🌱 Summer Reading Program Kick-Off + New Disc Golf Course At Park

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 45.
• Wednesday: Sunny and not as warm. High: 65 Low: 42.

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

1. The East Lansing Public Library is just about finished preparing the summer reading program for this year. The theme of this year's program is "All Together Now." The program kicks off this year on Jun. 5, and it will be welcomed with an event at the library from 5-8 p.m. with two identical performances from the Striped Circus. All participants who complete the program will receive a prize and be entered into the grand prize drawing, early registration opens on May 17, and you can sign-up either in person or online. Along with the theme "All Together Now," celebrating the 100 birthday of the library, there will be several different collection drives for non-profits throughout the summer with the goal of collecting 100 items for each cause. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
2. The winners are officially in for the East Lansing Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest that local artists competed in across three different levels. At the middle school level, Luca Grace Lommatzsch won, and at the high school level, Sarah Ann Sochay won. Lastly, at the adult level, Travon Hoskins was the winner. There were 14 total entries amongst all three levels. The winning works of art will be on display at the NAMI Center City Art Display starting this coming Saturday, and the public reception for the contest will be held at The Edge in East Lansing on Jun. 14. (WLNS)
3. Lake Lansing Park is welcoming a new audience to come and enjoy their day as a new 18-hole disc golf course is officially open for enjoyment. The course "Tadpole Beach" is friendly for all players, whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer. Each hole is a par three and between 120 and 300 feet. This is one of the only dedicated spaces for disc golf in Ingham County, and it is expected to bring a good crowd in. You can visit the park from sunrise to sunset. However, you must pay for parking if you do not have an annual pass. (WKAR)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, May 16

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar - East Lansing Hannah Community Center (11:00 AM)
• Music In The Park: Global Village - Sharp Park (7:00 PM)
• Beggars Can't Be Choosers Comedy Show - Beggars Banquet (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 17

• Family Game Night - Lansing Charter Academy (5:00 PM)
• Greater Lansing Ride Of Silence 2023 - Wells Hall (5:15 PM)
• Open Mic Hosted By Rick Hansel - UrbanBeat (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The city of Lansing is observing National Bike Month and calling for this week to be National Bike to Work Week. Celebrate the spirit of the month and use the nice weather this week for a peaceful ride to and from work. (City of Lansing Public Service Department via Facebook)
• Come out to the Lansing Shuffle today on Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enjoy great food and live music. Power 96.5 WSG hit DJ Gen Vegas will be in attendance as well as internet sensation Lucas Holliday from "The Voice." The event will be held at 325 Riverfront Drive in Lansing. (City of Lansing, Michigan - Government via Facebook)
• A heads up for the Lansing community, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Community Centers are looking to head into their summer schedule in the coming weeks. Here is a list of the updated days and hours of operation. (Lansing Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at East Lansing Hannah Community Center (May 16)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.