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East Lansing Hannah Community Center to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
The East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the upcoming year.
The ELHCC opened its doors to the community in February 2002 and offers the charm of a 1920s building combined with modern amenities. The building includes a performing arts center, heated pool, two gymnasiums, fitness center and meeting/event spaces. The building is also home to the Prime Time Seniors Program, All-of-us Express Children's Theatre and Studio de Danse.
The building originally opened in 1926 as the East Lansing High School and later became the East Lansing Hannah Middle School before being renovated to become the ELHCC.
To celebrate the ELHCC's 20th anniversary, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts will be hosting a special event each month from January to June 2022. Events will include free classes, music, arts and fun activities. Additional information will be posted to the ELHCC's Facebook and Instagram pages, and will be included in upcoming e-newsletters as well as the winter/spring Connect Magazine.
Audition for AECT's Production of "Twelve Angry Jurors"
All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) is excited to offer its Studio Class this winter.
The AECT Studio Class is an in-depth theatre experience that focuses on one piece of media, the accompanying script and character development. Students in the class will work together with their instructor to determine how to use acting blocks to form the necessary set; what costumes and props should be used; and how lights and sound might be used to enhance the production.
This year's Studio Class production will be the famous courtroom drama, "Twelve Angry Jurors." Area youth, ages 11-18, will have the opportunity to audition on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon and scholarships are available to cover participation fees.
The class will meet on Saturdays beginning January 8, 2022 and will perform May 13-14, 2022. Community members with questions can contact Artistic Director Liz Cooke at (517) 319-6957 or ecooke@cityofeastlansing.com. Interested participants can learn about the auditioning process at www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus.
ELFAC Passes Now Available for 2022 Season
The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts is excited to announce that 10-visit passes to the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC) are now available for purchase.
The 10-visit passes are $45 for East Lansing residents and $75 for non-residents. Passes can be shared among everyone in a group (one punch per person) for entry. Community members interested in purchasing a 10-visit pass can contact Guest Service Coordinator Lois Fogarasi at (517) 319-6949.
The ELFAC, 6400 Abbot Road, is expected to open on time for its summer 2022 season and will feature a new pool liner, refurbished water slides, resurfaced locker rooms and landscaping upgrades. For more information about the ELFAC, visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/aquaticcenter.
Registration Open for Buddy Basketball
The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts is excited to offer Buddy Basketball, a program designed to introduce participants to the sport of basketball.
Youth, ages 5-7, will learn basic basketball handling skills and motor skill development. Additionally, each 50-minute session will include drills, activities and scrimmaging. The sessions will be led by a coach, but parent involvement is encouraged for extra support.
Buddy Basketball will be offered in two sessions, Jan. 8-29 and Feb. 5-26, and sessions will take place in 50-minute intervals from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Additionally, all participants will receive their own basketball to take home.
Registration is currently open and forms can be downloaded at www.cityofeastlansing.com/sports. For more information, call the East Lansing Hannah Community Center at (517) 333-2580 ext. 0.
Modified Hours at the ELHCC
The East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) will have the following hours throughout the month of December:
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Sunday, closed
Additionally, the ELHCC will be closed Dec. 23-25 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2 for the holiday season.
