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Happy weekend, Lansing! In today’s edition: Meijer water recall, Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special, a first look at the new public safety complex, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

🏆 Most popular this week

Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Openings amid store closures: In January, Eiffel Waffle Creamery opened in East Lansing and Fidler’s returned, while Eastwood’s Banana Republic, a Dick’s outlet, and multiple local GameStop stores closed across Greater Lansing — see what’s open and closed.

Fresh ways to play: On February 3, child development experts shared six screen-free indoor activities perfect for Lansing’s cold snaps, including simple scavenger hunts and pillow forts to keep kids engaged and smiling — find kid-friendly activity ideas.

Product contamination concern surfaces: Meijer has recalled more than 38,000 gallons of its Steam Distilled Water after reports of a floating black substance. The gallon jugs were sold in Michigan and five other states — see affected states and product.

Inside a consolidated civic project: A mid-construction look at Lansing’s new public safety complex on South Washington Avenue, a $175 million campus for police, fire, and 54A District Court expected to open this spring — read the full construction update.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special @ Lansing Central United Methodist Church | Saturday (2/14) at 8:45 PM – Forget the prix fixe and lukewarm crème brûlée, let a candlelit string quartet handle the romance at Lansing Central United Methodist. Romeo and Juliet, Clair de Lune, Moon River, My Heart Will Go On, swelling in that sanctuary, no babysitter level small talk required — see the event listing.

Residents can influence roadway plans: MDOT is seeking input to shape its Strategic Highway Plan and Road User Safety Assessment. The survey gathers feedback from Lansing-area drivers to prevent fatal crashes and improve safety — see how to participate.

Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.

One emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ but pet insurance helps. I sure wished I’d had it after a $10k last-minute surgery for my cat (her name is Miss Stache). I learned my lesson and signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

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We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:

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🎻 Solas @ University Lutheran Church | Tuesday (2/17) at 7:30 PM – Ten Pound Fiddle hosts Celtic legends Solas at University Lutheran Church, because our pews have acoustics your living room only dreams about. Founders Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams join Nuala Kennedy and Alan Murray for reels, airs, and goosebumps, so snag tickets early.

✂ The Changemakers Center Grand Opening @ The Changemakers Center | Wednesday (2/18) at 5:00 PM – Think you know our local legends? LCC is unveiling The Changemakers Center, an interactive space honoring 30 people who actually moved the needle in Lansing. Expect a ribbon cutting, inductee tributes, light bites, and, yes, free parking in the Gannon Ramp, RSVP at lcc.edu/changemakersopening.

🎹 3rd Annual Dueling Pianos Fundraiser @ Hannah Community Center | Friday (2/20) at 5:00 PM – If your perfect night is tacos, tipples, and two piano pros trying to out-charm each other, off-key sing-alongs welcomed, this dueling pianos fundraiser is your jam. Taco and dessert bars, a cash bar, and big-hearted fun, with proceeds supporting anti-poaching, habitat conservation, and African communities.

🌙 Night Out in Nature For Kids @ Harris Nature Center | Friday (2/20) at 5:30 PM – Hand the kids off to Harris Nature Center for their own night out, you reclaim yours. They will roam trails, do nature activities, meet live animals, and toast their independence with pizza. $35 per child, pre-registration required, basically babysitting with turtles at https://bit.ly/3Ld9t7Z.

🏺 Class: Folk Art Pitcher @ Playing Picasso | Friday (2/20) at 6:00 PM – If your ‘pitcher’ is still an old mason jar, make that a choice at Playing Picasso’s folk art class. It is $15 plus the pitcher you pick, with supplies, guidance, and kiln time included, so you leave with something colorful, useful, and worth showing off.

🌍 Travelogue @ Lansing Parks and Recreation | Friday (2/20) at 7:00 PM – Skip the TSA and join Nancy Norton for a world tour at Foster Community Center on Friday nights, two bucks a head. Hear firsthand tales from Switzerland to Patagonia, with detours to Alaska, Egypt, and a South Pacific cruise. Cheaper than parking, richer than postcards.

🎭 The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon @ Lansing Community College | Friday (2/20) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from reality and dive into a breakneck mashup of all 209 Grimm tales, from Snow White and Cinderella to the weird ones your grandma skipped. Two narrators, a fearless cast, and you, turning the Black Box into chaos, directed by Blake Bowen.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lansing report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 41°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

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