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City Manager Blog: Nominate an Unsung Hero in Our Community
City Manager Ted Staton's recent blog discusses the upcoming Crystal Awards(updated 1/26/09). [View Archives]
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Seeking Nominations for Crystal Awards
 The Crystal Awards honor those who have gone above and beyond to enhance the quality of life in East Lansing. Help recognize outstanding individuals and businesses. An online nomination form as well as eligibility criteria, a list of past recipients and other information is available at the link above.
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New! Winter/Spring '09 Activity Guide
The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts invites you to peruse the winter/spring edition of the Activity Guide. A variety of aquatics, arts, dance, enrichment, fitness and youth classes are offered to community members of all ages.
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2009 Park, Recreation Open Space & Greenways Plan Review
City Council will reveiw the DRAFT 2009 Park, Recreation Open Space & Greenways Plan at its Jan. 27 work session. Click above to view the plan.
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IBM Global Delivery Center Comes to East Lansing
The State of Michigan and IBM, in close partnership with MSU, have announced the creation of a Global Delivery Center to be located on East Lansing's MSU campus. It is estimated that the move will create up to 1,500 new direct and indirect jobs in Michigan over the next five years.
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ELPD Conducts Warrant Sweep, Arrests 47 People
A warrant sweep conducted by the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) over the past two and a half weeks has resulted in the arrest of 47 individuals and the closing of 70 warrants.
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ELFD Receives $531,000 Grant
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $531,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD).
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Hometown Housing Partnership Opens Doors to Home Ownership
Hometown Housing Partnership is a non-profit organization with a continued vision to move East Lansing forward as a more vibrant community with socio-economic diversity, improved housing and stable neighborhoods. Click above or visit www.hometownhousing.org to learn about the organization's current programs and projects.
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City Offers Recycling Site for Boxboard, Corrugated Cardboard
The City of East Lansing has set up a temporary recycling drop-off site for boxboard and corrugated cardboard at Patriarche Park, located at the corner of Alton Road and Saginaw Street.
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East Lansing Issues Winter Reminders
East Lansing community members should keep a number of things in mind as the holidays approach and snowfalls become more abundant in the region.
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Find East Lansing News on Facebook
The City of East Lansing is now on Facebook! An open Facebook group for community members interested in finding the latest East Lansing news is now online. Search Facebook, www.facebook.com, for the group "My City: East Lansing" and join today!
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City of East Lansing Cable, Internet & Technology Commission Seeks Applicants
The City of East Lansing is seeking citizen volunteers to serve on the Cable, Internet & Technology Commission.
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Community Survey Results Presentation Online
According to the community survey that was conducted by Adaptive Research Systems, 97 percent of registered voters agreed that East Lansing is a good place to live. Take a few minutes to view a SLIDESHOW that was presented at a meeting with neighborhood presidents. Click above to learn more about the survey.
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City Awarded Three Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants
The City has been awarded three Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to be used for park land acquisition and improvements.
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Property for Sale
The City of East Lansing is seeking buyers for land located just south of the DPW facility on State Road. Click above to learn more.
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ELPD Offers 10 Simple Steps to Reduce the Risk of Theft
In response to a significant increase in theft in the East Lansing community, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently asking residents to do a few simple things to help minimize the risk of becoming a victim of theft.
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East Village Project
Learn more about the exciting urban neighborhood known as East Village.
-New Character Sketches
-Economic Impact Study
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Michigan Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project
Visit www.michiganavecorridor.com.
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2008 Cedar Fest Information
A list of individuals who have been arrested and arraigned can be viewed, as well as new sentencing information.
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City Center II
Learn more about the mixed-use development known as City Center II.
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Public Information
East Lansing Public Schools
Government Links
Mission Statement
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Around Town
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Children's Concert Series
 The winter/spring Children's Concert Series will take place at 11 a.m. on Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at the E.L. Hannah Community Center.
Mark Dvorak will kick off the series on Saturday, Feb. 7. It's free.
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Call to Artists: Arts Commission Seeks Submissions for Artist Registry
The Arts Commission is currently seeking artists to submit qualifications for its artist registry, which will be used as a means for reviewing qualifications when selecting artists to be considered for future public art projects. Artists can submit qualifications through a free online application at www.cityofeastlansing.com/artistregistry.
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Public Art Gallery Showcases Photographer Shkelqim Dani
 The Public Art Gallery presents painter S. Dani in an exhibit entitled “Inspirations,” which is described as abstract expressionism inspired by life, color and music, Feb. 1-26, at the E.L. Hannah Community Center. Learn more.
A free opening reception will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 1-2 p.m.
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The Antivillains, Frontier Ruckus to Play at (SCENE)
The Antivillains, an Ohio-based indie band, and Frontier Ruckus, an American indie folk band from Michigan, will be performing at (SCENE) Metrospace on Feb.7 at 8 p.m.
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Library Announces its February Calendar
The East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, programs and events to community members of all ages.
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Tri-County Waste Reduction Awards Program
The Tri-County Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) is currently seeking applications from businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, residents and governments who have shown leadership in implementing and promoting waste reduction practices. View application form here.
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Bleeding Green at (SCENE) Exhibit to Open Jan. 16
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., is featuring its latest exhibit, Bleeding Green at (SCENE), Jan. 16 to March 1. The exhibit features the work of talented artists affiliated with MSU.
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Artist Application Deadline for East Lansing Art Festival is Jan. 31
The artist and emerging artist application deadline for the 46th Annual East Lansing Art Festival is Jan. 31, 2009. Click above for more details.
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Community Calendar & Annual Report
The 2009 Community Calendar & 2008 Annual Report hit mailboxes in early December. The calendar features a progress report for 2008, beautiful photographs of the East Lansing community and promotion of City-sponsored events coming up in 2009. Click above to view an electronic version of the piece.
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The East Lansing Public Library Announces its January Calendar
Click above to check out the programs, book groups, free computer classes and other special events to be offered at the East Lansing Public Library in January. The East Lansing Public Library is located at 950 Abbot Road.
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Explore the Northern Tier Trail
The Northern Tier Trail serves as a delightful backdrop for exercise and leisure all year long. Take a look at the new TRAIL MAP that highlights routes, distances, parks and other attractions.
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The Digital Television Transition
Beginning, Feb. 17, 2009, U.S. television stations will stop broadcasting in analog. If you currently watch TV on an analog set that is not connected to cable, satellite or other pay service please click www.dtv2009.gov to learn about your options.
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Public Events Calendar for E.L. Hannah Community Center
Click above to learn about the events taking place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
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MSU Construction & Detours
Learn more about construction projects and detours on the MSU campus at www.construction.msu.edu/.
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This Week in the City
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February 3 Downtown Management Board
Meeting, 8 a.m. - Court/City Council Conf. Room, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.
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February 3 City Council
Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - Court Room 2, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.
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February 4 Human Relations Commission
Meeting, 7 p.m. - Court/City Council Conference Room, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.
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February 4 Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting canceled.
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February 5 Commission on Housing Work Session
Meeting, 7 p.m. - Court/City Council Conference Room, 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.
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