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Call for Entries from Gifts of Art

by monkk

Gifts of Art at the University of Michigan Health System is currently accepting proposals for the 2017/18 exhibition year!

As one of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs nationwide, Gifts of Art brings the world of art & music to the University of Michigan Health System. Nine galleries display over 50 exhibits a year. They include 2-D and 3-D spaces that are viewed by approximately 10,000 people a day. The galleries are some of the most widely visited indoor, non-museum exhibit spaces in the state.

Gifts of Art is seeking both solo exhibits by individual artists and group exhibits by arts organizations. Submissions may be entered here. The submission deadline is May 15, 2017.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Enough artwork to fill an entire gallery
Resume/CV
A description of the exhibit
A minimum of 15 quality JPEG images for solo artists
A minimum of 24 quality JPEG images for group shows
No application fee

Questions? Call (734) 936-ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@umich.edu.

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Youth in Transition to Adulthood

by Sunny29

If you or someone you know has a youth (ages 14-26) with either chronic, long-term illness and/or developmental disabilities, you may be interested in this support group.

Thursday, April 13th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
3941 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor

This particular group of youth who are transitioning to adulthood face many extra challenges in the realms of education, employment, medical coverage and life skills. This month's theme is Employment and Summer Job Hunting Skills! Staff will be on-hand to cover topics such as: where to look for employment, how to fill out an application, interviewing, how to dress for success, work etiquette, disability rights on the job, and more! AADL has many online resources that can be found in our Job Search Toolkit.

Please send your RSVP to Cynthia Barcome at barcomec@ewashtenaw.org or call 734.544.6874

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Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Spring Job Fair

by monkk

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is hosting a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday April 19, 2017 from 10am-2pm. Several companies will be present and looking to fill a variety of positions. Come meet, apply and interview! For more information, or for accommodation requests, please e-mail careerservices@aacil.org or call (734) 971-0277.

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Preschool Registration through the WISD

by Sunny29

Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now open for all preschool programs at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District! Children who attend a high quality program in the year or two before kindergarten are better prepared for school academically, socially, and emotionally.

Be sure to visit the JUMP page for a full schedule of baby playgroups and preschool story times and kid friendly events all year long! These AADL programs are always free and open to anyone.

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Power Outage Warming Centers

by Sunny29

Given the number of residents without power and lows reaching -1* with windchill on Friday, three warming centers will open in Washtenaw County.

The Red Cross will have two overnight centers:

Washtenaw International High School: 510 Emerick St. in Ypsilanti

Bates Elementary School: 2704 Baker Road in Dexter

Lincoln Consolidated Schools will open a daytime and overnight warming center:

Lincoln High School, 7425 Willis Road in Augusta Township

The school is offering bathroom facilities, running water and shower facilities, and meals to residents in need. Aramark is serving a free meal at 6 p.m. Friday. Showers are available at 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday. People must bring their own towels and toiletries. Anyone wishing to sleep at the high school must be there by 10:30 p.m. and leave by 9 a.m. Saturday. The Red Cross is providing cots and blankets. Additional site guidelines for Lincoln are listed here at the schools website.

To learn more about local emergency shelters, contact the Red Cross.

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Crisis Text Line

by monkk

Need someplace to turn during a crisis? Looking for some support during a difficult time? Now you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 741741. You'll be greeted by an automated message and then connected with a crisis counselor who will help you sort through the situation. The service is free but messaging rates apply if you do not have service though Verizon, Sprint, AT&T or T-Mobile. Interested in learning more about how the Crisis Text Line works? Take a look at the TED talk by Founder and CEO Nancy Lublin.

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Symposium: Law Enforcement and Black Americans

by Sunny29

Washtenaw County Public Health along with multiple community partners including the Sheriff’s Office, University of Michigan, and the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, is hosting a Symposium on March 23rd called “Violent Interactions between Law Enforcement and Black Americans: A discussion on the Historical Context, Current Events, Public Health Impact, and the Quest for Solutions.”

-- Thursday, March 23rd--
1420 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
School of Public Health building II, Auditorium

The overarching goal is to have a solution-oriented discussion regarding violent interactions between police and blacks. he intended audience will be Washtenaw County community members, medical students, public health professionals, social scientists, legislators, and law enforcement.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon and a very dynamic speaker from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Williams cared for multiple police officers who were killed and injured from targeted shootings in Dallas, TX, in the summer of 2016.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Stephen Wade, MUP, Health Equity Policy Analyst: wades@ewashtenaw.org or (734) 544-6829.

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Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group

by monkk

Children’s Special Health Care Services and The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living will be co-sponsoring a Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group for youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their parents. This fun and informative group will be meeting during the first week of the month in January, February, June, and August and later in the months of April and September. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 at The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in Conference Room A. The next meeting is on February 2nd and will feature a presentation on financial literacy. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with the number of attendees by noon on Tuesday, January 31st to barcomec@ewashtenaw.org or 734-544-6874.

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GED Preparation Class at Westgate Branch

by monkk

Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education is excited to offer a new GED preparation class at the Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 2pm. Registration is ongoing throughout the semester during class times. To register, bring your social security number, picture ID, and $15 textbook fee. The GED class, practice tests, and GED test are all free of charge. The first day of class will be on Tuesday, January 31. If you have questions or need accommodations, call the adult education office at (734) 997-1250.

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Suicide Prevention and Addiction Program

by monkk

"Suicide Prevention and Addiction" will be presented by Dawn Farm on Tuesday January 31, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium. The prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts among people with alcohol/other drug addictions is alarmingly high. Family, friends and peers as well as helping professionals are often in a position to notice potential suicidal thinking and encourage a person contemplating suicide to obtain help. Educating people on how to recognize signs of suicidal thinking, and how to obtain help for themselves or others may change the outcome for a person considering suicide and can save lives. This program will raise awareness of the signs of suicidal thinking, and describe ways to offer support and obtain help for people who may be contemplating suicide. Participants will learn how to recognize suicidal thinking, reach out and offer support to others contemplating suicide, obtain help when suicidal thoughts are present, and access local and national suicide prevention and intervention resources.

The program will be presented by Raymond Dalton, MA, CAADC. Mr. Dalton is the Program Coordinator for Dawn Farm Outpatient, Community Corrections and Youth and Family Services. Prior to working for Dawn Farm he recruited, trained and supervised volunteer counselors to answer the suicide prevention hotline for the state of Kansas.

This program is free and open to all. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend. The program provides 1.5 hours of free CE for addiction professionals (approved by MCBAP and NAADAC.) A certificate to document attendance can be provided. Registration is not required.

For more information please call 734/485-8725 or email info@dawnfarm.org.