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Teens Using Drugs: Education Series
by Beth Manuel
The Dawn Farms Education Series, "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" will be presented in its final session before it resumes in the fall. This is a free, two-part series that will be presented from 7:30-9:00 pm Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 (part one, "What to Know"), and Tuesday, June 9th (part two, "What to Do"). The programs will be held in the "Exhibition Room" on the first floor of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. The sessions are presented by the Dawn Farm Youth & Family Services team. This program is targeted primarily to parents/caretakers of teens & young adults but is inclusive of other family members, teens, professionals, students, people who sponsor or support teens, and others interested. Please contact 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org or see the link to Dawn Farm for further information.
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Nature Walk @ Barton Nature Area this Thursday
by eapearce
The Ann Arbor District Library and Natural Area Preservation team up each year to offer a series of informative walks at local nature areas throughout the summer. This year's first nature walk will take place this Thursday, May 7 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Barton Nature Area.
Barton Nature Area is a 102-acre park located along the Huron River divided into two sections. A variety of ecosystems can be seen in Barton, including old field, prairie, wet shrubland, mesic forest and emergent marsh. A representative from NAP will lead the walk, offer information about native plants and animals, and about the landscape, and answer questions. We'll meet in the parking lot off of Huron River Drive, just north of Bird Rd. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring water if you'd like.
Other walks this summer will take place at Argo Nature Area, Furstenburg Nature Area and Black Pond Woods.
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Toxic Waste No More
by Beth Manuel
If you’re a resident of Washtenaw County this is for YOU! Perhaps you have some toxic stuff sitting around. You know, old cans of paint or oils, junky-gunk in tubes that you can’t even identify...check this out: The Home Toxics Collection Program is open to ALL Washtenaw County Residents the first 3 Saturdays a month from April through November. This program is not intended for businesses and/or organizations. However, if you need information or help finding disposal options please contact them or visit their Business Recycling page. The collection program is a free service for residents.They do accept donations, which go directly to the cost of disposal. Each year the donations collected are responsible for approximately 10% of the total disposal costs.Don't let that toxic stuff sit around any longer!
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53rd Ann Arbor Film Festival
by manz
Are you ready to film fest it up this week?! The 53rd annual Ann Arbor Film Festival started last night with a bang and goes through Sunday, March 29 at the Michigan Theater. As the longest running experimental film festival in the country, the film festival celebrates the best in experimental film making featuring a ton of amazing films, including feature lengths, documentaries and short films.
This year offers a special nod to founder George Manupelli, who passed away last fall, and there are special programs surrounding his work, including a free event on Saturday that is a tribute to Manupelli.
Check out the full schedule of films to see what looks good to you. I also recommend taking a look at the Ann Arbor Film Festival DVD Collection at AADL, featuring some films from past festivals. For further investigation, peruse the the wonderful Ann Arbor Film Festival Archive featuring photos, interviews, posters, articles, and programs from the history of the fabulous film festival.
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Find Out How to Cut Costs & $ave!
by Beth Manuel
Want to learn how to save money on your energy and water bills? Join us Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM @ Malletts Creek Branch! If you're a DTE customer, you can receive a free, in-home assessment from them that provides you with items that can start saving you money on your utility bills pronto. In fact, you can borrow one of our energy meters to find out exactly which of your appliances or electronics are the energy-suckers. What sorts of items are provided by DTE, you ask? A whole bunch of new compact fluorescent light bulbs in a variety of styles; water-saving faucet aerators & shower heads. Learn all about the complimentary DTE Home Energy consultation and sign up for one for your home.
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Still Puzzled about Health Care?
by Beth Manuel
Are you or anyone you know still in the market place for health insurance? We will have answers for some of your questions!
Monday January 26, 2015: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
In partnership with the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) and the U-M group, the Health Policy Student Association, this session will provide information about health insurance options and will also provide information to refer community members to services that can directly enroll people into the coverage they’re eligible for. Some community members are enrolled in coverage that requires re-enrollment each year. The speaker will have information and assistance for attendees to learn about re-enrollment. Enrollment will not be conducted on-site.
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A New Dental Clinic in Washtenaw County!
by Beth Manuel
For folks who are uninsured & low income, dental concerns can be a big pain and we know they can lead to other medical issues. This new clinic, located in the Haab Health Building on Huron Street in Ypsilanti, will serve adults and children who are uninsured or low income, or who are enrolled in Medicaid, MIChild or Healthy Kids. The Dental Clinic is a program of Washtenaw County Public Health in partnership with Michigan Community Dental Clinics (MCDC), St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and the Washtenaw Health Plan and opens in February, 2015. They are now taking appointments. Call 877-313-6232 to schedule. Llame al 877-313-6232 para hacer su cita.
Public Event
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Monday August 3, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Ages 14-18
Public Event
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Monday July 13, 2015: 10:00am to
11:00am
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Ages 14-18
Public Event
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday June 17, 2015: 10:00am to
11:00am
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Ages 14-18