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A New PLUS for Ann Arbor
by Debbie G.
The Secretary of State Office at 353 North Maple Rd has a new look and new services beginning today, as the branch reopens as a PLUS Office. PLUS offices offer additional services and conveniences, such as payment by Discover credit card at the counter, expanded Wednesday hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., instant titles, the ability to purchase your own driving record on site and Self-Service Stations for tab renewals. To save even more time, mileage and gas, renew your license plates online.
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Dragon Boat Festival at Gallup Park
by Debbie G.
The University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies will kick off the ChinaNow Theme Year with the first ever university-sponsored Dragon Boat Festival from 10–5pm on September 30 at Gallup Park. The boats will be decorated to look like dragons with a fiery open-mouth head at the bow and a scaly tail at the stern. There's a full day's worth of events including Tai Chi, kite-making, yo-yo spinning, lion dancing, and a culinary taste of China.
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Local Legend "Shaky Jake" Dies at 82
by amy
Long-time local legend "Shaky Jake" Woods died Sunday at the age of 82. Ann Arbor's street corner ambiance will never be the same. Read the article on mlive and share your memories of Jake.
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Her name is Vega
by manz
American contemporary folk artist and popular musician Suzanne Vega is performing live at The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 29. Vega began releasing albums in the mid- 1980s and her first big success came with the singles “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” (you know, that song that always got stuck your head.) Her latest release, Beauty & Crime, brings further proof that she’s got something to say that’s worth listening to. You can see more of Vega at her website.
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Corn Mazes Galore!
by jaegerla
Fall is nearly here, and you know what that means- the corn mazes are open for business! Nothing else will get you as into the mood for Halloween or Fall itself as a trip through a corn maze once the weather has cooled down. Stop and imagine it: hot apple cider, the leaves changing color, piles of pumpkins, and racing to beat your friends or family through a maze. Try out these local thrills:
Plymouth Orchard and Cider Mill
Obstbaum Orchards
Talladay Farms Three Cedars Farm
Wiards Orchard
After you have braved a maze or two, wind down with a spooky book or a fun movie from the library! A reading choice that would be sure to please would be The Selected Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, or for a lighter route give a classic movie a try with It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
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Bonsai!
by manz
The 34th Annual Bonsai Show, presented by the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society, will take place August 25 & 26th from 10 am to 4:30 pm at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The show will feature about 100 bonsai, demos, as well as items for purchase such as tools, supplies and books. Admission is $3 and will happen regardless of weather conditions.
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Washtenaw County Survey on Computer Ownership & Use
by lunchgroup
The Digital Inclusion Taskforce, part of Wireless Washtenaw, is currently gathering information on computer ownership and use in Washtenaw County via this short survey through Saturday, September 15. Providing your name and contact information is optional. The Digital Inclusion Taskforce will use this information as the work on Wireless Washtenaw progresses to explore and plan for ways in which Washtenaw County residents can best take advantage of free or lower-cost wireless service, and appreciate the feedback you are providing by taking the survey.
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Rating Michigan Bridges
by Debbie G.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has a new website that provides Safety Reports on 4,402 state highway bridges. Bridge reports are available by route number and/or county are current through August 15, 2007. The website only includes bridges 20 feet or more and does not include pedestrian and locally-owned bridges. Locally, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has instituted new weight restrictions for bridges.
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Food Fare @ the Farmers’ Market
by Debbie G.
Looking for a new way to prepare your favorite veggies? Then come to the Whole Foods Market Tasting Event this Wednesday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market. The Whole Foods chefs will feature locally grown produce from all our favorite FM vendors. Look for samples and recipes at this free event.
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Pick a Parks & Rec Class Online
by Debbie G.
Beginning August 20th, you can Register Online for Ann Arbor Parks & Rec classes, camps, and programs. TreeTown will be saving trees and money by printing fewer brochures (Fall/Winter 2007-2008 brochures will no longer be mailed to homes) so look for the full-color online version. While you’re on the P&R site be sure to check out the Canoe Liveries ~ Fall is the prettiest time for paddling the Huron.