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YPSILANTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES A “HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA”
YPSILANTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES A “HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA” DECEMBER 15 WITH WORLD PREMIERE BY BROOKE PIERSON, THE WASHTENAW INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, AND HOLIDAY FAVORITES CONDUCTED BY MUSIC DIRECTOR ADAM C. RICCINTOAnnual family holiday concert features a world premiere, special guests, and holiday favorites—plus the second annual YSO Holiday Silent Auction YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN, November 8, 2024--Music Director Adam C. Riccinto and the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra (YSO) will present
Cleary University Offers Automatic Admission to Michigan High School Seniors
(HOWELL, MI) Cleary is pleased to announce it has expanded its Cleary Direct Connect program to include all Michigan high school graduates! Through this program, introduced last year, students automatically are admitted to the university without going through a tedious admission process. Cleary Direct Connect virtually eliminates the entire application process and moves directly to enrollment steps. “We are excited to expand this opportunity and offer it to all Michigan graduating high school seniors so
TheRide and getDowntown Program Win ACT Excellence Award
Award honors performance and leadership in Transportation Demand Management ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), along with the getDowntown Program, is pleased to announce that the organization recently won an Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) award for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Excellence. TheRide won the Excellence award for Transportation Provider, which was presented at the recent 2024 TDM Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The TDM
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Ann Arbor Area Becomes First Destination in Michigan to Achieve “Destination Verified” Status for Accessible Travel
Ann Arbor, MI – (November 18, 2024) The greater Ann Arbor area proudly announces its recognition as the first destination in Michigan to achieve the “Destination Verified” status with Wheel the World, a global accessibility platform. This designation, supported by the Pure Michigan Accessible Traveler Grant, highlights the region’s commitment to accessible tourism for travelers with physical, cognitive, and invisible disabilities. The Wheel the World “Destination Verified” status recognizes communities
Registration open for WCC’s Winter 2025 semester; classes begin January 13
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 20, 2024) – The 2025 Winter Semester at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) begins January 13. New students may apply for admission. Registration remains open through the first day of classes. Prospective students may apply online for enrollment in a few easy steps. The college will offer four start dates to accommodate the flexible schedules of traditional and non-traditional students. Half of WCC’s students are adults 22 and older, many with family and job
Get Healthy Together A FREE health and wellness community event for all, hosted by the Office of Com
Please join the U-M Rogel Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement on Saturday, December 7th for Get Healthy Together. A FREE in-person health and wellness program for all. This health promotion event will provide education, health screenings, opportunities to interact with community organizations, Q&A’s with our medical experts, raffle prizes, and more. Please share this email and the attached flyer with others. ALL are welcome. Program and registration details are below.Date: Saturday,
Washtenaw Community College hosts career and apprenticeship activities November 18-22
Students, alumni, community invited to participate ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 15, 2024) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host National Career Development Week and National Apprenticeship Week activities November 18-22. It’s the 10th annual celebration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week, with activities designed to help students, alumni and the community prepare for a more prosperous future through hands-on apprenticeships. The week kicks off with the virtual
Michigan Public Announces New Director of Development
ANN ARBOR, MI – Michigan Public is pleased to announce the hiring of Daryel Peake as the station’s new Director of Development. With over a decade of experience in corporate fundraising, grant management, and nonprofit development, Peake brings a proven track record of driving impactful partnerships and fundraising growth to Michigan Public. Peake comes to Michigan Public from Per Scholas, Inc. (Bronx, New York) where he was Senior Director of Development for the Midwest region. While there, he led a
Washtenaw Community College, Talent Together partner to prepare teachers, address critical shortage
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (November 7, 2024) – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher preparation initiative to address the educator shortage in Michigan. Talent Together, one of the nation’s largest “Grow Your Own” teacher preparation programs, is led by a consortium of all 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan. It was founded in partnership with the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative. WCC has been selected as the consortium’s premiere
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Labor and employment attorney Regan Dahle rejoins Butzel in the firm’s Ann Arbor office
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Regan K. Dahle has rejoined Butzel as a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group. Preceding her return to the firm, Dahle served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Human Resources, of a national third-party administrator of Taft-Hartley, multi-employer benefit plans. Based in the firm’s Ann Arbor office, Dahle focuses her practice in the areas of Employment Law and Labor Relations. She counsels and defends employers in arbitrations, unfair labor
SUPPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS : FOR LESS THAN $40 PER EMPLOYEE
Metroparks annual passes offer a simple yet impactful way to support employees’ well-being, enhance their work-life balance, and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for Southeast Michigan.WHY A METROPARKS ANNUAL PASS? With 13 beautiful Metroparks and nearly 25,000 acres across Southeast Michigan, employees can enjoy year-round access to the best trails, beaches, pools, boat launches, nature centers and so much more. From hiking and biking to kayaking and winter sports, the Metroparks offer
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Community Invited to Ann Arbor Bicentennial Closing Ceremony Dec. 14 at Skyline High School
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 1, 2024 —In January 2024, the Ann Arbor community came together to kick off the city's 200th anniversary celebration at the State Theater. Since then, thousands of Ann Arborites have celebrated the milestone at monthly events and paid tribute with celebratory tree plantings, a park renaming, a new city flag design and park murals. It is now time to bring these festivities to a close with the final celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Ann Arbor Skyline High School. “It’s not
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UTEC Informs Business Owners of New Section 179 Tax Deduction Limits for 2024
Leading MTSP Encourages Companies to Maximize Profits with updated Tax Code Benefits ANN ARBOR, MI – October 22, 2024 – UTEC, a leading managed technology services pro-vider, is encouraging business owners to take advantage of the IRS Section 179 tax deduc-tion, which provides significant savings on capital expenditures for 2024. This year, busi-nesses can deduct up to $1,220,000 on qualifying equipment purchases, including copiers, printers, IT infrastructure, managed software, cybersecurity solutions,
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MEDIA ADVISORY Ann Arbor Area to Celebrate 'Destination Verified' Status with Wheel the World
Ann Arbor Area to Celebrate 'Destination Verified' Status with Wheel the World WHAT: Destination Ann Arbor is proud to announce the Ann Arbor area as the first community in Michigan to achieve Destination Verified status with Wheel the World, a global leader in accessible tourism. This milestone showcases the Ann Arbor area’s commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible destination for travelers of all abilities. This event will include a press conference, a panel discussion featuring leaders in
RegenCen Presents a Special Screening of M Factor — Shedding the Silence on Menopause in Ann Arbor,
Ann Arbor, MI (October 30, 2024) – RegenCen — a leading provider of menopause medicine, bioidentical hormones, and anti-aging solutions — is excited to announce a special screening of the groundbreaking documentary film, The M Factor: Shedding the Silence on Menopause on Monday, November 4 from 4-6pm. Following the screening, a captivating Q&A panel will feature Dr. Gustav Lo, a renowned expert in regenerative medicine and founder of RegenCen, and Jo LaMarca, a well-known figure in the health and wellness
Veterans to be honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11; public invited
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 30, 2024) – Washtenaw Community College will honor America’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11. The public is invited to the sunrise flag-raising, gathering around 7 a.m. for the approximately 7:21 a.m. ceremony to be held in front of the Student Center building at the main entrance of campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. At 9:15 a.m., a ceremony honoring veterans will be held inside the Student Center on the second floor open space
Political journalist Tim Skubick to discuss election impacts at November 7 Washtenaw Economic Club
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (October 29, 2024) – Tim Skubick, longtime journalist covering state news at the capitol in Lansing, will highlight impacts of the Fall election results at next week’s Washtenaw Economic Club meeting. The luncheon, “Insider’s Look at the Election Results and Their Impact on You!,” will be 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 7, in Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. The Washtenaw Economic Club is sponsored by WCC and
Lake Forest Golf Club in Ann Arbor Unveils Newly Renovated Clubhouse, Welcomes Chef Blake Reetz
Ann Arbor, MI–Lake Forest Golf Club is excited to announce the grand reopening of its newly renovated clubhouse, a fresh new look that enhances the club's welcoming atmosphere and modern amenities. To complement this transformation, we are proud to introduce our new Executive Chef, Blake Reetz, along with a seasonal menu designed to delight our guests. The renovation of our clubhouse has created a welcoming space for relaxation, dining, and socializing. Our state-of-the-art pergola and expansive deck
