Lansing SWAG

Did you know that the S MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority works to revitalize and strengthen the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor through economic development, beautification, and infrastructure improvements?

They've worked with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation - Lansing LEDC to offer small business support, partnered with CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority to add artwork from local artists to bus shelters, hosted community clean ups along the corridor, worked with the City of Lansing and MDOT to add pedestrian islands along the corridor to increase safety for those walking and biking, and more!

PLUS, they are the presenting sponsor for this year's SW Fest.

We're excited to continue partnering with the S. MLK CIA on building a stronger, more connected southwest Lansing, one project at a time!

Make sure to stop by SW Fest on Sunday, 9/20 from 2-5pm at La Mulata to learn more about the S. MLK CIA and have some fun!

SW Fest isn't just about fun, it's about connecting our neighborhood to the people and organizations doing great work right here in Lansing. Stop by and say hi to:

Lansing City Clerk's Office (get registered to vote)
Lansing Growth Fund
OAK St. Health
South Side Community Center
Lansing AIDS Network..and so many more! Come learn what's available to you and your family, right in your own backyard.

Sunday, September 20th, 2–5pm at La Mulata's Backyard. FREE and open to everyone!

You can't have a good time without good music, and SW Fest has you covered! DJ DeeJ will be keeping the energy up all afternoon, so come ready to move.

Sunday, September 20th, 2–5pm at La Mulata's Backyard. FREE and open to the whole neighborhood!

SW Fest is THIS weekend! Here's what's waiting for you and the whole family at SW Fest:
🎮 Video game truck
🛝 Giant inflatable slide & basketball hoop
🐴 Horse & pony rides
🐐 Petting zoo
🎨 Face painting
🏓 Yard games
👻 Ghostbuster Slime Station
🫧 Bubble Fun

Free to attend, easy to enjoy! Just show up ready to have a good time with your neighbors.

📍 La Mulata's Backyard
🗓️ Sunday, September 20
⏰ 2:00–5:00pm

You already know the vibes are going to be good at SW Fest on September 20th! These local vendors will be on-site selling treats and drinks:

🍧 SnowStars517 - cooling off with shaved ice never gets old, and the first 100 cups are FREE!
☕ Peculiar Coffee Co. - your caffeine fix, handled
🌮 And obviously, La Mulata Restaurant has the best cuban food in the area... we ARE in their backyard, after all 😉

Come hungry, come thirsty, come ready to hang out with your neighbors. Sunday, September 20th, 2–5pm at La Mulata's Backyard. FREE and open to everyone!

Mark your calendars! SW Fest is happening Sunday, September 20th, 2–5pm at La Mulata's Backyard!

This is a FREE day of fun for the whole family right here in the Southwest neighborhood. Family fun, live DJs, prizes, and food vendors.

Bring the kids, bring your neighbors, bring your whole crew. Let's fill the yard!

📍 La Mulata's Backyard
🗓️ Sunday, September 20
⏰ 2:00–5:00pm
💵 FREE

Pull up!

🎉 The Village's Annual Rebuilding the Village Block Party is BACK for Year #2! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the former Reo Elementary School (1221 Reo Road) for an afternoon full of community connection and celebration of our neighborhoods.

All day long we'll have activities for everyone to enjoy:
🌭 Free food
🏆 Raffle giveaways & prizes
🏃🏾 Inflatable Obstacle Course
🎯 Yard games & kids' activities
🎶 Music
🤝🏽 Community resource tables

Why "Rebuilding the Village"?
At its heart, this event is designed to foster unity, support, and celebrating the strength of our South Lansing neighborhoods. We strive to strengthen 1:1 connections between families and the essential community resources, programs, and organizations here that we can use to support one another.

More info here: thevillagelansing.org/block-party
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If you believe in this mission, there are lots of opportunities to join us still!! We are accepting:
💚 SPONSORS
🤝🏽 COMMUNITY PARTNERS/RESOURCE TABLES
🙋🏽 VOLUNTEERS

Complete this form to get started or check the comments for more info!! ℹ️
https://forms.gle/cHvmC7YsQ4ZsRWDf8

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We can't wait--mark your calendars and share this post!!! 🔁❤️

Southwest Lansing, here’s another opportunity to stay informed and involved in what’s happening in our community.

The S. MLK Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority is holding a public meeting this Thursday:

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 UA Local 333 Plumbers and Pipefitters
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing

Questions? Contact Kahleea Washington at [email protected]