Physiology of Addiction

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 10:54am by Beth Manuel

Join Dawn Farm in their free Educational Series, continuing Tuesday November 17 with Carl Christensen, MD, PhD, Addictionologist . All programs are 7:30 to 9:00 PM in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center. The series lasts through June 2010, with topics such as Co-dependency and Trauma, Chemical Use & Addiction. Dawn Farm is a valued source for information on addiction and recovery, one we're lucky to have in our community. Take advantage of this series by printing this flier. All are welcome.

Meeting on the Future of Mack Pool

Sat, 11/07/2009 - 3:38pm by Debbie G.

What does the future hold for Mack Pool? Attend the public meeting of the Mack Pool Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 ~ 8:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Ann Arbor Open School at Mack and evaluate the options. Mack Pool currently offers public swimming, Red Cross swim lessons, master's programs and synchronized swimming programs in a six-lane, 25 yard main pool and attached children's pool. For more info on the meeting contact Dan McGuire, Mack Pool supervisor at 734.794.6237 or dmcguire@a2gov.org.

The Perils, Pitfalls, Perks and Pleasures of Online Dating With Cheryl Blackwell

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 4:03pm by Caser

Thinking of joining the many individuals who have tried online dating? Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at the Pittsfield Branch from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for a lighthearted discussion of The Perils, Pitfalls, Perks and Pleasures of Online Dating.

Ann Arbor resident Cheryl Blackwell will reflect (and expound) on her observations and experiences with online dating. Topics will include the differences in several popular dating sites, online etiquette, and what really happens on first dates. Plan to attend if you are considering joining the world of online dating, are just curious, or want to know if your online experiences were unique (they probably weren’t). For more information on this event, contact the Library at 327-4200. The Pittsfield Branch is located at 2359 Oak Valley Drive in Ann Arbor.

The AADL owns several intriguing non-fiction books on online dating, including I Love You, Let's Meet and Why Mr. Right Can't Find You, or try the fiction book, Love @ First Site.

Women and Lung Cancer -- Smoker, Non-smoker, What's My Risk?

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 2:39pm by Caser

On Thursday evening, Nov. 5th, Gregory Kalemkerian, M.D. from the University of Michigan Health System will be giving an interactive, educational presentation featuring a descriptive slide show, discussion, and Q & A on the subject of women and lung cancer risks. The event will take place at the Ypsilanti District Library on 5577 Whittaker Road. The event is free and is presented by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. To register call 734-998-7071 or go to www.mcancer.org/outreach. For more literature on this subject, see Lung Cancer: What you Need to Know -- Now and Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices -- and Hope from the AADL, or visit UM's lung cancer resource website.

2nd Public Meeting on the Future of the Ann Arbor Senior Center

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 9:11am by Debbie G.

The Ann Arbor Senior Center Task Force will hold a second public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 ~ 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Avenue, adjacent to Burns Park, to discuss options for the future of the Ann Arbor Senior Center. As outlined in the Ann Arbor Chronicle article, City budget constraints will require a re-evaluation of the services offered at the Senior Center. Public input and comments will be greatly appreciated at the meeting. If you have further questions, please call Facility Manager Pam Simmons at 734.794.6250.

Packard Health West Opening Soon!

Tue, 10/13/2009 - 3:33pm by Beth Manuel

Now West-siders can reap the benefit of the Packard Health Clinic closer to home. Celebrate the Grand Opening of Packard Health West at the corner of Dexter & Maple on October 23rd. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at noon as well as Blood Pressure Screening & Sports Physicals from 3-5. Prizes too! Print this flier for a chance to win in an hourly drawing. Please bring a can of food to donate to Food Gatherers, too!

Is NOW a Good time for you to Volunteer?

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 10:56am by Beth Manuel

Interested in making a lasting mark in the life of a non-reader or English Language Learner? Washtenaw Literacy is looking for one-on-one tutors. Volunteer training begins Thursday October 1st and will occur on the following 4 Mondays & Thursdays: 10/5, 10/8, 10/12 & 10/15. Training sessions will be held at 5585 Interface Drive behind Creekside Grill. Or go to Washtenaw Literacy for their training schedule and other information.

Drop-In Tutoring for English Language Learners, Ages 8-18

Wed, 09/16/2009 - 9:57am by manz

826Michigan has a new workshop happening at their lab on Liberty Street this fall, made just for English language learners! The workshop, Drop-in for English Language Learners, is geared towards beginning to intermediate English language learners aged 8-18. Every Saturday from 12-1pm from September 19 through November 21, a crew of knowledgeable volunteers will be ready with activities to help with grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills. The workshop is drop-in and requires no registration. Visit 826’s website for more information regarding this workshop.

Fabulous Fiction Firsts #178

Wed, 09/09/2009 - 6:25pm by muffy

Ann Arbor author Harry Dolan's sensational debut
Bad Things Happen* has garnered rave reviews everywhere.

Patrick Anderson of the The Washington Post thought it "Witty, sophisticated, suspenseful and endless fun -- a novel to be savored by people who know and love good crime fiction, and the best first novel I've read this year."

Marilyn Stasio of The New York Times praised Dolan's gift of storytelling.

Publishers Weekly liked that "Dolan gets everything right in his debut. . . . Pitch-perfect prose and sophisticated characterizations drive the noirish plot, which offers plenty of unexpected twists."

Equally enthusiastic in endorsing this newcomer to crime fiction are Nelson DeMille, Karin Slaughter and James Patterson.

And where would Dolan set this mystery? Where else?

* = Starred reviews

The HomeGrown Festival is this Saturday!

Tue, 09/08/2009 - 1:17pm by manz

Ann Arbor’s Homegrown Festival is headed to the Kerrytown market on Saturday, September 12, from 5-10pm. The festival’s website boasts, “The HomeGrown Festival celebrates local food and community and seeks to focus broad mainstream attention on the community-wide benefits (and pleasure!) of eating from our own foodshed.”

In addition to the wonderful food vendors who will be there, there will also be a number of other activities to partake in, including tomato tasting, a beer garden, chef demos, kids’ activities, non-profit booths, and live music. Sounds like good times! Admission is free, food is available for purchase.

Ann Arbor has such a wonderful community with great support in local food efforts. (Think Slow Food Huron Valley.) Celebrate wonderful food and wonderful Michigan farms at this event!