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East Lansing, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again East Lansing! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to East Lansing Pride? Here’s what’s happening on Albert Avenue.
  • How will this 10‑story project reshape downtown parking and neighborhoods?
  • Want in on MSU’s first Strawberry Day before it fills up?

Also on today's calendar: GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Join Us! WKAR at East Lansing Pride 2026 (wkar.org) — Downtown East Lansing will host the fifth annual East Lansing Pride celebration this Saturday, June 13, from 4-9 p.m. on Albert Avenue. WKAR staff will be on-site with giveaways alongside drag performances, live music, family-friendly activities, and more than 50 local vendors, all cohosted by the East Lansing Downtown Management Board and Spartan Housing Cooperative.
   

2. Revised Proposal for Downtown Apartment Shrinks Building Size, Removes Public Parking (eastlansinginfo.news) — A major 10-story student-focused apartment is being proposed for the Bailey Street surface lot off Albert Avenue, eliminating on-site parking and most public spaces while leasing spots in other city lots. East Lansing planners and neighbors are weighing spillover parking concerns, enforcement needs, and broader questions about how many large student buildings downtown should reshape street parking and neighborhood life.
   

3. MSU Extension's First Strawberry Day Coming July 8 (morningagclips.com) — Michigan State University Extension, based in East Lansing, is inviting local growers to its free 2026 Strawberry Day on Wednesday, July 8, with registration capped at 50 people. The program runs at River Valley Farms in Constantine and Corey Lake Orchards in Three Rivers, covering strawberry production, pest management, agritourism, and direct sales, and includes lunch, dessert, and networking.
   

4. Where to Find Farmers Markets Across Greater Lansing This Summer (eastlansinginfo.news) — East Lansing residents can shop the East Lansing Farmers Market at 280 Valley Court on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 25. The guide also highlights hours and locations for other Greater Lansing markets, making it easy to plan fresh, local food trips all summer and fall.
   

5. MSU Trustee lawsuit threat details allegations of discrimination, retaliation, first amendment violations (wilx.com) — In East Lansing, MSU Trustee Rema Vassar is threatening to sue the university over a new board ethics policy she says violates free speech and her civil rights. Free-speech advocates and MSU students are questioning the rule that punishes trustees for public dissent, while Vassar also alleges discrimination and retaliation tied to diversity policy debates and an investigation into her conduct.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The East Lansing Financial Health Review Committee will meet at 5 p.
    m. today, June 11, at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. To view the agenda and get instructions for how to participate… (Nextdoor )
  • Are you struggling to communicate effectively at work or at home?
    Do you have trouble starting a conversation with someone you just met? Do you struggle with building and maintaining relationships? In this course… (Nextdoor Chandler Crossings)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in East Lansing. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time Seasonal in East Lansing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Lansing here.

Ok East Lansing! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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