Community

East Lansing’s Public Library will play host to a special community conversation later today: “East Lansing Talks about Suicide and Self-Harm.” City Council member Shanna Draheim has urged citizens to consider attending.

ELi’s Xochitl Kwasnik describes why the 10th annual "East Lansing Welcomes the World" is a friendly "hello, we’re here to help you" gathering at the library.  

Professor Emeritus John Revitte is one of six candidates seeking three open spots in the November election for East Lansing City Council. ELi’s Brad Minor sat down with Revitte for a recent interview.

Meet Julian Van Dyke, the man behind the colorful city-themed mural in the Grove Street alley. ELi's Ann Kammerer brings us his story.

Do you have a budding young musician in the family who'd like to make some music? ELi's Chris Wardell previews the Fiddle Scouts program at the MSU Community Music School.

This week's downtown Summer Concert Series will showcase a high school band with a new release and a promising future. ELi's Sarah Spohn profiles Cross Eyed Strangers.

The funding from the R.E. Olds Foundation and the Joe D. Pentecost Foundation will provide emergency shelter to 165 more families over the next five years. ELi's Noa Kuszai brings the story and explains how the matching donation program will work.

What was that Maypole-like structure drawing in people at Valley Court Park yesterday, with all that bright pink yarn? ELi’s Amalia Medina explains.

Love to sing with a large group? The MSU Choral Union community audition happens this Wednesday (Sept. 4). ELi's Sarah Spohn reports.

The East Lansing Rotary Club and Foundation's annual golf outing to support high school scholarships will happen next Monday, Sept. 9, at Forest Akers West. Bob Page brings the details.

Jazz festival supporters will gather on Thursday, Sept. 12, on Lantern Hill Drive to raise funds for next year's event. Tickets to the event at Elinor Holbrook's home are limited but still available.

The East Lansing Public Library staff is eager to create an after-school environment that will benefit all students, explains ELi's Xochitl Kwasnik. All are welcome to a public meeting about this to be held this evening.

The electric rideshare company Gotcha has finalized contracts with the City of East Lansing and MSU to bring scooters back to the area this week. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports on the company's preparation and on the transportation options available.

ELi's Chris Wardell previews the folk/bluegrass/roots music series lineup which this year mixes familiar favorites (Mid-Winter Singing and Folk Festival) with the new, including a play and a performance by a local dancer.

East Lansing opens the high school football season Thursday night at St. Johns, and the host Redwings likely have not forgotten the 40-6 loss they suffered to the Trojans last year at Lynn C. Adams Stadium. Mark Meyer recently sat down with ELHS head coach Bill Feraco to preview what’s in store for Trojan fans this season.