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East Lansing and Greater Area Lansing Moms host fourth annual Glam Jam summer kickoff event

Zeke the Wonder Dog and Sparty attend fourth annual Glam Jam
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EAST LANSING, Mich — The fourth annual Glam Jam summer kickoff event took place in downtown East Lansing on Sunday, bringing together local businesses and neighbors.

  • The event featured 40 local business vendors, food trucks, and various activities for neighbors.
  • Greater Lansing Area Moms organized the event with a focus on community togetherness.
  • Local MSU celebrities, including Sparty and Zeke the Wonder Dog, made special appearances at the event.

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East Lansing and Greater Area Lansing Moms host fourth annual Glam Jam summer kickoff event

Community togetherness was the primary goal for the event organizers.

Greater Lansing Area Moms curators Julie VanAcker and Christine McCallister organized the fourth annual Glam Jam in downtown East Lansing, hoping to bring the community together as summer approaches.

"It's a humbling experience. We're proud of it. We love to bring the community together in any way that we can. It's a good kickoff to summer," McCallister said.

The event showcased 40 local business vendors, food trucks, and activities, while also featuring appearances from two local MSU celebrities, including Sparty and Zeke the Wonder Dog.

"We just wanna help people find things to do and support small businesses," VanAcker said.

Though summer hasn't officially begun, that didn't stop East Lansing neighbors from getting an early start on the season's festivities.

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