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Spring Job Fair, March 20
by Stewart
Looking for a job? Mark your calendar! On Tuesday, March 20th, the Spring Job Fair will be held at the Morris J. Lawrence building, from noon until 4:00pm. WCC Employment Services hosts this job fair that includes local employers who are seeking qualified applicants. The event is free and open to the public.
You may want to check out these books before the event:
Acing the interview : how to ask and answer the questions that will get you the job
How to find a job on Linkedin, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other social networks
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Earth Day Festival at Leslie Science & Nature Center
by Caser
Celebrate Earth Day at the Leslie Science and Nature Center on April 22 from 12-4pm. "This free, family-friendly event features displays from 50 local environmental, non-profit, and governmental organizations; live animal demonstrations; hands-on activities; product & toy testing; live entertainment; green building & commuting technologies; energy topics; water awareness; sustainable agriculture; and more." Check out the birds of prey and the Critter House. Engage in crafting with the Scrap Box. Dance along with local musicians, Gemini. More details are posted at www.a2earthday.org. Can't make this event? Check out the AADL's collection of Earth Day books and videos for more ways to celebrate Earth Day.
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Free ADHD Workshop
by jaegerla
The Institute for Human Adjustment at the University Center for the Child and the Family will be hosting a parent education workshop on ADHD and other learning disabilities. Attendees will learn practical strategies for handling the challenges their families face and will also receive an opportunity to share ideas, resources, and support with people experiencing similar issues. The program will consist of three sessions on
Monday, April 16
Tuesday, April 24
Wednesday, May 2
The workshops will be held from 7-8:15 pm at 530 Church St., Suite 1465. Registration is required for attendance. If you are interested please call (734) 764-9466 to reserve your spot.
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Ann Arbor Film Festival DVDs
by manz
The Ann Arbor Film Festival starts soon! I love this time of year. So many films to see in just a few days time. Have you been hawking over the schedule and taking notes of what you’d like to see? Be ready, as the fun begins Tuesday, March 27 and runs through Sunday, April 1.
Established in 1963, The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the longest-running independent and experimental film festival in North America, and we are lucky to have it in our own backyard. This year marks the festival’s 50th anniversary and there are all sorts of special events going on, not only at the Michigan Theater, but all over town, to make this year bigger and better than ever. Meanwhile, to view some of the films of past festivals, check out these collections available at AADL:
Time Pieces: 46th Ann Arbor Film Festival, DVD collection, Volume 1
Unexplored territories: 47th Ann Arbor Film Festival, DVD collection, Volume 2
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Behind The Scenes Of HVA
by jaegerla
Are you interested in becoming a paramedic? Are you curious about what goes on inside an ambulance? If you answered yes to either of those questions then the following program may be just what the doctor ordered.
The Huron Valley Ambulance facility is hosting HVA Behind the Scenes. This is a free, interactive 6-week program where participants explore what it takes to provide quality emergency medical services to HVA's multi-county service area. HVA Behind the Scenes runs for six consecutive Wednesdays starting April 4 through May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at HVA's headquarters located at 1200 State Circle in Pittsfield Township.
HVA Behind the Scenes participants will learn how 9-1-1 medical calls are dispatched, be trained in the latest CPR techniques and visit Pittsfield Public Safety for an up close look at fire and police operations.
Register as soon as possible. The total enrollment for HVA Behind the Scenes is limited to 25 participants. Registration is open to adults living in any of HVA's service areas with priority given to residents of Washtenaw County or one of the following western Wayne County communities: Belleville, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Sumpter Township, and Van Buren Township.
Also, the library carries many resources for people interested in becoming emergency medical technicians. Consider checking out our books and videos on the profession.
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The Future of Ann Arbor Senior Center
by iralax
A few years ago the Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Dept. began an evaluation of the social and recreational programming at the Ann Arbor Senior Center in Burns Park. The strategic recommendations finalized in 2011 contain some interesting findings. With more than 30,000 people over 50 living in Ann Arbor, only 250 actively use the AASC, and most of them are over 70. Some reasons given for this are the many offerings this culturally rich area provides that mature adults participate in as well as the general good health and wealth the mature population who live here enjoy. Even the term “senior” is questioned because it’s a label many don’t care for.
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Mini-Comics Day at the Duderstadt Center
by K.C.
2nd Annual Mini-Comics Day | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Saturday, March 10, 2012
If you like making comics and meeting other cartoonists, here's your chance to complete a mini-comic, photocopy it, and swap with fellow artists all in a day. You can work alone or with others. Your mini-comic may be any number of pages. If you've never made a mini-comic before, no problem, come and find out what it's all about. For more details check the Mini-Comics Day FAQ.
Registration is now open-- send email to minicomics-2012@umich.edu to sign up!
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Monthly Book Discussions at Crazy Wisdom
by manz
Looking to read a book and join a discussion on it? Check out Crazy Wisdom’s monthly book discussions, which take place at 7 p.m. at Ann Arbor's Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Titles to be discussed in the near future that you've still got time to read are:
March 23: The Best Spiritual Writing 2012, edited by Philip Zaleski
April 13: The Holographic Universe, by Michael Talbot
There is no registration, just show up! Check here for more details, and for more information on each title. AADL owns both titles! Do any spark your interest? If these don't, check back to see what the next Crazy Wisdom Monthly Book Discussion series will be.
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Join the Nation of Readers!
by schoenbaechlere
Reading is big business in Ann Arbor! During the month of March, we have a chance to contribute our enthusiasm for reading to the national stage by participating in Read Across America. This year, Read Across America will be celebrating The Lorax in anticipation of the movie premiere on March 2nd.
How will you celebrate reading during the month of March? Perhaps you can sign the pledge. Maybe you'd like to sing the Read Across America song. Or, you could get creative and plan a fun activity of your own! No matter what you do, your contribution will help to build a nation of strong and enthusiastic readers while also working to increase literacy in our community and beyond.
What better way to celebrate reading than to visit the library on March 2nd for Preschool Storytime or Baby Playgroup? And don't forget to join us at the library on March 15th in a Toast to the Truffula Trees to celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss!
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Washtenaw Homeless Veterans Stand Down
by monkk
The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is hosting the Homeless Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the medical center auditorium. The Washtenaw Stand Down is a community-based initiative designed to connect Washtenaw homeless veterans with the resources needed to begin rebuilding their lives. The resource fair will provide health assistance, clothes, blankets, personal hygiene supplies, housing assistance, refreshments, snacks, VA benefits enrollment, job assistance, and much more.