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Happy weekend, Lansing!Â
In today’s happening-today edition: Grassroots bedbuilding for kids, MiABLE expansion, Pi Day 5k 2026, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đź“° In the news
Grassroots care gains momentum: Lansing’s Jarrod Olsen, who leads Sleep in Heavenly Peace locally, has been building and delivering beds for kids without one, taking on a first year waitlist of hundreds and growing — read the full story.
Guaranteed sales and marketing support: MDARD and Michigan Farmers Market Association have launched the Farmers to Markets program, investing up to $492,000 to boost farmer vendors and expand access to Michigan-grown foods at Lansing-area markets — get all the details.
Wider path to financial independence: Michigan expanded MiABLE, doubling eligibility so more adults with disabilities can save without losing Medicaid or SSI. Up to 1 million Michiganders could benefit, including Lansing families — learn what changed and why.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Upgrade your fry game: Meat BBQ turns fries into a habit. Order Cajun or Garlic, then level up with gravy or dill aioli. They shine beside anything smoky, and they’re so snackable they’ll be gone before your table even figures out who’s sharing.
Glow goals, unlocked: Winter skin acting up? At Aqua Wellness & Aesthetics in Lansing, medical-grade care meets personalized treatments like microneedling, BBL laser, injectables, and wellness support, helping your complexion look brighter and you feel like yourself again.
Dial in your putts: Short on time? Tadpole Beach at Lake Lansing Park North offers 18 approachable holes across open fairways and shady woods, ideal for quick reps on your short game, a breezy post-work loop, or converting that friend who swears they’re not into discs.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥧 Pi Day 5k 2026 @ Hawk Island County Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Ready to honor 3.14 without cracking a calculator? Join the Pi Day 5k at Hawk Island Park, a brisk loop with lake views, friendly faces, and just enough smug math jokes to last till Monday. Run, walk, or trot for bragging rights, then refuel guilt-free.
🦎 S. Cedar St Exotic Pet Day @ Cricket Wireless | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Take a break from errands and swing by Cricket Wireless on South Cedar for Exotic Pet Day, a parking-lot safari with zero airfare. Meet fascinating critters, ask questions, and let the kids stare while you pretend you just came for a phone case.
🎳 Lucky Stars & Strikes @ Lansing Duckpin | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Bowling shoes, live music, and a wee bit of Irish luck are on deck at Lansing Duckpin. Sean Cyphers keeps it lively, Ladies Night turns the lanes into a social club, and St. Patrick’s specials handle hydration. Bring your friends, spare your dignity.
🏓 St. Patrick’s Pickleball Tournament @ Westside YMCA | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Westside Y is going green with a St. Patrick’s themed pickleball tourney, $40 per team, with Intermediate and Recreation divisions. Come for the snacks and questionable shamrock outfits, stay for medals, trophies, and the bragging rights. Non-members welcome, obviously.
🏺 Taste of Clay @ Art Unlimited (Okemos) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Trade dinner out for a one-time pottery wheel class where you spin a bowl, cup, or vase, then glaze it, a date night that actually gives you something to show for it. Only four spots, $50 non-refundable, register online, and cherish your slightly wobbly masterpiece.
📚 Family Literacy Celebration @ Hannah Community Center (East Lansing) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Give kids a screen break at a free family bash with music, stories, and nostalgia. Sing with Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady, catch author storytimes, and high-five Clifford, Paddington, Jasper Rabbit, and Ryan the Lion. Bonus, WKAR sends each kid home with a book-stuffed backpack.
🏛 Museum Tour: Deep-Rooted @ Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (East Lansing) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – If you’re ready to swap yardwork for culture, here it is. Join Beal Botanical Garden’s Maeve Bassett at MSU Broad for a tour where art, plants, and people tangle, unearthing historical, social, and political roots hiding in sight. Less houseplant tips, more leafy backstory.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Lansing report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 39°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 9%
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 3 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow between 2am and 5am, then sleet and freezing rain and rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. East southeast wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 75%
Sleet and freezing rain and rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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This architectural standout claims nearly an acre on Lansing Country Club, overlooking fairways and clubhouse. Inside, a marble great room pairs with a four-season room with heated floors and fireplace, plus a family and game room with bar and kitchen for flow. A spa-style primary suite with sauna and a heated 2.5-car garage plus golf cart stall round it out.
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