officer. Lansing police are looking to attract more recruits to the force, even offering to pay recruits during training and pay for their training at Lansing Community College. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the police force, you can check online and apply. (WLNS)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, July 4

• Art Lab For Kids: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth At Apple Eastwood Towne Center (11:30 AM)
• Stump! Trivia At Ozone's Brewhouse (6:00 PM)
• Lansing Lugnuts Vs. Lake County Captains At Jackson Field (7:05 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Sunflower Day Paint And Sip At Wine & Canvas Lansing (6:00 PM)
• Suits And The City At EagleMonk Pub And Brewery (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Wednesday At Lansing Shuffle (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• An update from the Lansing Police Department: Rashad Trice was captured early Monday morning for the kidnapping of two-year-old Winter Smith; however, the child is still missing. If you or anyone has any information on her whereabouts, please contact the police department immediately. (Lansing Police Department via Facebook)
• The East Lansing Public School District wants to send congratulations to Mr. Pontoni and his family as his daughter recently gave birth to twins. Welcome to the world Olivia and Evelyn — they already have an incredible grandfather in Mr. Pontoni to look forward to spending time with! (ELPS via Facebook)
• If you or someone you know is facing hardships and needs someone to talk to, Community Mental Health is available. You can visit the website for more information or call 517-346-8318, someone is there waiting to talk to you. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

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