🌱 Apartment Fire Claims One Life + Reutter Park Farmers Market

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 80 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 78 Low: 52.

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

1. Last week a man, unfortunately, lost his life due to injuries he sustained in a fire that occurred at the Cedar Place Apartments. The fire crew was alerted about the ongoing flame at 5:15 p.m. and it was extinguished 20 minutes later. The victim Michael Johnstone was transported to the University of Michigan Health for treatment but unfortunately passed away from his injuries. (WLNS 6 News)
2. Starting today (Jun. 6) a farmers market will take place from 3:00-7:00 p.m. every Tuesday until the end of September at Reutter Park in Lansing. Whether you are looking for fresh goods, treats for your pets, or even things like live music and yoga, the market may have something for you. The city has heard complaints about the high number of unhoused people in the park and they are continuing to seek ways to assist those in need both in the park and in the community. (WKAR)
3. Voting continues to get easier for Lansing residents now that voters can apply online to be on the Permanent Ballot List with the City Clerk's office. To do so all voters have to do is add their license or state ID, enter the last four digits of their social security number, and check off a box stating that they want to be placed on the list. This list allows officials to send out a ballot for every election including the upcoming one in August, you can expect this election's ballot to arrive sometime in early July. If you have an interest in joining the list you can click here. (WILX 10 News)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, June 6

• Baby Friendly Movie At Celebration Cinema Lansing & IMAX (11:00 AM)
• Grab And Go Meal Kits At Delta Township District Library (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Farmers Market At Allen Farmers Market (3:00 PM)
• Nu-Blu Bluegrass Artists Concert At Elderly Instruments (6:00 PM)
• Live Music The Rough & Tumble At Orchard St. Pump House (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• It is officially Adopt-A-Cat Month and there is no better place to look than the Capital Area Humane Society. Damira, a sweet two-year-old starts off shy but warms up fast and will be a great addition to any home dynamic. Damira is the Pet of the Week and her adoption fee has been reduced. (Capital Area Humane Society via Facebook)
• On Monday the city of Lansing celebrated World Environment Day - Sharing ways how you can help protect and preserve the environment. From little acts such as recycling in your home and reducing plastic usage to larger things like planting a tree and conserving energy and water there are plenty of options, click here for more resources on how to protect your home. (City of Lansing, Michigan - Government via Facebook)
• If you are looking for ways to give back to the Lansing community - The Greater Lansing Food Bank is always searching for volunteers to help out. Click here if you want to find more opportunities to help out. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Surya Kriya Workshop June 10-11, 2023 (June 10)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for 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.