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Plan Your Financial Future
by monkk
Need help planning your financial future? When you take charge of your financial future with a Money Management course from MSU Extension, you can have more money for the things that make you happiest and save money for life’s storms that come your way. You will learn how to make sound financial decisions, create financial goals, pay down debt and use credit wisely, and create a spending plan to save more.
Dollar Works! Money Management Series is co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley and will be held on Thursdays August 18, 25, September 1, and 8 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center. This course is free and open to all! Pre-register by August 17 by calling 734-822-2006 or 734-222-3943.
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Project Act: Advocacy Education for All
by Sunny29
Throughout the month of July, the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is facilitating a series of workshops offering an opportunity to engage, participate and learn about the First Amendment, civil rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and how they can help you advocate for yourself and others.
The Project Act: Advocacy for All workshop series is open to people of all ages and abilities, and will be held at the Ann Arbor CIL unless otherwise communicated. All sessions will meet from 12:00-4:00pm on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 13th
Monday, July 18th
Wednesday, July 20th
Friday, July 22nd
Wednesday, July 27th
Friday, July 29th
For more information, to RSVP, or to contact CIL with accommodation requests, e-mail advocacy@aacil.org.
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Gun Safety Week
by Sunny29
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the community to participate again in the annual Gun Safety Week during the week of June 20th through 25th, including national “Ask Day” on June 21st. The purpose of the Washtenaw County Gun Safety Week is to educate and raise awareness about issues related to gun safety and encourage responsible gun ownership.
The annual Gun Safety Week Press Conference will be on June 20th at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Sheriff’s Office main entrance, 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI. All of the Law Enforcement agencies in Washtenaw County will send representatives. If you work for a community and/or mental health agency, and would like to be included as a partner, please call Kathy Wyatt at 734.973.4613 to confirm.
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AAATA Expansion Coming in May!
by Beth Manuel
If you haven't heard, this May, AAATA will be expanding services with new routes and improvements-the biggest expansion since 1979!
Download this handy-dandy guide or pick them up at your nearest transit center to see what changes are in store. There will be public meetings about these changes on Tuesday, March 15 at 7pm at the Ypsilanti Township Board Meeting & Wednesday, March 23rd at 10am at the United Way, 2305 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor . More informational meetings will be posted on their site. Won't it will be nice to have a route to our Pittsfield Branch? Oh, the places we'll go!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: 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 September 2016-September 2017 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. Selections will be made from online submissions or submissions by mail. Emailed JPG images or in-person submissions will NOT be considered. The submission deadline is May 15, 2016.
Questions? Call (734) 936-ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@umich.edu.
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Career Services @ CIL
by Sunny29
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is hosting a free career services workshop series. All workshops are held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Ann Arbor CIL unless otherwise noted. There is no charge to attend these classes, but registration is recommended.
April 12th: Job Talk
April 20th- Overcoming You
April 26th- Job Talk
May 4th- Using Social Media and Networking to find a job
May 11th- Resume Review and Job Fair Prep
May 25th- Job Fair
June 7th- Job Talk
June 15th- Developing your Elevator Pitch
June 21st- Job Talk
If you would like more information or need to request accommodations, please email careerservices@aacil.org.
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Log On to Brainfuse!
by Beth Manuel
AADL subscribes to a live online tutoring service called "Help Now" by Brainfuse, also known simply as
"Brainfuse", and is available to anybody accessing it from inside any AADL location, or to cardholders from home or elsewhere.
There are several facets to Brainfuse that not only help with homework & study skills, but skill building and writing support.
Users can log on to Brainfuse to access EXPERT help in a variety of ways: live tutoring any time from 2:00 PM-11:00 PM except on Federal Holidays. Simply choose the grade or age level that suits the user’s needs, be it elementary, middle or high school, ESL or even computers and technology.
SkillSurfer is a learning library that contains thousands of lessons, quizzes, & tests to help users master academic concepts. Check out the STUDY portal and look at FLASHBULB, which is a library full of flashcards & self-tests for a huge array of subjects! Go to the COLLABORATE portal to schedule meetings with friends in their private virtual study rooms. There’s a writing lab where users can upload documents to a teacher and have them edit/critique their work within 24 hours. Brainfuse's "Send a Question" gives users the opportunity to ask a question any time of day and get a written response from one of their tutors within one business day.
Whether you are an English Language Learner, a student of any age or an adult trying to get back into the workforce, Brainfuse may have just the answer to your academic and technical questions.
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Pulp: Arts Around Ann Arbor
by TimG
Where can you find out more about arts & culture in Ann Arbor?
Where can you get updates on music? Visual art? Author and book events? Film & video? Theater & dance?
With AADL's new arts blog, Pulp, you'll find excitement and appreciation for the Ann Arbor area arts & culture scene and all it has to offer. Visit Pulp for previews, thoughts, critiques, reviews, dorky puns, opinions, and observations from professional journalists, community contributors, and, of course, your very own AADL staffers.
Learn about a new art exhibit at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, read a review of a film currently playing in Ann Arbor theaters, and even get a head start on summer plans with a preview of offerings at the Stratford Festival.
Find out more at A2pulp.org!
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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 September 2016-September 2017 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. Selections will be made from online submissions or submissions by mail. Emailed JPG images or in-person submissions will NOT be considered. The submission deadline is May 1, 2016.
Questions? Call (734) 936-ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@umich.edu.
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Safe Medication Disposal Event
by monkk
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy & the Yellow Jugs and Old Drugs Program are presenting the Safe Medication Disposal Event on Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South side of N. University Avenue, next to the Chemistry Building.
You can drive up or walk to the drop-off station to get rid of your expired or unused medicine.
Proper medication disposal for any expired or unused medications prevents dangerous exposure of drugs to the community and environment. Bring any unused medications for proper disposal, and learn more about safe medication disposal practices and locations.
Accepted Items:
Prescription & OTC medications
Medication Samples
Vitamins
Ointments & lotions
Inhalers
Antibiotics
Steroids
Veterinary medicine
Controlled medications
Unaccepted Items:
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Cosmetics, hair care or personal hygiene products
Hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol
Aerosol cans
Blood or infectious waste
Tobacco
For more information please visit www.greatlakescleanwater.org or call (989) 736-8179.