LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — City leaders and local activists got into the tank Saturday for a community block party. • (WLNS) • (WLNS) • (WLNS) • (WLNS)

The Village of Lansing held its first annual “Rebuilding The Village Block Party,” connecting people with city leaders.

The event also featured a dunk tank fundraiser, where numerous local leaders, including Mayor Andy Schor, Michael Lynn, and even Chief of Police Rob Backus, raised funds for a youth boxing program.

Michael Lynn III, Program Director and Head Boxing Coach for The Village Lansing, says the block party is all about showing kids how to stay safe while enjoying their time outdoors.

"Because it's fun to a lot of kids and a lot of young, young kids, adults, and teens, it looks different,” said Michael Lynn III. “This is

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