Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home, is coming to Ann Arbor

Thu, 01/15/2015 - 9:06am by eapearce

Hugely popular graphic novelist Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama, and many other graphic novels, will be coming to the Michigan Theater on January 22, 2015. Bechdel's work intertwines political and personal spheres. She uses stories of her father's life before gay rights and her mother's life prior to the women's rights movement to portray intimate images of oppression. In Fun Home, her most popular work, Bechdel shares her personal tales of coming-of-age and coming out in the 1950s and 1960s, under the shadow of her parents' unhappy marriage and nation-wide homophobia.

Bechdel's talk at the Michigan Theater will begin at 5:10pm. The event is free and open to the public. You can read more about Bechdel and the event itself here.

Building Blocks for Local Food Entrepreneurs

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 2:17pm by Beth Manuel

Ypsilanti's Spark East, Growing Hope, "Think Local First" and Whole Foods are teaming up to host a series of Building Blocks workshops to help local food entrepreneurs grow their small businesses. Each workshop will have a panel of local experts on the topic. The 3rd session of the series continues Monday, January 12, at 7:00 PM, where they'll be hearing from local agencies about the resources they have to offer start up businesses.

For planning purposes, and to find out more about the series, the hosts are asking that you register ahead by clicking here.

Ann Arbor Elections: Exploring Options

Tuesday April 14, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Ann Arbor Elections: What Works? What Doesn’t?

Tuesday March 3, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

The ABC's of Washtenaw Literacy

Mon, 12/08/2014 - 12:48pm by Beth Manuel

A great way to boost your resume AND help to increase the self-esteem of community members is to volunteer for Washtenaw Literacy.
When adults improve their literacy skills they become more productive employees, more engaged parents, and more responsible health care consumers. It is a tool that leads to lowered dependence on supportive social services. The opportunity to teach adults who are ready to learn is one we can't afford to miss!

Here's one last date for the year to learn more about volunteering for Washtenaw Literacy. You must register by emailing info@washtenawliteracy.org or by clicking here.

Thursday, December 11th 7:00-8:00 PM
Ann Arbor District Library - Traverwood Branch
3333 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Sustainable Landscaping with Landscaping Expert Drew Lathin

Tuesday March 24, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Educating Community Members About Health Insurance Options

Monday January 26, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room

Home Energy Conservation

Wednesday February 4, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room

November Holiday Markets

Fri, 10/31/2014 - 3:42pm by annevm

Mark your calendars and plan to take in a holiday market during the month of November. Here are a few to consider:
The Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Holiday Sale is Saturday Nov. 8 from 10am - 4 pm., in WCC Morris Lawrence Buillding., 4800 E. Huron River Dr.
The Holiday Art Fair of the Guild of Artists & Artisans is Saturday, November 15, 10am - 6pm and Sunday, November 16, 11am - 5 pm, in the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center.
The Sunday Artisan Market Holiday Open House is Sunday, November 16, from 11am - 4pm in Kerrytown Shops on Detroit St.

Provide feedback on plans for an Allen Creek trail!

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 4:29pm by mariah

All Ann Arbor residents are invited to share their opinions on the trail, which will provide green space and help reduce flooding in Ann Arbor. This short survey has been designed to capture ideas and feedback.

Looking for more information on the trail? See last week's MLive article, and take a look at a map of the trail.