Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Sunday April 9, 2017: 3:00pm to
4:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grade 6-Adult
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Saturday March 11, 2017: 10:00am to
11:00am
Westgate Branch: West Side Room
Grade 6-Adult
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Home Maintenance Workshops
by Sunny29
New Year, New ... House? If you're looking to fix up a few things around the home, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley will be offering free Home Repair Workshops through 2017! These monthly sessions will teach you how to repair drywall, how to choose and use the right caulk, and help you decide when it's time to call in the professionals. Once you feel comfortable with your skills, don't forget about the wealth of home repair resources at AADL!
Workshops will be offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley building located at: 170 Aprill Dr, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. The first session meets on Tuesday, January 17th.
To register or learn more, contact Gaby Kuschmann by phone, 734-822-2006, or email, gaby@h4h.org.
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ESL Personal Tutoring Available!
by Beth Manuel
Washtenaw Literacy has announced that they are offering an ESL Personal Tutoring option. With this service, an ESL tutor will meet with 3-4 learners every week to work on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learners will decide together when & where to meet and will do so as a cluster for 6 months to work on the groups' goals.Tutoring is free and confidential.
If you are interested in Personal Tutoring, please email Alison (austin@washtenawliteracy.org) or call 734-879-1320 to register for a Learner Orientation.
Learner Orientation is the first step in Personal Tutoring. The learner will meet with a staff member to learn about Personal Tutoring. They will talk about the learner's goals and interests. Participants will need to provide contact information. Washtenaw Literacy will assess the learner's English level. The Learner Orientation lasts approximately 90 minutes. This is a great opportunity for English language learners from age 16-adult to get more consistent help to learn and better understand English.
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Safe and Effective Management of Pain & Addiction
by Beth Manuel
The Institute of Medicine estimates that around a 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain, & it’s estimated that about 10% of our population has or has had a substance use disorder. People with pain deserve relief and there are many strategies for both acute and chronic pain management that are safe and effective for people at risk of or in recovery from substance use disorders.
You’re invited to learn about Safe and Effective Management of Pain and Addiction on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the SJMH Education Center. Learn from local addictionologists and pain management specialists Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D., FACOG, FASAM, ABAM; and Dr. Mark A. Weiner, MD, about various methods of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management; their relative risks and benefits, and describe creative approaches to effective pain relief for people in recovery from substance use disorders. To learn more about the Dawn Farm Education Series, click here.
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Calling All Creatives!! 24 Hour TEEN Film Competition
by Sunny29
If you're familiar with the 24 or 48 hour film challenges, this is for you!
The Neutral Zone is holding their own 24-hour film competition for teens this January. This event is done in collaboration with YPSI24, CTN and Arbor Day Films. Registration for the teen 24-Hour Film Competition is an online process where entrants sign up to participate (with parental permission) and agree to the official rules. Registration is FREE and open through January 27, 2017.
DETAILS:
The competition kick-off will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Registered filmmakers can check in at the Neutral Zone, located at 310 E. Washington Street in Ann Arbor. All participants must have a Consent form signed by a parent or guardian if they are under 18 years of age, before they will be permitted to participate. This will be provided on the Neutral Zone website & copies will be provided during the Check-in Event. Click here for more registration details.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. (NOTE: The official 24-hour production time frame is from 10 a.m. 01/28/17 to 10 a.m. Sunday 01/29/17).
- Filmmakers need to submit their completed film on the USB drive, provided to them at the kick-off event.
- When submitting your film, be sure there is only ONE file on the USB drive and that the file includes the name of the film and the last name of the person who registered the team. (e.g. myfilm_filmmakerslastname.MP4 or .MOV)
SCREENING: A screening of the top 10 films will be held at the Neutral Zone on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 5 – 7 p.m. The films will be screened as part of the Neutral Zone’s DIY Hack Event, which will include a special screening of filmmaker Rik Cordero’s Session Error. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. and the grand prize will be awarded.
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February Warming Centers & Temporary Weather Havens 2017
by Sunny29
The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has released the following information about Warming Centers. Daytime Warming Centers rotate on a monthly basis. The Day Warming Shelter will continue until April 3rd. The full schedule along with a link to Temporary Weather Havens may be found here. Listed below are the sites for January and February:
--January 2017--
St. Mary's Student Parish (9:00am - 4:30pm)
331 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-0557
--February 2017--
First Congregational Church (8:30am - 4:00pm)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY ONLY
608 E William Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 662-1679
First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor (8:30am - 4:30pm)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY
517 E Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-9376
The Delonis Center offers an overnight warming center for those experiencing homelessness. The center is open 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 8:30am - 7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday. For access to the Warming Center, each client must call Housing Access of Washtenaw County at 734-961-1999 and obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. The Night Winter Programs will continue through April 2nd 2017.
If you have any questions please e-mail Ellen at schule@ewashtenaw.org
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Holiday Toy and Food Distribution
by Sunny29
Do you know a family that could use some help this holiday season? They may be eligible to participate in Peace Neighborhood Center's Holiday Toy and Food Distribution! From Thursday, December 1st through Thursday, December 8th, families can call in between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri to register. Households do need to qualify, and priority assistance will be given in this order: families who are registered in Peace Neighborhood Center programs; families who have never been helped by the PNC Holiday Program; families who did not receive assistance in 2015; families who reside in Ann Arbor; all other families (who reside in Washtenaw County).
If you have questions or would like to register, please call Peace Neighborhood Center at: 734-662-3564
For anyone looking to save some money and give a thoughtful, hand-made gift, be sure to check out our many upcoming craft programs!
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Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights TEEN GROUP
by Beth Manuel
Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights, or WICIR has long been a champion for our immigrant community by providing advocacy, information and legal assistance. Recently this group has created a safe space for immigrant youth & allies. Meetings take place at Corner Health every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Upcoming meetings are December 12, and January 9, 2017. Contact Frania Mendoza for more information: 734-273-9109 or WICIR.YOUTH@gmail.com.
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Home Repair and Energy Efficiency Programs
by Sunny29
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has a limited number of openings in two programs for qualified homeowners in Washtenaw County. Both programs serve owner-occupied, detached, single-family households up to 80% AMI (area median income). Mobile homes, condominiums and rentals are not eligible.
- Furnace Replacement Program:
Homeowners whose furnaces are 80% efficient or less may qualify for a new furnace. Following enrollment in the program, Habitat will have an approved HVAC contractor schedule an initial visit to verify that your furnace is eligible for replacement. At this time, the contractor will also inspect your water heater, take measurements and note any out-of-the-ordinary circumstances that might affect the replacement. If your furnace or water heater matches the replacement criteria, you’ll meet with a Habitat representative to provide documentation and complete paperwork for the replacement. Must have DTE for gas and electric. Please contact furnace@h4h.org with any questions or for more information.
- Critical Home Repairs for Veterans:
**5-6 REMAINING SPOTS OPEN FOR THIS PROGRAM**
Households in which a Veteran resides may be eligible for up to $15,000 of repairs, focusing on health and safety, structural improvements, energy efficiency, and accessibility improvements. Do not need to have DTE for utility service, but must be able to provide proof of ownership of home and be current with mortgage, home-owners insurance and property taxes. Please contact ruth@h4h.org with any questions or for more information.
A number of Tools are available to check the efficiency of your home, including a thermal leak detector, and this energy meter.