Jobs and Economic Assistance Events

Thu, 04/01/2010 - 6:55pm by monkk

Congressman John Dingell’s Office has put together a series of events that you might find useful. RSVP’s are encouraged at (313) 278-2936. The upcoming events are:

How to Get Hired in 2010
Monday, April 5. 6:00- 7:30pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Meet with an expert panel of HR managers to discuss what they look for when hiring, helpful tips and hints regarding resumes, interviewing skills, and “red flags” that may cause an application to be disqualified.

Free Tax Clinic
Tuesday, April 6. 12:00- 2:00pm
ACCESS Community Health and Research
Receive free individual assistance with your annual tax filing before April 15 and learn how you can be taking advantage of the $400 stimulus bill tax credit.

Job Seekers Boot Camp
Thursday, April 8. 3:00- 6:00pm
Wayne County Community College
Downriver Campus, Ray Mix Room
Learn from the experts about how to improve your job search, what you should add to your resume, and new places to look for job options.

Save Your Savings
Friday, April 9. 1:00- 4:00pm
Monroe County Community College
Lay-Z-Boy Center
Financial literacy topics covered will include how to avoid common frauds, debt collection, and foreclosure scams. There will also be the chance to receive free one-on-one foreclosure and legal advice following the event.

Robot Invasion for Festifools!

Wed, 03/31/2010 - 4:48pm by StoryLaura

Nothing says spring in Ann Arbor better than Festifoolery but this year the Robots are taking over! Thanks to our friends at 826, we should be well equipped! Come to the Downtown Library at 2:00ish on Sunday, April 11 and get all geared up for the Robot Invasion on Main Street!

Let's get foolish!

Wed, 03/31/2010 - 2:56pm by katieh

FestiFools is an organization that aims to make art accessible and fun for everyone. On April 11 from 4-5pm there will be a FestiFools parade down Main Street in Downtown Ann Arbor. In honor of April Fool's Day, this is a chance to have fun, get silly, and let your inner fool come out and play! Come see stunning papier-mâché puppet floats, beautiful costumes, and dance to the beat of GROOVE (a UM percussion group). For those who want to volunteer, enter their own float, or if you just want more information, visit their web site.

Hope to see you there! (Check out last year's podcast with Festifools' creative director, Mark Tucker.

Comic Artists Forum is April 11

Wed, 03/31/2010 - 2:30pm by K.C.

Because of Easter this Sunday April’s Comic Artist Forum will meet the second Sunday, April 11. The location for the forum is changed as well. We’ll meet at the Pittsfield branch.

The forum itself will offer the same great opportunity to share work and get fresh ideas for future comics or graphic novels. We provide the basics: pencil, paper, eraser, ruler, marker but you are welcome to bring your favorite drawing tools.

This month’s guest artist will be . Check out his Closing Doors and Other Yarns.

Comic Artists Forum | Sunday, April 11 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Pittsfield Branch | Teens and Adults

Disability Culture and the Arts

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 10:02am by iralax

Petra Kuppers, UM Associate Professor of English and Artistic Director of The Olimpias Performance Research Series, will present a program of her work using the arts to inspire people with disabilities, April 1, 7-8:30 pm, Downtown Library. She uses creative movement, writing, and speaking as keys to self understanding and greater awareness of others. Kuppers travels the globe leading this interactive group process with adults of all ages. She will show video clips of her group work and answer questions on how to use body and mind to creatively engage with the world.

Signing Smart--Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers

Tue, 03/23/2010 - 1:25pm by battlem

Learn how and when to sign with your baby or toddler to improve communication! Join us at the Traverwood Branch on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 11-11:45am as Kathy Brady of Signing Smart guides you and your young one through games, songs, and other activities that make learning signs fun and easy.

Job Fair and Non-Profit Showcase

Tue, 03/23/2010 - 12:24pm by monkk

On Thursday, March 25 from 1 to 4 pm, Washtenaw Community College Employment Services and Student Resources and Women's Center will be hosting the 14th Annual Spring Job Fair in the Morris Lawrence Building. There will be approximately 50 companies and businesses to meet with job seekers to discuss employment opportunities within their organizations. There will also be around 20 local non-profit agencies on hand to discuss their services and resources. Remember to dress professionally, bring plenty of copies of your resume, and have an introduction speech ready. For more information call 734-677-5155 or email careers@wccnet.edu.

The Ghost Army Has Arrived

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 7:29pm by andersone

For nearly 50 years, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops maintained secrecy about their unique mission and actions during World War II. Now, a powerful documentary about the Ghost Army has been made, and the Hatcher Graduate Library has an exhibit in honor of this extraordinary group of men.

In 1944, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops arrived in Normandy equipped with "hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind collection of sound effects records, and it carried out its battlefield mission without firing a shot."

The exhibit at Hatcher began on March 1st and will run through May 3rd. The exhibit, located in Room 100, the Gallery, is available to the public during normal hours of library operations (see the Hatcher site for specific hours).

For more on the documentary about the Ghost Army

For an interesting article from Ann Arbor.com

And for the Hatcher Graduate Library page about the exhibit

Two of a Kind

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 3:46pm by StoryLaura

Publishers Weekly says “TWO OF A KIND is a one-of-a-kind find!” We are lucky that Jenny and David, a husband-wife duo, have family and friends in Ann Arbor so they drop in to entertain us once in a while! So treat the family to award-winning music with lots of dancing and laughter on Sunday, March 28th at 2:00 pm at the Downtown Library.

Sports Injury Prevention!

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:25pm by Bertha

Robert Williams, MD, a Chelsea Orthopedic Specialist, will talk bones, stretching, stance, along with training tips to keep you playing this spring, whether you're running track, playing baseball or softball, or training ahead for a fall sport. He will discuss the various types of sports injuries, and will share things you can do to keep from getting sidelined.

Check out library materials Running Anatomy which gives you tips for improving your performance through strengthening exercises, thus reducing injuries or Sports Injuries Guidebook. Be sure to come with questions on March 22, at the Traverwood branch from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Grade 6-Adult.