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Thrift and resale shops are a great option whether you’re hunting for a bargain, aiming for sustainability, or a bit of both. By choosing to shop secondhand, you’re not only keeping high-quality items out of landfills but also discovering unique pieces that “big box” stores simply can’t match. Thrifting in Ann Arbor is more than […]
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The Ann Arbor PTO Council has launched a fundraiser to bridge the gap in PTO funding between schools. They are asking for a $30 donation from families and community members that are able to donate. PTO Funds are used to support field trips, enrichment programs, classroom resources, and more in schools. You can donate to
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There are typically 3 Ann Arbor Turkey Trots from mid-November through Thanksgiving. Turkey trots are a great way to work off some calories before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast! Run off those calories then indulge in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie! Join a family friendly Turkey Trot Thanksgiving 2025 and start a new family
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Wondering what to do with your excess Halloween Candy and Jack o Lanterns now that Halloween is over? We’ve got details on Candy Buyback Near Ann Arbor, Candy Wrapper Recycling, and Pumpkin Donation near us. Halloween Candy Buy Back 2025 near Ann Arbor We will update for 2025 in late October since that is when
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At the end of the school year, most of the Ann Arbor elementary schools hold an all-school social event that is typically a fundraiser. Most schools call the event an Ice Cream Social, but there is the Wines ROAR, Allen Country Fair, and other names at each school. If your child will be starting Kindergarten
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Each year Dairy Queen Free Cone Day is typically on the first day of spring. On Free Cone Day at DQ, each customer gets a free small vanilla cone. Donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® are encouraged. Typically the local Ann Arbor Dairy Queen locations will upgrade your free cone to a dipped cone for
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Bookstock is Metro Detroit’s largest non-profit used book and media sale. It is held at Livonia’s Laurel Park Place which is a convenient drive from Ann Arbor. Proceeds from the sale benefit charitable literacy and education projects in metro Detroit.
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Disclosure: I am also a Girl Scout Product Program volunteer. It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season again. Girl Scout Cookies are the biggest Girl-Led Business. Through the program, the girls are learning important life skills as well as earning money for their troop. Ann Arbor area troops pick up their initial orders next week. Cookie Booths
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Today is Giving Tuesday, with the COVID-19 pandemic in its second year many of our local non-profits need our support. Non-profits that provide assistance to families are helping more families than ever. Non-profits that provide programming for our families have had to cancel most of their revenue generating programs, run them at lower capacity, or
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During the school year, many children receive food through free and discounted school breakfast and lunch programs. However, over the summer there is less of a safety net for these families. The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor’s Fight Summer Hunger Food and Fund Drive runs March 5-16. Their goal is to provide 80000 meals throughout
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