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Dream Seeding for a Better World Art Show
by muffy
The public is invited to a reception of the Dream Seeding for a Better World art show on Saturday, March 7th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Michigan Union (530 South State Street). There will be music, storytelling and food. Free.
The show is organized by dreamseeding.org and showcases creative work that helps us visualize and create a more peaceful and ecologically healthy community.
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Jumpstart
by sherlonya
Jumpstart is reading to children at AADL! If you seek to provide your child another opportunity to hear stories, this is a service that might be right for your family. University of Michigan students read to children one-on-one or in small groups and provide a small craft or activity.
Jumpstart is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, supervises, and supports college students to work with early childhood programs.
Take advantage of this opportunity at a branch near you!
Saturday, February 28, Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room, 1:00-2:30
Saturday, March 14, Traverwood Branch: Program Room, 1:00-2:30
Saturday, March 28, Pittsfield Branch: Program Room, 1:00-2:30
Saturday, April 3, Traverwood Branch: Program Room, 1:00-2:30
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Career Development Workshop for Students with Disabilities
by iralax
There are two excellent opportunities for students with disabilities who are concerned that their disability will prevent them from getting a job or whether they should disclose their limitation. You will also learn about what is the best type of work experience and opportunities with Michigan's AmeriCorps and state corporations. The workshops will take place on these dates and locations:
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:00 - 7:00pm Oakland Community College – Royal Oak Campus
739 Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Register: Ms. Marcia Kosovec; (248) 246-2480; mmkosove@oaklandcc.edu
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 3:00 – 6:00pm Wayne State University – Faculty Administration Building, Room 1139
656 W. Kirby (Reuther Mall), Detroit, MI 48202
Register: Ms. Randie Kruman; (313) 577-2570; rskruman@wayne.edu PRESENTERS Cathy McAdam, Consultant, DiverseAbility LLC John Lapetz, Retired Manager, Ford Motor Company
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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads Event: Timothy Ferris
by andrewjmac
On Thurs., Jan. 29, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads author Timothy Ferris will speak at 7:30 pm at the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College. The author of Seeing in the Dark will talk about the contributions of amateurs in the field of astronomy, both in the past and today, and share his thoughts on the universe around us. Ferris has won numerous awards for his astronomical writing, including being a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He has also created several PBS documentaries, including one based on Seeing in the Dark.
Join our online discussion of the 2009 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads title today to get warmed up for the talk.
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Autism Study
by sherlonya
The University of Michigan Autism and Communciation Disorder Center (UMAAC) is collaborating with researchers at the University of California Davis, and the University of Washington to evaluate the impact of intervening with toddlers age two and younger who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. This study seeks to determine if intensive early intervention can reduce the language impairments and social deficits associated with autism.
The intervention, the Early Start Denver Model, fuses developmental and relationship-based intervention techniques with applied behavior analysis teaching strategies. It focuses on using play and positive interactions to teach a developmental curriculum designed for each child based on current abilities and interests.
They are currently seeking families with children who are 12-24 months old and have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having autism and live within 1 hour of UMACC. Participating families will be randomized to either an in-home intervention group or a community services group. Families in the community services group will receive community services referrals and clinical support by phone, and offered free parent education classes. Families in the in-home intervention group will receive parent training and intervention provided by project staff 20 hours a week for two years. All participating families will receive free developmental assessments with written reports.
The Early Steps Study is one of two early intervention research studies currently underway at UMACC. Although the recruitment ages for the two studies overlap, openings may not be available in both projects at the same time. However, if openings are available, qualifying families may participate in either project. For additional information....
This study has approval from the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board.
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What do you see when you look up into the night sky?
by Albert
The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to join our online discussion of the 2009 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads title Seeing In The Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering The Wonders Of The Universe, by Timothy Ferris. 2009 marks the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of the first astronomical observation through a telescope by Galileo. Here are a few questions to get the discussion rolling: Have you ever seen a really dark, starry night? What did you think about and how did you feel? What was the first object you saw through a telescope that got you hooked on observing the night sky? Compare viewing the sky through a telescope versus seeing it with the naked eye. Add your comments below.
(Be sure to log in; or, if you don't have an account, create one here).
Should government continue to support science?
And another new question: Why, as a species, do we need night?
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Prevent Home Foreclosure
by iralax
You are invited to attend a free workshop on how to avoid losing your home to foreclosure. It will take place on Wed., Jan 21, 6-8 pm at the Bryant Community Center at 3 W. Eden Ct., Ann Arbor. Dinner and childcare will be provided. The speakers will be from the MSU Extension & Washtenaw County Treasurer. Please call 734-994-2722 with questions.
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News from the Ypsilanti Historical Society
by amy
Join us at the Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI) on Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. for the unveiling of an online archive of the Ypsilanti Historical Society's newsletter, Ypsilanti Gleanings. This event will include a demonstration of the site and a presentation on Ypsilanti history by Al Rudisill, President of the Ypsilanti Historical Society.
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Join us for one of the upcoming Discussion Leader Training Sessions
by amy
Learn how to start a discussion of Seeing in the Dark in your organization, church, neighborhood or just with friends by attending one of the two community Discussion Leader Training Sessions. Wednesday January 7, 2009: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: aadlfreespace. Register online to join the training session at the Ann Arbor District Library or call 327-4555.
A second Discussion Leader Training Session will be held Monday, Jan.12, 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Ypsilanti District Library - Community Meeting Room, 5577 Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti. To register, call the Ypsilanti District Library at 482-4110 ext. 1303.
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AATA Introduces a New Route
by pkooger
The Ride (a.k.a. the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti bus system) has introduced a new route just in time for the holidays. On December 1, AATA began service on Route 17; Amtrak-Depot St. This route starts and ends at Blake Transit Center and offers service to City Hall, Community High School, Kerrytown, and the Amtrak station on Depot St. For people like myself, who are planning to take the Amtrak train out of the city for the holidays and who have light baggage, this route offers convenient access to the train station for $1 (or less) per trip. For more details on Route 17 and other services of The Ride, visit their website or call at (734) 996-0400.